ERIC Number: EJ1011144
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Feb
Pages: 11
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An Examination of Prescription Stimulant Misuse and Psychological Variables among Sorority and Fraternity College Populations
Dussault, Crystal L.; Weyandt, Lisa L.
Journal of Attention Disorders, v17 n2 p87-97 Feb 2013
Objective: The objective of this study was to examine nonmedical stimulant use among fraternity/sorority members and nonmembers and whether psychological variables (e.g., internal restlessness, depression, anxiety, and stress) were related to nonmedical stimulant use. Method: The sample consisted of 1,033 undergraduate students from five universities located in the northeastern, southeastern, northwestern, southwestern, and midwestern regions of the United States. Results: The findings revealed that fraternity and sorority members reported a higher rate of nonmedical stimulant use than nonmembers. In addition, regression analyses revealed that higher ratings of anxiety, stress, internal impulsivity, and internal restlessness significantly predicted nonmedical stimulant use. Conclusion: Current findings support further examination of nonmedical stimulant use among other college student subpopulations (i.e., athletic teams, honor societies, residence halls). In addition, there is a strong need to develop research-based intervention and preventive measures that target college populations identified as being at risk for nonmedical stimulant use. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Stimulants, Drug Abuse, Sororities, Fraternities, Undergraduate Students, Anxiety, Conceptual Tempo, Depression (Psychology), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Multivariate Analysis, Multiple Regression Analysis, Incidence
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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