Marijuana tolerance at UOP.
Poster Number
17
Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Artist Statement
Utilizing Borgardus' Social Distance Scale in a unique manner, this study measures the "social distance" of tolerance concerning marijuana usage on the UOP campus. In our study we attempted to examine how University of the Pacific students felt about the use of marijuana and to identify the social characteristics of those who were the most tolerant. We focused on a comparison of students who live on and off campus, as the 2001 New Hampshire Higher Education Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Survey found that students who lived off campus used significantly more tobacco, alcohol and marijuana. We also asked participants in our survey for various other demographic criteria which we hope can be used in further research of drug tolerance. In general, the results of this study indicated that off campus students have a higher tolerance of drug usage than do those who reside in campus dorms, apartments or Greek housing.
Location
Pacific Geosciences Center
Start Date
26-4-2003 9:00 AM
End Date
26-4-2003 5:00 PM
Marijuana tolerance at UOP.
Pacific Geosciences Center
Utilizing Borgardus' Social Distance Scale in a unique manner, this study measures the "social distance" of tolerance concerning marijuana usage on the UOP campus. In our study we attempted to examine how University of the Pacific students felt about the use of marijuana and to identify the social characteristics of those who were the most tolerant. We focused on a comparison of students who live on and off campus, as the 2001 New Hampshire Higher Education Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Survey found that students who lived off campus used significantly more tobacco, alcohol and marijuana. We also asked participants in our survey for various other demographic criteria which we hope can be used in further research of drug tolerance. In general, the results of this study indicated that off campus students have a higher tolerance of drug usage than do those who reside in campus dorms, apartments or Greek housing.