Mundt et al. (2012) Effect of Alcohol Use Among Friends (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Mundt et al. study year
Mundt et al. study year
2012
Peer selection (Mundt)
Peer selection (Mundt)
Adolescents select friends with similar alcohol use patterns
Peer influence (Mundt)
Peer influence (Mundt)
Adolescents adjust drinking to match friends' behaviour
Mundt Wave 1 sample size
Mundt Wave 1 sample size
2,563 students aged 13-18
Mundt sampling method
Mundt sampling method
Stratified sampling
Type of data used (Mundt)
Type of data used (Mundt)
Secondary data from existing research project
Mundt study design
Mundt study design
Longitudinal (two waves, 12 months apart)
Main finding: selection vs influence
Main finding: selection vs influence
Selection major factor; friends had limited influence
Weakness: data collection method
Weakness: data collection method
Reliance on self-reported alcohol use
Weakness: study design type
Weakness: study design type
Correlational - cannot determine causation