Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Fall 2017
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mental Health Counseling
Committee Chair
Terrence J. Schwartz
Second Committee Member
Susan Lonborg
Third Committee Member
Fred Washburn
Abstract
The relationship between college students’ sense of purpose in life and their self-reported risky substance use and sexual behavior was investigated. Participants from a northwestern university (N = 174) answered questions online from questionnaires measuring meaning in life, alcohol use, substance use, sexual risk behavior, and social desirability. A MANCOVA analysis was conducted. The results demonstrated no statistically significant effects. Strengths and limitations of the study as well as directions for future research and therapeutic interventions are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Church, Anna, "The Relationship between College Students’ Purpose in Life and Risk-Taking Behavior" (2017). All Master's Theses. 901.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/901
Language
English
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