Table 2 Results of the Q factor analysis: motivation for cannabis use
Archetype | Most important factors (factors: +2, +3) | Least important factors (factors: −2, −3) | Q-sorts loading | Eigenvalue | Exp. Var. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | ● (+3) I like how it feels when I use it, it helps me relax and I feel creative and have interesting thoughts. ● (+2) It give me pleasure, it helps me feel good, and it helps me reduce stress, and sleep. | ● (−3) Helps me forget my problems, I have a medical problem and helps me cope with depression. ● (−2) My friends also use it; it helps me feel I belong to the group I interact with; I stop thinking about my problems. | 31 | 17.3 | 15.7 |
B | ● (+3) It helps me relax, reduce stress, and sleep. ● (+2) It helps me feel less nervous, stop thinking about my problems and cope with depression & anxiety. | ● (−3) My friends also use it; it helps me feel I belong to the group I interact with; I feel more attractive. ● (−2) I wanted to try something new; I feel braver and can have fun with friends who also use it. | 24 | 14.9 | 13.5 |
C | ● (+3) It helps me forget my problems, feel good, and reduce stress ● (+2) It is less harmful than other drugs, does not affect my health, helps me relax, feel less angry. | ● (−3) I have a medical problem; I feel more attractive and braver ● (−2) It helps me feel less lonely, more confident and cope with depression and anxiety. | 21 | 11.9 | 10.8 |
D | ● (+3) It helps me forget or stop thinking about my problems and gives me pleasure. ● (+2) I like how it feels, it helps me feel less lonely, helps me relax and feel more spontaneous | ● (−3) It is less harmful than other drugs; I have a medical problem; it helps me belong to the group I interact with. ● (−2) I wanted to try something new; my friends also use it; it does not affect my health and can fun with friends who also use it | 10 | 7.8 | 7.1 |