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Burnout Among High-School Students and Cannabis Use, Consumption Frequencies, Abuse and Dependence

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Abstract

Background

Cannabis is a substance frequently consumed by adolescents, which is a risk factor for many psychopathological disorders. At the same time, adolescents in high-schools are likely to be exposed to significant stress from school that can sometimes lead to a burnout syndrome.

Objective

The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of school related burnout on cannabis use in terms of frequencies, abuse and dependence among adolescents in high-schools.

Method

286 high-school students completed questionnaires concerning academic burnout, cannabis use, consumption frequencies, abuse and dependency scores. Data collection took place during their class hours.

Results

Burnout, and in particular a cynical attitude towards the purpose of school, predicts higher cannabis consumption frequency and abuse, but not dependency. Also, cannabis users had higher burnout levels.

Conclusion

In summary, the results from this study indicate that burnout, and especially the aspect of missing the purpose of and one’s interest in schoolwork, increases the risk of cannabis consumption among adolescents in high-schools.

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  1. Faculté libre des lettres et des Sciences Humaines, Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT), 31 rue de la Fonderie, BP 7012, 31068, Toulouse – Cedex 7, France

    Vera Walburg, Dany Moncla & Aurélie Mialhes

  2. Unité de Recherche Interdisciplinaire OCTOGONE E.A. 4156, Centre d’Etudes et de Recherche en Psychopathologie (CERPP) (Center for Research and Study of Psychopathology), Université de Toulouse II – Le Mirail, 5 allées Antonio Machado, 31058, Toulouse – Cedex 7, France

    Vera Walburg

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Walburg, V., Moncla, D. & Mialhes, A. Burnout Among High-School Students and Cannabis Use, Consumption Frequencies, Abuse and Dependence. Child Youth Care Forum 44, 33–42 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10566-014-9268-8

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