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Dependent Variables
Dependent variables examined throughout the study include data related to the K2 and
Spice usage patterns of college students, such as whether or not participants have used these
substances in the past 12 months, as well determining if these products are still being used.
Additionally, data related to the frequency of K2 and Spice usage was collected. The former was
assessed by asking the respondent "Have you smoked K2 or Spice in the last 12 months?" The
same question was asked regarding marijuana. Responses consisted of No (0) and Yes (1). The
frequency of K2 and Spice usage was assessed by inquiring "How often do you smoke K2 or
Spice?" Coding and responses to this question included 1 = once a week or less, 2 = 2-4 times a
week, 3 = 5-7 times a week, and 4 = 8 or more times a week. Finally, respondents were asked,
"Do you still smoke K2 or Spice?" and responses included No (0) and Yes (1).
The survey also examined K2 and Spice usage patterns of friends and acquaintances of
the study's participants. Participants were asked "Do you have friends or acquaintances that have
smoked K2 or Spice in the past 12 months?" Possible responses include No (0), Yes (1), and Not
Sure (2). Those that reported that their friends had, in fact, smoked K2 or Spice in the past 12
months were asked "How often do these friends or acquaintances smoke K2 or Spice?"
Responses include: 1 = once a week or less, 2 = 2-4 times a week, 3 = 5-7 times a week, 4 = 8 or
more times a week, and 5 = not sure.
Other K2 and Spice usage patterns, such as common locations of usage, time of usage,
and initiation age (age of first use) are evaluated by the survey as well. To assess the most
common locations of K2 and Spice usage, participants were asked "Where do you typically
smoke K2 and Spice?" Responses and coding included 1 = at your home, 2 = home of a friend,
family member, or acquaintance, 3 = in public, and 4 = at school.28
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Stephens, Jason L. Synthetic Cannabinoid Usage among College Students: The Example of K2 and Spice, thesis, August 2011; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc84283/m1/35/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .