The health risk behaviours and social connectedness of adolescents in immigrant families: Evidence from Australia

Brandon, Peter

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The health risk behaviours and social connectedness of adolescents in immigrant families: Evidence from Australia

Date

2008

Authors

Brandon, Peter

Publisher

Blackwell Publishing Ltd

Abstract

Using data from Australia, health behavior outcomes and the social connectedness of adolescents in immigrant families are contrasted with the outcomes of adolescents in non-immigrant families. Findings suggest that first and second generation adolescents