The relationship between cannabis use, depression, anxiety and self esteem among Tunisian young adults living abroad
M. Moalla, N. Charfi, H. Ktari, S. Omri, N. Smaoui, I. Gassara, R. Feki, L. Zouari, M. maalej bouali, J. Ben Thabet, M. Maalej

TL;DR
This study explores cannabis use among Tunisian young adults living abroad and finds it is not linked to depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem.
Contribution
The study provides insights into cannabis use motivations among Tunisian emigrants, highlighting social rather than psychological factors.
Findings
Cannabis use was not associated with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem in the sample.
Most cannabis use occurred in social settings and was not linked to dependence.
Only a small percentage of participants showed high risk for cannabis dependence or emotional disorders.
Abstract
Cannabis use is very common worldwide. Its consumption could be explained by recreational purposes as it can be motivated by some psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety or low self-esteem. This study aims to explore the relationship between cannabis use, depression, anxiety and self-esteem among a population of Tunisian adults living abroad. A cross-sectional online survey was carried out using a self-administered questionnaire on young Tunisians people who have completed their secondary studies at the pilot high school of Sfax and currently residing abroad. The survey questionnaire was designed on Google Forms. It included a data collection sheet and psychometric scales “Cannabis Abuse Screening Test” (CAST), “Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale” (HADS) and”Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale”. The sample consisted of 35 Tunisian young adults. 17 participants (48.6%) reported…
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Taxonomy
TopicsCannabis and Cannabinoid Research · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
