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A social-learning approach to student marijuana use.

P A Krakowiak, H J Cross

    The International Journal of the Addictions
    |August 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Social learning theory explains college student marijuana use. Factors like pleasant experiences, minimal perceived sanctions, and beliefs about marijuana

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Criminology

    Background:

    • Marijuana use is prevalent among college students.
    • Understanding the predictors of marijuana use is crucial for prevention and intervention efforts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the predictive power of social and psychological variables on marijuana use.
    • To test the applicability of social learning theory to marijuana use.

    Main Methods:

    • A battery of questionnaires was administered to 372 college students.
    • Assessed social variables: social support, perceived sanctions, availability, family models.
    • Assessed psychological variables: locus of control, guilt, personal meanings, functions for use, belief in consequences, goal attainment.

    Main Results:

    • Results support a social learning theory interpretation of marijuana use.
    • Marijuana users reported pleasant experiences and minimal perceived sanctions.
    • Users believed marijuana was not harmful, correlating positively with use.
    • Six predictor variables showed a strong positive correlation (+.76) with marijuana use.

    Conclusions:

    • Social learning theory provides a robust framework for understanding college student marijuana use.
    • Perceptions of low risk and positive reinforcement are key drivers of use.
    • Interventions should address social and psychological factors influencing marijuana consumption.

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