Title
Characteristics associated with marijuana use in Latinx college students
Publication Date
1-1-2020
Publication Name
Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse
Document Type
Article
DOI
10.1080/15332640.2020.1808872
Abstract
© 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. While marijuana use rates are significantly high within college students, less is known about use patterns and correlates in Latinx groups. This study assessed the relationships between ever use and frequency of use of marijuana, polysubstance use, expectancies, motives, and mental illness symptoms among Latinx college students (n = 345). Results indicated more frequent marijuana use was positively associated with: enjoyment, celebration, social anxiety, low risk, sleep and availability and was negatively associated with: experimentation, boredom, altered perception, and anxiety. Other dual use with tobacco expectancies were also observed. These constructs should be explored prospectively and inform prevention and intervention efforts.