Drug use among people who patronize beer parlours: The function of big five personality factor s and self-monitoring

Abstract

This study investigates big five personality factors and self-monitoring as predictors of drug use among people who patronize beer parlours within Ibadan metropolis. The study adopted expost facto design. Two hundred and twenty eight (228) people who patronize beer parlours were sampled using purposive sampling technique. The participants responded to Big five personality, self-monitoring and drug use scales with their demographic information. Two hypotheses were tested using multiple regression and independent t-test. Extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, conscientiousness, openness and self-monitoring jointly predicted drug use. Agreeableness, conscientiousness and self-monitoring independently predicted drug use. Gender difference was found in the level at which participants use drugs. It is concluded that personality factors such
as extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, conscientiousness, openness and self-monitoring are relevant in understanding the dynamics of drug use in Nigeria. Men use drugs more than women.

Key Words: Drug use, big five personality factors, self-monitoring, beer parlours.