Functions of marijuana use in college students
Citation:
Bates, J. K., Accordino, M. P., Hewes, R. L. (2010). Functions of marijuana use in college students. Journal of College Student Development, 51(6), 637-648.
Abstract:
Hierarchical regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis that specific functional factors of marijuana use would predict past 30-day marijuana use in 425 college students more precisely than demographic variables alone. This hypothesis was confirmed. Functional factors of personal/physical enhancement as well as activity enhancement were significant predictors of 30-day marijuana use. Furthermore, this model explained over half of the variance of students' monthly marijuana use. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.