ICPS
2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023
Social Anxiety and Cannabis Use: The Impact of Body Dissatisfaction
- Faith Stoneking
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College - Julia Buckner
Louisiana State University
Abstract
Among 252 adults reporting current cannabis use, social anxiety was significantly correlated with more cannabis problems and body dissatisfaction. The relationship between social anxiety and cannabis problems was moderated by body dissatisfaction such that social anxiety was only related to more cannabis problems at higher levels among men and women.
Substance Use and Abuse