This paper examines the contextual characteristics common to binge drinking occasions reported by college students. In addition, the study examines the influence of such contextual characteristics on alcohol-related problems experienced by students. Using random sampling and telephone interview methodology, 401 college students attending a large southern California university were surveyed by trained research staff. The interview protocol was based on the Core Survey and included context of use questions from the College Risk Assessment Guide. Results of stepwise multiple logistic regressions indicate that drinking with friends and events with food available protect against alcohol problems, while drinking events in which illicit drugs are available present higher risk for problems. Implications for future research and prevention are discussed.
This study examines environmental differences in public (bars) and private (parties) drinking settings among of-age (21 and up years of age) and underage (18-20 years of age) college students attending college near the US/Mexico border. A random telephone survey of graduate and undergraduate students attending two large public universities in the southwestern United States was conducted during the 2000-2003 academic years. A university-based social science research laboratory conducted the telephone interviews with respondents who reported an occasion in the past 28 days where alcohol was being consumed (N = 4,964). The data were analyzed using ordinary least squares multiple regression. The results suggests that drinking settings contributed to the amount of alcohol consumed by respondents. Additionally, environmental factors contributing to drinking vary by setting. In general, having many people intoxicated at an event, BYOB parties, playing drinking games, and having illicit drugs available contribute to heavier drinking.
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