Graduate Program
Clinical Psychology
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Semester of Degree Completion
2013
Thesis Director
John B. Best
Thesis Committee Member
Ronan S. Bernas
Thesis Committee Member
Wesley D. Allan
Abstract
The Big Five have shown to be distinct personality traits that do not overlap and have universal applicability, so this study examined whether there are specific personality trait differences in users of Marijuana, Pain Medication, Sedative/Hypnotics, and Stimulants.
Study was placed in the 50 most visited Craigslist pages in the United States. Anonymous web users (N = 547) were recruited through Craigslist. High Neuroticism was associated with Marijuana and Stimulant use. Low Conscientiousness was associated with Marijuana and Stimulant use. High Extraversion was associated with Pain Medication use only. Implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research were discussed.
Recommended Citation
Gonzalez, Juliana, "Personality and Substance Abuse" (2013). Masters Theses. 1098.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/1098
