Differentiation of Psychoactive Drug Users and Non-Users and Prediction of Their Using Intention.

Tzeng, Oliver C. S.; Skafidas, Thomas

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Publication Date: 1975

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Differentiation of Psychoactive Drug Users and Non-Users and Prediction of Their Using Intention

Tzeng, Oliver C. S.; Skafidas, Thomas

Journal of Drug Education, 5, 3, 261-273, F 75

Thirteen Semantic Differential bipolar variables representing various socio-cultural correlates and personality factors of psychoactive drug users as well as non-users were measured from a group of 80 college students and 20 adults. Drug users (n=44) within the last six months differed significantly from non-users in their intention of taking psychoactive drugs if provided. (Author)

Descriptors: College Students, Drug Abuse, Individual Development, Knowledge Level, Measurement Techniques, Research Projects, Semantic Differential, Student Attitudes, Values, Young Adults

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