THE MEANING OF MARIJUANA FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH MARIJUANA USE: A PSYCHOANALYTIC STUDY

2023-9-21
Gürsoy, Ayça
This study aims to examine the meaning and experiences of marijuana for individuals who regularly use marijuana and/or think that they are addicted to it. For this purpose, a qualitative research method was applied. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six participants. The data were analyzed using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) method, and four super-ordinate themes were identified. These themes were (1) Pleasure Related to Marijuana Use; (2) The Meanings of Marijuana in Relation to Family, Society, and Rules; (3) About the Name “Esrar”; and (4) Questioning the Law. The findings were discussed within the scope of Lacanian psychoanalytic theory.
Citation Formats
A. Gürsoy, “THE MEANING OF MARIJUANA FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH MARIJUANA USE: A PSYCHOANALYTIC STUDY,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2023.