Historique
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Economic perceptions and exceptations of out-of-treatment drug users
(Perceptions économiques et attentes dusagers de drogues sans traitement)
Auteur(s) :
MONTOYA, I. D. ;
ATKINSON, J. S.
Année
1996
Page(s) :
299-311
Langue(s) :
Français
Refs biblio. :
15
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Note générale :
American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 1996, 22, (3), 299-311
Note de contenu :
fig.
Résumé :
FRANÇAIS :
Un index des perceptions économiques (EPI) a été développé et administré à 261 usagers de drogue sans traitement, à Houston, Texas. Les résultats suggèrent que les perceptions générales des toxicomanes de léconomie sont basées sur leur propre situation et quil existe une relation entre vue pessimiste de léconomie et usage de drogues. Ils montrent aussi que le manque dinfrastructure municipale peut poser plus de barrières à la recherche demploi que les capacités à chercher du travail des toxicomanes.
ENGLISH :
The effect on mainstream behavior of current economic conditions and expectations for the future is frequently the subject of public opinion polls. However, economic perceptions may also influence the behaviors of those in 'hidden' populations, such as drug users. An Economic Perceptions Index (EPI) was developed and administered to 261 out-of-treatment drug users in Houston, Texas. Results suggest that drug users' general perceptions of the economy are based on their own economic situation, and that there is a relation between a pessimistic view of the economy and drug use. They also suggest that lack of municipal infrastructure may pose more of a barrier to users' seeking employment than job search skills. (From the author' s abstract)
Un index des perceptions économiques (EPI) a été développé et administré à 261 usagers de drogue sans traitement, à Houston, Texas. Les résultats suggèrent que les perceptions générales des toxicomanes de léconomie sont basées sur leur propre situation et quil existe une relation entre vue pessimiste de léconomie et usage de drogues. Ils montrent aussi que le manque dinfrastructure municipale peut poser plus de barrières à la recherche demploi que les capacités à chercher du travail des toxicomanes.
ENGLISH :
The effect on mainstream behavior of current economic conditions and expectations for the future is frequently the subject of public opinion polls. However, economic perceptions may also influence the behaviors of those in 'hidden' populations, such as drug users. An Economic Perceptions Index (EPI) was developed and administered to 261 out-of-treatment drug users in Houston, Texas. Results suggest that drug users' general perceptions of the economy are based on their own economic situation, and that there is a relation between a pessimistic view of the economy and drug use. They also suggest that lack of municipal infrastructure may pose more of a barrier to users' seeking employment than job search skills. (From the author' s abstract)
Affiliation :
Affiliated Syst. Corporation, 3104 Edloe, Suite 330, Houston, Texas 77027-6022
Etats-Unis. United States.
Etats-Unis. United States.