Sharing pro-marijuana messaging on social media: The moderating role of legislation.

This study investigates whether recreational marijuana legislation and perceived social norms (descriptive and injunctive) affect college students' propensity to share pro-marijuana messages. We examine which referent group (close friends, typical student, parents) most influence those norms. A sample of 343 college students participated in the study.

The Weight of Things: Understanding African American Women's Perceptions of Health, Body Image, and Attractiveness.

Negative attitudes toward being overweight or obese are widespread, and these notions perpetuate into conceptions about one's health. Clinically, being overweight is associated with health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and many other illnesses. African American women, who are generally larger in body size, are a particular target for health interventions.