Maintaining superior follow-up rates in a longitudinal study: Experiences from the college life study

Vincent, Kathryn B.; Kasperski, Sarah J.; Caldeira, Kimberly M.; Garnier-Dykstra, Laura M.; Pinchevsky, Gillian M.; O’Grady, Kevin E.; Arria, Amelia M.

doi:10.5172/mra.2012.6.1.56

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“…Participants were enrolled in an ongoing longitudinal study that began at college entry in 2004 at one large public university (see (Arria et al, 2008; Vincent et al, 2012). Recruitment occurred in two stages, beginning with a pre-college survey during summer orientation ( N =3,401; 89% response rate), followed by a two-hour baseline assessment with a sample of screened students ( n =1,253; 87% response rate).…”

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Trajectories of energy drink consumption and subsequent drug use during young adulthood

Arria

Caldeira

Bugbee

et al. 2017

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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Background Highly caffeinated energy drinks (EDs) are popular with adolescents and young adults, but longitudinal consumption patterns are poorly understood especially in relation to other substance use. Methods ED and other substance use were assessed annually (modal ages 21–25) among a sample (n=1099) who were originally recruited as first-year college students (modal age 18). Trajectory groups were derived based on probability of past-year use during ages 21–24, and compared for possible differences in substance use outcomes at age 25, holding constant demographics, sensation-seeking, other caffeine consumption, and age 21 substance use. Results From age 21 to 25, ED consumption declined in both annual prevalence [62.5%wt to 49.1%wt (wt=weighted)] and frequency of use among consumers (35.2 to 26.3 days/year). Yet individuals exhibiting a Persistent trajectory (51.4%) of consumption outnumbered those with Non-Use (20.6%), Intermediate (17.4%), or Desisting (10.6%) trajectories. Age 25 cocaine use, nonmedical use of prescription stimulants (NPS), and alcohol use disorder (AUD) risk were significantly associated with trajectory group membership, with Persistent and Intermediate groups exhibiting the highest risk for such outcomes, even accounting for prior substance use and other risk factors. Neither marijuana nor tobacco use were associated with group membership. Conclusions The typical pattern of ED consumption among this sample was sustained use throughout young adulthood. Such individuals appear to be at high risk for adverse substance use outcomes, and results suggest possible specificity regarding cocaine use and NPS, and AUD risk. More research is needed to understand the mechanisms underlying the connection between ED and substance use.

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Trajectories of energy drink consumption and subsequent drug use during young adulthood

Arria

Caldeira

Bugbee

et al. 2017

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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“…This study uses data from the fi rst 4 years of the College Life Study (Arria et al, 2008a;Vincent et al, 2012), an ongoing, prospective study examining health-related behaviors among college students attending a single university in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. During summer orientation in 2004, fi rst-time, fi rst-year students ages 17-19 years (N = 3,401) completed a brief survey that was used to select a sample for longitudinal follow-up.…”

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“…After sampling, 87% (n = 1,253) participated in a baseline (Year 1) assessment during their fi rst year of college and were assessed annually thereafter via personal interviews and self-administered questionnaires. Sampling and recruitment procedures have been described in detail elsewhere (Arria et al, 2008a;Vincent et al, 2012). Follow-up rates for Years 2 through 4 were high (91.1%, n = 1,142; 87.9%, n = 1,101; and 87.6%, n = 1,097, respectively).…”

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Drug Use Patterns and Continuous Enrollment in College:Results From a Longitudinal Study

Arria

Garnier-Dykstra

Caldeira

et al. 2013

J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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ABSTRACT. Objective: Few longitudinal studies have examined the relationship between illicit drug use and academic outcomes among college students. This study characterized drug use patterns of a cohort of young adults who were originally enrolled as fi rst-time, fi rst-year college students in a longitudinal study. It evaluated the association between these drug use patterns and continuous enrollment during college, holding constant demographic characteristics, high school grade point average, fraternity/sorority involvement, personality/temperament characteristics, nicotine dependence, and alcohol use disorder. Method: Participants (n = 1,133; 47% male) were purposively selected from one university and interviewed annually for 4 years, beginning with their fi rst year of college, regardless of continued college attendance. Enrollment data were culled from administrative records. Group-based trajectory analyses characterized 4-year longitudinal drug use patterns. Two grouping variables were derived based on (a) marijuana use frequency and (b) number of illicit drugs used other than marijuana. Seventy-one percent of the sample was continuously enrolled in the home institution during the fi rst 4 years of study. Results: Multivariable logistic regression models demonstrated that infrequent, increasing, and chronic/heavy marijuana use patterns were signifi cantly associated with discontinuous enrollment (adjusted odds ratio = 1.66, 1.74, and 1.99, respectively), compared with minimal use, holding constant covariates. In separate models, drug use other than marijuana also was signifi cantly associated with discontinuous enrollment. Conclusions: Marijuana use and other illicit drug use are both associated with a decreased likelihood of continuous enrollment in college, independent of several other possible risk factors. These fi ndings highlight the need for early intervention with illicit drug users to mitigate possible negative academic consequences. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs, 74, 71-83, 2013)

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“…Each annual assessment was administered over a 9 -month interval corresponding to the academic year, with follow-up assessments occurring on or near the Y 1 anniversary. Details on sampling, recruitment, and interview procedures are available elsewhere ( Arria et al, 2008 ;Vincent et al, 2012 ). Participants were paid for each assessment.…”

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Cigarette Smoking Among College Students: Longitudinal Trajectories and Health Outcomes

Caldeira

O’Grady

Garnier-Dykstra

et al. 2012

Nicotine &Amp; Tobacco Research

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Maintaining superior follow-up rates in a longitudinal study: Experiences from the college life study

Cited by 44 publications

References 13 publications

Trajectories of energy drink consumption and subsequent drug use during young adulthood

Trajectories of energy drink consumption and subsequent drug use during young adulthood

Drug Use Patterns and Continuous Enrollment in College:Results From a Longitudinal Study

Cigarette Smoking Among College Students: Longitudinal Trajectories and Health Outcomes

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