The Influence of Western Religious Belief on Substance Use Among College Students

Abstract

Evidence shows that consumption of substances such as alcohol, and ecstasy is increasing which may cause problems in the university population. There are several approaches for the prevention and treatment of drug use and included among these is "religion" and its influence in a student's life. Research has shown that drug use is less frequent among those with strong religious commitment, involvement and participation. Religiosity is a possible factor that may ameliorate the drug use among college students. The purpose of this study is to examine the possible relationship between a student's religious belief and the impact of that attitude of commitment on substance use. Students at the University of Central Florida participated in this study. Participants included 20 males and 96 females that ranged in age from 18-51 years old. The CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey (FIPSE, 1990) and the Age Universal 1/E Scale by Gorsuch and Venable (1983) were utilized.

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Thesis Completion

2004

Semester

Summer

Advisor

Mottarella, Karen

Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree Program

Psychology

Subjects

Arts and Sciences -- Dissertations, Academic; Dissertations, Academic -- Arts and Sciences; College students -- Drug use; Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- Religious aspects; Substance abuse -- Religious aspects

Format

Print

Identifier

DP0021834

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Document Type

Honors in the Major Thesis

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