Wayne L. Lucas

Predicting Initial Use of Marijuana from Correlates of Marijuana Use: Assessment of Panel and Cross-Sectional Data 1969-1976

Data from two college-student samples, collected through a panel design from 1969 to 1973 and a cross-sectional design in 1976, were analyzed to address three questions regarding initial marijuana use: (1) Which variables, believed associated with marijuana use, are most salient to predicting initial use of the drug? (2) Are variables salient to predicting initial use of marijuana consistent in predicting initial over time? (3) Do any salient variables operate in combination to predict initial marijuana use? Results indicated that salience of the variables to predicting initial marijuana use changed over time. Implications for drug-use prediction are offered based on the findings.

Staff Perceptions of Volunteers in a Correctional Program

Abstract Probation and parole officers’ perceptions of volunteer services are assessed through perceived quality of the volunteers’ performance, potential for responsibilities, and advantages and limitations of volunteer services. Results indicated officers were satisfied with and supported various volunteer activities. Additionally, officers viewed volunteers as a resource which could be used in handling caseloads.