社交网络特征与上大学的年轻人物质使用情况的关联：一项横断面研究
Association of Social Network Characteristics with Substance Use among College-Going Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.
作者信息
Antony Sojan, Murthy Pratima, Thirumoorthy A, Philip Mariamma
机构信息
Psychiatric Social Work, Dept. of Psychiatry, JSS Medical College and Hospital, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Dept. of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
出版信息
Indian J Psychol Med. 2023 Mar;45(2):155-161. doi: 10.1177/02537176221148971. Epub 2023 Feb 1.
BACKGROUND
Family members, peers, and significant others are part of a college student's social network. This cross-sectional study aimed to Assess substance use prevalence and patterns among college students,Compare the social network characteristics of substance users (SUs) and non-users (NUs), andExplore the association of social factors with substance use.
METHODS
The study involved 902 students from 11 Government and aided private degree colleges. Demographic and clinical data sheet, ASSIST, and Social Network Questionnaire were used to collect the data.
RESULTS
Prevalence of substance use was 26.9% and higher among males (21.5%). Alcohol (20%) and tobacco (15.5%) were the commonly used substances. SUs' network was composed of unmarried persons (p<0.002), male members (p<0.001), and friends (p<0.001) with substance use. In contrast, the NUs' network comprised parents (p<0.016) and siblings (p<0.001). NUs had a higher number of influential members in the network, whereas SUs had more closeness with members and received higher financial support (p<0.001). Participant's age (OR 1.27), family history of substance use (OR 2.46), parents' occupation (Business: OR 1.79, being employee in the government or industry: OR 1.76),and having three substance-using members in the network (OR .211) were found to be risk factors.
CONCLUSION
Social network has an association with substance use among college students. Social-network-based interventions may benefit them.
背景
家庭成员、同龄人及其他重要人物是大学生社交网络的一部分。这项横断面研究旨在评估大学生物质使用的流行情况和模式，比较物质使用者（SUs）和非使用者（NUs）的社交网络特征，并探讨社会因素与物质使用之间的关联。
方法
该研究涉及来自11所政府和资助私立学位学院的902名学生。使用人口统计学和临床数据表、ASSIST及社交网络问卷收集数据。
结果
物质使用的流行率为26.9%，男性（21.5%）的流行率更高。酒精（20%）和烟草（15.5%）是常用物质。物质使用者的社交网络由未婚人士（p<0.002）、男性成员（p<0.001）及有物质使用行为的朋友（p<0.001）组成。相比之下，非使用者的社交网络由父母（p<0.016）和兄弟姐妹（p<0.001）组成。非使用者在社交网络中有更多有影响力的成员，而物质使用者与成员的关系更亲密，获得的经济支持更高（p<0.001）。研究发现，参与者的年龄（OR 1.27）、物质使用家族史（OR 2.46）、父母职业（商业：OR 1.79，政府或企业员工：OR 1.76）以及社交网络中有三名物质使用者（OR 0.211）是风险因素。
结论
社交网络与大学生物质使用有关联。基于社交网络的干预措施可能对他们有益。
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