Variables psicológicas y consumo de cannabis en estudiantes universitarios
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2016-06-10
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Jaén: Universidad de Jaén
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El consumo y abuso de sustancias ilegales, como el cannabis, constituye una práctica habitual entre la juventud de nuestro país, siendo numerosos los factores que determinan las diferencias individuales en relación con la adicción a esta droga de abuso. El objetivo del presente Trabajo de Fin de Grado fue analizar la relación entre consumo de cannabis, razones para el consumo, estados emocionales/afectivos, y rasgos de personalidad en estudiantes de la Universidad de Jaén. Participaron en el estudio 190 alumnos de tercero del Grado de Psicología, quienes respondieron a un cuestionario elaborado ad hoc que recogió información sociodemográfica y datos sobre hábitos y razones para el consumo de cannabis y otras drogas. Asimismo, se administraron Escalas para evaluar depresión, ansiedad rasgo/estado e impulsividad/búsqueda de sensaciones. Los resultados mostraron diferencias sociodemográficas relevantes entre el grupo de no consumidores y el de consumidores, cuyas razones más frecuentemente esgrimidas para consumir la droga fueron la diversión y la curiosidad. También aparecieron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre ambos grupos en el factor de búsqueda de sensaciones, incluido en la evaluación del rasgo de impulsividad. Los resultados se discuten en relación con estudios previos y en el marco de variables de personalidad que aumentan el riesgo de desarrollar un trastorno por consumo de sustancias.
The use and abuse of illegal drugs such as cannabis is frequent in young Spaniards. Several factors have been proposed as determinants for individual differences in cannabis abuse and dependence. The present study investigates the relationship between cannabis use, reasons to consume, emotional/affective states, and personality traits in university students. 190 students of Psychology (third course) answered an ad hoc survey that included demographic questions, and cannabis consumption habits and reasons. In addition, several questionnaires were administered to assess depression, anxiety (state and trait) and impulsivity (including 2 sensation seeking). Interesting demographic differences were found between cannabis users and controls. Curiosity and entertainment were the more frequent reasons to consume. Statistical analyses revealed that cannabis users group showed higher scores in sensation seeking compared to control group. Present data are discussed with respect to previous studies and in the context the importance of personality variables as risk factors to develop a substance use disorder.
The use and abuse of illegal drugs such as cannabis is frequent in young Spaniards. Several factors have been proposed as determinants for individual differences in cannabis abuse and dependence. The present study investigates the relationship between cannabis use, reasons to consume, emotional/affective states, and personality traits in university students. 190 students of Psychology (third course) answered an ad hoc survey that included demographic questions, and cannabis consumption habits and reasons. In addition, several questionnaires were administered to assess depression, anxiety (state and trait) and impulsivity (including 2 sensation seeking). Interesting demographic differences were found between cannabis users and controls. Curiosity and entertainment were the more frequent reasons to consume. Statistical analyses revealed that cannabis users group showed higher scores in sensation seeking compared to control group. Present data are discussed with respect to previous studies and in the context the importance of personality variables as risk factors to develop a substance use disorder.