Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Date of Award
8-2024
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Nicole Prior
Committee Members
Bradley Edwards, Jennifer Pealer
Abstract
Cannabis has been historically difficult to research due to its federal scheduling. However, as legalization of cannabis medically, recreationally, or both in states across the country has increased, so has the need to address the research gaps that persist. The purpose of this study was to explore the patterns of cannabis use and perceptions of college students in Tennessee, which encompass a demographic of mainly young adults who are typically associated with high usage patterns. The study uses quantitative data collected from an online survey sent to a university in East Tennessee to evaluate associations between students’ age, gender, race/ethnicity, class cohort, and political party affiliation. The results demonstrate that most of the students have used cannabis and support cannabis legalization. Policy implications for the campus and state are suggested.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Ruffus-Milner, Jayla, "Patterns of the Use and Perception of Cannabis among College Students in Tennessee" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4416. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4416
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.