The Use of Psychoactive Substances by Working University Students

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https://doi.org/10.17267/2317-3394rpds.v7i3.1912

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college students, work, psychoactive substances abuse, validity

Abstract

Given the growth in the use of psychoactive substances among university students, the present research aimed to investigate the use of these substances by sex (men and women), situation of work (to be work or no), and age (younger than 29 years old and older). The research was carried out in two institutions in the private sector in Belo Horizonte. Regarding the methodology, structured questionnaires were applied to 868 students, which were answered anonymously. The responses were analyzed statistically. The factorial analysis identified two types of psychoactive substances – Prescribe and Non-prescribed ones. Regression analysis showed that only sex presents predicting capacity to scores in the factors. The use of coffee as a stimulating substance is more frequent among students that are workers and who are older than 29 years. The results can be important for the design of a specific instrument, as well as to direct new research about the dynamics of work influencing such behaviors.

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Author Biographies

  • Camila Teixeira Heleno, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
    Doutora em Psicologia pela UFMG. Pos-doutoranda do Programa de Pós-graduação em Psicologia da UFMG
  • Livia de Oliveira Borges, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
    Doutora em Psicologia pela UnB e professora do Programa de Pós-graduação em Psicologia da UFMG
  • Murilo da Silva Alves, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz e Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
    Mestre em Enfermagem e Saúde pela UESB, professor da UESC e doutorando do Programa de Pós-graduação em Psicologia da UFMG
  • Silvino Paulino dos Santos Neto, Faculdades Promove, Kennedy e Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
    Mestre em Administração pela Universidade FUMEC, coordenador do Núcleo de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisas das Faculdades Promove e Kennedy e doutorando do Programa de Pós-graduação em Psicologia da UFMG

Published

08/23/2018

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How to Cite

Heleno, C. T., Borges, L. de O., Alves, M. da S., & Neto, S. P. dos S. (2018). The Use of Psychoactive Substances by Working University Students. Revista Psicologia, Diversidade E Saúde, 7(3), 351-362. https://doi.org/10.17267/2317-3394rpds.v7i3.1912

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