Substance Use Behaviors among College Students in the Food Service Industry
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| Title: | Substance Use Behaviors among College Students in the Food Service Industry |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Margaret Caruso (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(8):2520-2527. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Food Service, Undergraduate Students, Employment Level, Substance Abuse, Coping, Drinking, Drug Abuse, Predictor Variables, Marijuana, At Risk Persons, Mental Health, Stress Management, Student Behavior |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Positive and Negative Affect Schedule |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2119396 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: | Objective: Food service employment is associated with substance use, risk of substance use disorders and various negative consequences. Previous research has not examined the substance use patterns of students employed in food service positions. Method: During Fall of 2018, 276 undergraduates completed an anonymous online survey regarding current employment status and substance use. Results: Compared to students employed in other positions, students in food service positions reported higher levels of drinking to cope with negative affect, negative urgency, workplace substance use, marijuana use, marijuana-related problems, and motives. Food service employment was also a significant predictor of marijuana use and related consequences. Conclusions: Students in food service positions, relative to other employment positions, report elevated substance use behavior, risk factors, and negative consequences. Food service employment also contributed variance to models accounting for marijuana use and related consequences. Prevention and intervention strategies should be investigated to mitigate risk for this population. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1448273 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: Food service employment is associated with substance use, risk of substance use disorders and various negative consequences. Previous research has not examined the substance use patterns of students employed in food service positions. Method: During Fall of 2018, 276 undergraduates completed an anonymous online survey regarding current employment status and substance use. Results: Compared to students employed in other positions, students in food service positions reported higher levels of drinking to cope with negative affect, negative urgency, workplace substance use, marijuana use, marijuana-related problems, and motives. Food service employment was also a significant predictor of marijuana use and related consequences. Conclusions: Students in food service positions, relative to other employment positions, report elevated substance use behavior, risk factors, and negative consequences. Food service employment also contributed variance to models accounting for marijuana use and related consequences. Prevention and intervention strategies should be investigated to mitigate risk for this population. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2119396 |
