@SalvMattera @rossiadam https://t.co/7uGzAXWkOo The data are mixed about this. But they are clear. Misuse (daily use included) Rob people of motivation aka “self efficacy”
Testing the Amotivational Syndrome: Marijuana Use Longitudinally Predicts Lower Self-Efficacy Even After Controlling for Demographics, Personality, and Alcohol and Cigarette Use.
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Discussions reflect a balanced tone, with posts like '@SalvMattera' highlighting the clarity of the data on motivation, while others like '@xxxraul999' explore the causality of marijuana on amotivational syndrome, illustrating active engagement and interest with phrases such as 'misuse rob people of motivation' and efforts to verify information online. The tone varies from cautious acknowledgment to inquisitiveness, shaping a thoughtful overall stance.
Most discussions acknowledge the study's results or agree that marijuana use is linked to decreased motivation and self-efficacy.
Participants show moderate interest, often noting the mixed or nuanced data and engaging with the study's implications.
Comments include references to controlling for other factors, personal investigations, and interpretations, indicating active engagement.
The collective response suggests some awareness of potential implications, but overall impact appears moderate, with some skepticism about results.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigates whether marijuana use leads to decreased motivation and self-efficacy in college students, supporting the idea of the "marijuana amotivational syndrome."
- Researchers found that marijuana use predicted lower initiative and persistence over time, even after accounting for other factors like personality traits, demographics, and use of alcohol or tobacco.
- The results suggest that marijuana, unlike alcohol or tobacco, may directly cause reductions in motivation-related qualities, emphasizing the importance of considering marijuana use in prevention efforts and future studies.]
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@GuntherEagleman Testing the Amotivational Syndrome: Marijuana Use Longitudinally Predicts Lower Self-Efficacy Even After Controlling for Demographics, Personality, and Alcohol and Cigarette Use https://t.co/2mMAOtX842
@xxxraul999 @KunalDhankhar8 @Shehla_Rashid He is right though about the link to marijuana use being more a cause for amotivational syndrome based on this sample study controlled also for alcohol and cigarettes (https://t.co/dQyFujACnC). I admit I went online trying to look for information that would prove him wrong
@Chef_Andy_ @TrueIdahoNews @clintforidaho Many more like this: https://t.co/2foyRvjhm2.
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Does Cannabis Cause Laziness Evidence from Longitudinal Studies
This video explores whether cannabis use leads to decreased motivation, supported by recent research showing lower self-efficacy and initiative among users, even after controlling for demographic and behavioral factors.
Impact of Marijuana on Motivation and Self-Efficacy in College Students
This study investigates whether marijuana use leads to decreased motivation and self-efficacy in college students, supporting the idea of the marijuana amotivational syndrome. It found that marijuana use predicted lower…
@Chef_Andy_ @TrueIdahoNews @clintforidaho Many more like this: https://t.co/2foyRvjhm2.
@TrueIdahoNews @Chef_Andy_ @clintforidaho Here’s the study for ya: Lac A, Luk JW. Testing the Amotivational Syndrome: https://t.co/2foyRvjhm2.
RT @BHappy3: @GuntherEagleman Testing the Amotivational Syndrome: Marijuana Use Longitudinally Predicts Lower Self-Efficacy Even After Con…
@GuntherEagleman Testing the Amotivational Syndrome: Marijuana Use Longitudinally Predicts Lower Self-Efficacy Even After Controlling for Demographics, Personality, and Alcohol and Cigarette Use https://t.co/2mMAOtX842
@SalvMattera @rossiadam https://t.co/7uGzAXWkOo The data are mixed about this. But they are clear. Misuse (daily use included) Rob people of motivation aka “self efficacy”
@Oscar0811 https://t.co/ZQ4V9Ofq3a
@xxxraul999 @KunalDhankhar8 @Shehla_Rashid He is right though about the link to marijuana use being more a cause for amotivational syndrome based on this sample study controlled also for alcohol and cigarettes (https://t.co/dQyFujACnC). I admit I went online trying to look for information that would prove him wrong
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