Christoffersen, Mogens Nygaard and Soothill, Keith and Francis, Brian (2008) Risk factors for a first-time drink-driving conviction among young men:a birth cohort study of all men born in Denmark in 1966. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 34 (4). 415 - 425. ISSN 0740-5472
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Using a complete birth cohort of all young men born in 1966 in Denmark (N = 43,403), the prevalence of a first-time drink-driving conviction among young men is estimated. More than 7% of the total male birth cohort was so convicted before the age of 27 years. In an examination of risk factors for a first-time drink-driving conviction, young adults coming from potentially vulnerable groups have an increased risk. Earlier criminal convictions of various types were also significant predictors of drink driving. Situational pressures also play a part and are controlled for, with the risk of a drink-driving conviction increased substantially in rural areas compared to metropolitan areas. The study concludes that disadvantages during adolescence, including parental substance abuse, having a teenage mother, and domestic violence, are associated with a first-time drink-driving conviction.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Driving under the influence ; Drink driving ; Conviction ; Childhood factors ; Risk factors ; Life course |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HA Statistics |
| Departments: | Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences > Applied Social Science Faculty of Science and Technology > Mathematics and Statistics |
| ID Code: | 28021 |
| Deposited By: | Prof Brian Francis |
| Deposited On: | 02 Nov 2009 11:17 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2012 16:43 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/28021 |
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