| The purpose of this research is to test Akers' Social Learning Theory, via a Historically Black College or University student's alcohol use use. A non-random sample of 180 students enrolled in introductory English courses was used. The research question is if differential association increases, if definitions become more neutralized and/or positive, if imitation increases, and if differential reinforcement (positive and/or negative) increases does illicit drug use among college students increase? Because a linear relationship is expected between the dependent variable (alcohol use use) and independent variable (key variables of social learning theory), Ordinary Least Squares regression analysis will be used. |
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