The Effects of Drug Use on GPA between Genders
Presentation Type
Poster
Faculty Advisor
Sarah Kelly
Access Type
Event
Start Date
26-4-2024 11:15 AM
End Date
26-4-2024 12:15 PM
Description
Background: Considerable attention has been given over time between young adults and the mixture of drugs and alcohol. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the influence drugs and alcohol on college students' academic performance. In addition, the study also analyzes the effect that gender has on the relationship between alcohol and drug use and academic performance. Method: Undergraduate students at a university were recruited to participate in a cross-sectional study exploring college experiences. Students were asked to complete a survey related to academic performance and the use of drugs and alcohol. Frequencies, chi-square, and a linear regression were used to explore the relationship among the variables. Results: There were a total of 536 college students who participated in this study. There was no statistical difference between gender and substance use including marijuana, cocaine, or alcohol. However, there were statistical findings based on use of drugs and GPA. A linear regression found that use of marijuana among college students predicted a lower GPA. Discussion: The results suggest that people who did not smoke marijuana, regardless of their gender, had a higher GPA. Increased marijuana use was the only variable that was shown to have a statistically significant relationship with GPA. Interventions for students who smoke marijuana should be set developed and implement, as it is now legal in the New Jersey to use marijuana. Interventions could include referral programs, group counseling, and increased availability of in-person therapy.
The Effects of Drug Use on GPA between Genders
Background: Considerable attention has been given over time between young adults and the mixture of drugs and alcohol. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the influence drugs and alcohol on college students' academic performance. In addition, the study also analyzes the effect that gender has on the relationship between alcohol and drug use and academic performance. Method: Undergraduate students at a university were recruited to participate in a cross-sectional study exploring college experiences. Students were asked to complete a survey related to academic performance and the use of drugs and alcohol. Frequencies, chi-square, and a linear regression were used to explore the relationship among the variables. Results: There were a total of 536 college students who participated in this study. There was no statistical difference between gender and substance use including marijuana, cocaine, or alcohol. However, there were statistical findings based on use of drugs and GPA. A linear regression found that use of marijuana among college students predicted a lower GPA. Discussion: The results suggest that people who did not smoke marijuana, regardless of their gender, had a higher GPA. Increased marijuana use was the only variable that was shown to have a statistically significant relationship with GPA. Interventions for students who smoke marijuana should be set developed and implement, as it is now legal in the New Jersey to use marijuana. Interventions could include referral programs, group counseling, and increased availability of in-person therapy.