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Interpersonal expectations for marijuana behavior
The International Journal of the Addictions
|February 1, 1977
Summary
Marijuana use expectations vary by user status and attitude. Current users anticipate social benefits, while former users and nonusers foresee social and personal impairment from marijuana use.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Understanding interpersonal expectations surrounding marijuana use is crucial for addressing social perceptions.
- Previous research has explored marijuana's effects, but interpersonal expectations require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate interpersonal expectations regarding marijuana behavior among users and nonusers.
- To identify key variables influencing these expectations.
Main Methods:
- Open-ended questions were used to gather data on how marijuana use/nonuse affects relationships.
- Responses were categorized (22 categories) and cross-tabulated with behavioral, social, experiential, and attitudinal variables.
Main Results:
- Frequency of marijuana use and favorability of drug attitudes significantly influence interpersonal expectations.
- Current users primarily expect social improvement from marijuana use, with few expectations for nonuse.
- Former users and nonusers with unfavorable attitudes anticipate social/personal impairment from use and rejection for nonuse.
Conclusions:
- Interpersonal expectations for marijuana behavior are complex and depend on individual usage patterns and attitudes.
- Findings highlight differing perceptions of social and personal consequences associated with marijuana use and nonuse.