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Marijuana: its meaning to a high school population.

M L LaDriere, R E Odell, E Pesys

    The Journal of Psychology
    |November 11, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explored marijuana perceptions in high school students. Findings show usage linked to pleasure, while non-usage relates to health concerns and situational factors, independent of demographics.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Understanding perceptions of marijuana is crucial for public health initiatives.
    • Adolescent drug use motivation is influenced by various psychosocial factors.
    • Previous research indicated similarities in marijuana perceptions between high school and college students.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the semantic meaning of marijuana among high school students.
    • To compare user and non-user perceptions of marijuana.
    • To examine the influence of demographic variables and adolescent-specific motivations on marijuana perception.

    Main Methods:

    • A semantic differential rating scale and a questionnaire were employed.
    • 100 high school students (50 users, 50 nonusers) participated.
    • Data analysis compared responses based on usage status and demographic factors.

    Main Results:

    • Marijuana use was primarily associated with the pleasure derived from the high.
    • Abstinence from marijuana was linked to perceived health risks and practical considerations.
    • Demographic factors (age, education, sex) did not significantly influence drug use motivation.
    • Adolescent-specific motivational factors (independence, social acceptance, adventure) did not explain the observed patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Marijuana perception among high school students is predominantly driven by the immediate pleasure of the high versus perceived risks.
    • Demographic variables and common adolescent psychosocial dynamics are not primary drivers of marijuana use motivation in this sample.
    • Findings align with previous research, suggesting a consistent understanding of marijuana across different student populations.

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