Social Settings, Substance Use, and Sexual Behaviors
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom C/D
Start Date
15-5-2014
End Date
15-5-2014
Keywords
Hooking up, Substance Use, Parties
Abstract
This study examined the relationship between substance use, hooking up, and the context in which it occurs. It was hypothesized that the social setting would moderate the relationship between hooking up and alcohol, marijuana, and hard drug use. The convenience sample included 356 college students between the ages of 18-24. Participants completed an online survey about their frequency of attendance at different party types, as well as frequency of substance use and frequency of sexual behavior at these parties. Responses were recorded on seven-point, semantic differential scales. Findings show that the social setting has no moderation on alcohol and hooking up, partial moderation on marijuana and hooking up, and full moderation on hard drug use and hooking up. The discussion is focused on the dangers of risky hook-ups and substance use, particularly in certain social settings, and how these results can be used for educational and preventative efforts regarding sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies, and negative emotional effects. (Editor’s Note: This presentation may contain adult themes, content, or imagery.)
Recommended Citation
Reddaway, Amanda, "Social Settings, Substance Use, and Sexual Behaviors" (2014). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 174.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2014/posters/174
Poster Number
38
Additional Mentoring Department
Family and Consumer Sciences
Social Settings, Substance Use, and Sexual Behaviors
SURC Ballroom C/D
This study examined the relationship between substance use, hooking up, and the context in which it occurs. It was hypothesized that the social setting would moderate the relationship between hooking up and alcohol, marijuana, and hard drug use. The convenience sample included 356 college students between the ages of 18-24. Participants completed an online survey about their frequency of attendance at different party types, as well as frequency of substance use and frequency of sexual behavior at these parties. Responses were recorded on seven-point, semantic differential scales. Findings show that the social setting has no moderation on alcohol and hooking up, partial moderation on marijuana and hooking up, and full moderation on hard drug use and hooking up. The discussion is focused on the dangers of risky hook-ups and substance use, particularly in certain social settings, and how these results can be used for educational and preventative efforts regarding sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies, and negative emotional effects. (Editor’s Note: This presentation may contain adult themes, content, or imagery.)
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dowd, Duane