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Substance Use Stigma of Marijuana Users: Does Contact or Familiarity with Marijuana Users Influence Stigma?
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Keywords
Marijuana--Public opinion; Marijuana--Social aspects; Stigma (Social psychology);
Abstract
Stigma affects all aspects of life for those who are subject to stigmatization. The current study examines whether higher levels of contact or familiarity with marijuana users decreases the level of stigmatization of the user while also examining the role of race/ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status on this relationship.
Start Date
1-4-2015 12:00 PM
End Date
1-4-2015 2:00 PM
Faculty Advisor
Dilbur Arsiwalla
Department
Department of Psychology
Department
McNair Scholars Program at UNI
Copyright
© 2015 Stephanie Strong and Mindy Guajardo
Embargo Date
3-15-2015
Substance Use Stigma of Marijuana Users: Does Contact or Familiarity with Marijuana Users Influence Stigma?
Stigma affects all aspects of life for those who are subject to stigmatization. The current study examines whether higher levels of contact or familiarity with marijuana users decreases the level of stigmatization of the user while also examining the role of race/ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status on this relationship.
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Category: Poster Presentation - Research