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Human values and marijuana use.

B R Carlson1, W H Edwards

  • 1Department of Physicial Education, San Diego State University, CA 92182.

The International Journal of the Addictions
|December 1, 1990
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Human values differ between marijuana users and nonusers. Marijuana users prioritize personal values, while nonusers focus on social values, suggesting a potential predisposition toward substance experimentation.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Substance Use Research

Background:

  • Human values significantly influence behavior and decision-making.
  • Understanding value systems can provide insights into substance use patterns.
  • Previous research suggests a link between personality traits and marijuana consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between prioritized human values and marijuana use.
  • To differentiate value orientations between individuals who use marijuana and those who do not.
  • To explore potential value-based predispositions toward substance experimentation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized discriminant analyses to compare value rankings between marijuana users and nonusers.
  • Collected data on prioritized personal and social values.

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  • Analyzed existing research on values and substance use.

    • Main Results:

    • Discriminant analyses revealed significant differences in value prioritization.
    • Marijuana users placed higher importance on personal values.
    • Nonusers demonstrated a greater emphasis on social values.

    Conclusions:

    • A distinct value orientation exists between marijuana users and nonusers.
    • Personal values may be more salient for individuals engaging in marijuana use.
    • Social values appear more influential for nonusers.
    • Findings suggest a potential value-based predisposition toward substance experimentation and use.