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121520  |
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Title: |
Personality Characteristics of Adolescent Marijuana Users |
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Journal: |
Adolescence Volume:24 Issue:96 Dated:(Winter 1989) Pages:965-976 |
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Author(s): |
J E Mayer; J D Ligman |
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Date Published: |
1989 |
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Annotation: |
A group of high school students from middle- to upper-middle-class background was studied to investigate the relationship between marijuana use, marijuana misuse, and personality. |
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Abstract: |
The California Personality Inventory and a version of the Adolescent Alcohol Involvement Scale (adapted for the assessment of marijuana involvement) were the primary instruments used. Analysis of variance and regression analysis were performed on the data. Results indicated a relationship between the personality characteristics of adolescents who are involved in marijuana use and misuse and adolescents who are not; there are discernible differences in the personalities of the adolescents who are involved with marijuana. The intervention and prevention implications of these results are discussed. (Author abstract) |
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Main Term(s): |
Juvenile drug use |
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Index Term(s): |
Juvenile personality characteristics; Marijuana |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
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Sale Source: |
National Institute of Justice/ NCJRS paper reproduction Box 6000, Dept F Rockville, MD 20849 United States of America
NCJRS Photocopy Services Box 6000 Rockville, MD 20849-6000 United States of America |
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Page Count: |
12 |
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Format: |
Article |
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Type: |
Research (Applied/Empirical) |
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Language: |
English |
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Country: |
United States of America |
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To cite this abstract, use the following link: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=121520 |
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