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Motives for Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants in Community College Students

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Title: Motives for Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants in Community College Students
Language: English
Authors: Hannah G. Mitchell, Shelby A. King, Meredith K. Ginley, Kelly N. Foster, Nicholas E. Hagemeier, Rajkumar J. Sevak (ORCID 0000-0003-4354-5054)
Source: Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(9):3556-3563.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Two Year Colleges
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Stimulants, Student Motivation, Gender Differences, Community College Students, Student Characteristics, Rural Urban Differences, Age Differences, Health Behavior
DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2023.2180997
ISSN: 0744-8481
1940-3208
Abstract: Objective: The present study identified common motives for nonmedical use of prescription stimulants (NMUS) among community college (CC) students and examined behavioral and demographic correlates of certain motives. Participants: The survey was completed by 3,113 CC students (72.4% female; 81.7% White). Methods: Survey results from 10 CCs were evaluated. Results: NMUS was reported by 9% (n = 269) participants. The most common motive for NMUS was to "focus on studies or to improve academic performance" (67.5%) followed by to "have more energy" (52.4%). Females were more likely to report NMUS for weight loss, and males were more likely to report NMUS to experiment. The motive "to feel good or get high" was linked to polysubstance use. Conclusions: CC students report similar motives for NMUS to those commonly endorsed by 4-year university students. These findings may help identify CC students susceptible to risky substance use.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1452238
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Objective: The present study identified common motives for nonmedical use of prescription stimulants (NMUS) among community college (CC) students and examined behavioral and demographic correlates of certain motives. Participants: The survey was completed by 3,113 CC students (72.4% female; 81.7% White). Methods: Survey results from 10 CCs were evaluated. Results: NMUS was reported by 9% (n = 269) participants. The most common motive for NMUS was to "focus on studies or to improve academic performance" (67.5%) followed by to "have more energy" (52.4%). Females were more likely to report NMUS for weight loss, and males were more likely to report NMUS to experiment. The motive "to feel good or get high" was linked to polysubstance use. Conclusions: CC students report similar motives for NMUS to those commonly endorsed by 4-year university students. These findings may help identify CC students susceptible to risky substance use.
ISSN:0744-8481
1940-3208
DOI:10.1080/07448481.2023.2180997