RESEARCH NOTES: MARIJUANA USE AMONG HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GUAM

Authors

Thomas K. Pinhey, University of Hawai'i - HiloFollow
John W. Carpenter Jr., California State University, BakersfieldFollow
Michael P. Perez, California State University, FullertonFollow
Randall L. Workman, University of GuamFollow

Abstract

This study aimed to provide an estimate of the prevalence of marijuana use among Guam's high-school youth and to explore the potential protective and risk factors associated with its use. Using a probability sample (n = 589), our findings revealed that 51 percent of respondents said that they had used marijuana at least once during their life. Males reported using marijuana more frequently than did female respondents. Higher grades and being female were each associated with significantly lower levels of marijuana use. Contrary to predictions, students that discussed their problems and worries with adults, and students that participated in high-school extracurricular activities, were more likely to have used marijuana. However, students who were members of intact families that discussed their worries and problems with adults were significantly less likely than others to say they used marijuana.

Recommended Citation

Pinhey, Thomas K.; Carpenter, John W. Jr.; Perez, Michael P.; and Workman, Randall L. (2002) "RESEARCH NOTES: MARIJUANA USE AMONG HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GUAM," Pacific Studies Journal: Vol. 25: No. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/pacific-studies-journal/vol25/iss2/5