Factors in College Students' Drinking

Lichtenfeld, Michelle; Kayson, Wesley A.

doi:10.2466/pr0.1994.74.3.927

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“…Other studies 1,12,15 have presented similar results regarding increased use of "medicine with abuse potential" during the last years of university. Mesquita et al 14 (1996), Andrade et al 1 (1997), and Kerr-Correa el al 11 (1999) observed higher use of tranquilizers among students in their sixth year of medical school as compared those in the first years of their program.…”

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Fatores associados ao consumo de álcool e drogas entre estudantes universitários

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OBJECTIVE:Recent studies show an alarming rate of alcohol and drug use among university students. The objective of this study was to assess the level of association between lifestyle and socioeconomic status and the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, medicine, and "illicit drug" use in the last 12 months among university students. METHODS:The sample included 926 undergraduate students in the Biology Department of a university in São Paulo who completed an anonymous, self-applied questionnaire in 2000 and 2001. Anova and Chi-square tests were applied to verify the correlation between substance use and variables. RESULTS:Among students who reported having a religion, alcohol consumption was 83.1%, tobacco use 20.7%, and "illicit drugs" 24.6% during this period. Among students who reported not having a religion, reported alcohol use was higher in the last 12 months: alcohol (89.3%), tobacco (27.7%) and "illicit drugs" (37.7%). Monthly family income was related to alcohol and "illicit drug" use (p<0.001 for both). The students who used tobacco and "illicit drugs" reported more free time during the week than students who didn't smoke during the period of time analyzed (p=0.033 and p=0.008, respectively). CONCLUSIONS:Psychoactive drug use was common among students, indicating a need for policies to be implemented with the goal of reducing consumption. Students with higher family income and without religion should be considered to be at higher risk for alcohol and drug use among this group.

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“…Furthermore, these students show a higher incidence of alcohol-related problem behaviors than do their non-Greek peers (Cashin et al, 1998;Klein, 1992;Lichtenfeld, 1994). Thus, a profile of a group at risk emerges from the literature.…”

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Examining the Complex Relationship Between Greek Life and Alcohol: A Literature Review

Danielson¹,

Taylor²,

Hartford³

2001

NASPA Journal

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❖ This literature review addresses the question of whether membership in a Greek organization contributes to the drinking behaviors of college students. Research findings are divided into these major categories: drinking frequency, motivation/reasons to drink, predicting Greek membership, culture of Greek life, perception bias, and consequences of drinking. Conclusions suggest that to be successful, intervention efforts must focus not only on individuals but also on organizational and institutional layers. Risky Drinking + Greeks -Responsibility = Tragic EventNot all alcohol-related tragedies on college campuses are connected to the Greek system. However, the perceptions of many within and outside academia place Greeks at the center of alcohol problems, especially binge drinking.

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“…Compared to other students, Greek members have more drinking problems (Faulkner, Alcorn, & Garvin, 1989;Lichtenfield & Kayson, 1994) and endorse more tolerant views on alcohol consumption (Klein, 1992). Leaders in the Greek system are often the heaviest drinkers on campus and are also more likely than non-members to see alcohol use as a vehicle for friendship and social activity (Cashin et al, 1998).…”

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Predictors of alcohol use during the first year of college: Implications for prevention

Borsari

Murphy

Barnett

2007

Addictive Behaviors

357

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The first year of college is a unique transition period, in which the student establishes a college identity and social network. Alcohol use is often part of this process, and many first-year college students develop a pattern of heavy drinking that puts them at risk for adverse consequences during their college years and into young adulthood. To better understand the development of risky alcohol use during this transition, we reviewed the literature on influences on college drinking and identified moderators and mediators that were particularly relevant for first-year alcohol use. As the transition from high school to college presents a unique opportunity for intervention, we discuss how these moderators and mediators can inform alcohol abuse prevention programs. We also identify approaches aimed at changing the culture of alcohol use on campus. Limitations of the reviewed research are highlighted in the context of promising directions for future research.

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Factors in College Students' Drinking

Cited by 27 publications

References 7 publications

Fatores associados ao consumo de álcool e drogas entre estudantes universitários

Fatores associados ao consumo de álcool e drogas entre estudantes universitários

Examining the Complex Relationship Between Greek Life and Alcohol: A Literature Review

Predictors of alcohol use during the first year of college: Implications for prevention

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