Mental Health Problems of Freshman College Binge Drinkers and Cigarette Smokers

Journal Title: Asian Journal Social Sciences & Humanities - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 4

Abstract

This study aims to determine the mental health problems of freshman college binge drinkers and cigarette smokers in state universities and colleges in Region II, Philippines. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of ninety six participants. Descriptive-correlational method of research and inferential statistics were utilized in the analysis of data. Findings revealed that the mental health problems when grouped according to profile variables disclosed that male obtained higher score in depression while female got higher score in anxiety and self-esteem. Irrespective of age, family structure, and substance used the participants scored high in anxiety. Results disclosed that gender has positive significant relationship with depression and self-esteem while cigarette consumption has negative significant relationship to anxiety. The data also suggest that depression and self-esteem was associated with gender. Results of this study is useful to address mental health problems of freshman college binge drinkers and cigarette smokers, hence, an intervention program has to be prepared by experts.

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Helena B. Florendo, Rosalito de Guzman

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Helena B. Florendo, Rosalito de Guzman (2014). Mental Health Problems of Freshman College Binge Drinkers and Cigarette Smokers. Asian Journal Social Sciences & Humanities, 3(4), 257-266. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-95080