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Association between risk propensity and substance use: A multilevel meta-analysis.
Chia-Wen Wang1, Joey Elizabeth Yeo1, Yiyun Shou2
1Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore; Lloyd's Register Foundation Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
|March 14, 2025
Summary
Risk propensity, the tendency to take risks, is positively linked to substance use, including tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Early detection and intervention for high-risk individuals are recommended.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Substance use disorders are a major global health issue.
- Risk propensity is a known influencing factor in substance use behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively synthesize studies on the association between risk propensity and substance use.
- To identify moderators influencing the risk propensity-substance use relationship.
Main Methods:
- Multilevel meta-analysis of 148 studies.
- Inclusion of 323 effect sizes and 186 independent samples.
Main Results:
- A significant positive association was found between risk propensity and overall substance use (r=0.116).
- Risk propensity correlated positively with tobacco (r=0.092), alcohol (r=0.114), and drug use (r=0.115).
- Moderator analyses indicated that assessment methods for risk propensity and sample age influenced the association.
Conclusions:
- Risk propensity plays a crucial role in the initiation of substance use.
- Interventions should consider early detection and targeted support for individuals with high risk propensity.
- Preventative strategies can benefit from addressing risk-taking tendencies in young people.
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