Social and Psychological Factors of Cannabis Use in Later Life By - Still Dazed and Confused

This book investigates cannabis use among those born between 1954 and 1965. Combining quantitative data and qualitative personal narratives, it explores the ways in which demographic, psychological, and sociological factors drive cannabis use in this cohort's later life.

List of contents

Part 1: Background on Marijuana Use by Generation Jones
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Drug Use by Older Adults
Chapter 3: Past Research on Marijuana Use by Older Adults
Chapter 4: Purpose of Present Study
Part 2: Research Methodology
Chapter 5: Study Design
Chapter 6: Measurement of Study Variables
Chapter 7: Who, What and Why? Factors Associated with Later Life Cannabis Use by Generation Jones
Part 3: Data Analysis and Results
Chapter 8: Relative Effects of Psychological and Sociological Factors: A Comparison of Their Effects across Sociodemographic Subpopulations
Chapter 9: In Their Own Words: What are Generation Jones' Thoughts on Their Continued (or Resurgent) Marijuana Use?
Chapter 10: Discussion and Conclusions

About the author

Pamela Black is professor of criminal justice at Pennsylvania State University Hazleton.

Summary

This book investigates cannabis use among those born between 1954 and 1965. Combining quantitative data and qualitative personal narratives, it explores the ways in which demographic, psychological, and sociological factors drive cannabis use in this cohort’s later life.

Product details

• Authors: Pamela Black
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.11.2024
• EAN: 9781666952674
• ISBN: 978-1-66695-267-4
• No. of pages: 138
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Adulthood & Aging, Child, developmental & lifespan psychology, Psychology of ageing, Child & developmental psychology, Age groups: adults, Crime & criminology