Download or read book Alcohol Consumption and Emotional Over involvement in the Romantic Relationships of College Students written by Larry Dale Holmes and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Role of Relationship Status Changes in College Students Heavy Episodic Drinking written by Suzanne Zalewski and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beginning of college is a period in which increased alcohol use often coincides with greater involvement in romantic relationships. Existing literature yields inconsistent findings regarding the influence of different relationship statuses on drinking behavior, perhaps because these studies have not accounted for recent changes in the way college students engage in dating/sexual relationships. In the current college environment, many students who define themselves as non-daters are nonetheless sexually active, a phenomenon referred to as the 'hook up' culture. The present study sought to address this issue by examining the effects of both relationship status and sexual activity on heavy episodic drinking (HED) among 1,467 college students over the course of their first three semesters. Results indicated that the effects of relationship status depended on whether or not an individual was sexually active. Non-dating but sexually active students reported rates of heavy drinking comparable to students who defined themselves as casual daters, but non-dating students who were not sexually active reported drinking behavior similar to those involved in committed relationships. Further, transitions between low and high risk relationship/sexual activity statuses were associated with corresponding changes in HED. Transitioning into a high risk status was associated with greater levels of heavy episodic drinking, whereas transitioning into a low risk status was associated with decreases in this behavior. Together, results indicate that engaging in nonexclusive dating or sexual relationships may play an important role in the development of problematic patterns of alcohol use during the early college years. These findings have potentially important implications both for future research and for prevention and intervention efforts targeting high risk college drinkers.

Download or read book A Longitudinal Study of the Stress buffering Effects of Romantic Relationships on Alcohol Outcomes in College Students Exposed to Trauma written by Rebecca Lynne Smith and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined interplay between interpersonal trauma (IPT), relationship status, relationship satisfaction (SAT), and partner substance use (PSU), and whether these relationship dimensions moderated associations between IPT and alcohol outcomes. Data came from a longitudinal study of college students (N=9,911; 61%female; 49%White). Precollege IPT increased the likelihood of being in a relationship, while college-onset IPT decreased the likelihood. IPT predicted lower SAT and higher PSU. Individuals with precollege IPT consumed more alcohol than those without IPT, but this was mitigated for those in relationships. Individuals with college-onset IPT consumed more alcohol than those without IPT, and this was more pronounced with higher PSU. Effects changed modestly when controlling for PTSD. Findings suggest timing of IPT impacts its effects on relationship dimensions, and their interactive effects on alcohol. Involvement in relationships, but not relationship satisfaction, buffers against the effects of IPT on alcohol use, while high PSU partner exacerbates it.

Download or read book College Women Reflect on the Role of Alcohol in Managing Emotions During Their Freshman Year Living on Campus written by Karen Logsdon and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explored the role of alcohol in the emotional development of college women during their first year living on campus. The field of alcohol research is currently dominated by large-scale surveys focusing primarily on high-risk drinking among male students. Research examining college women's alcohol use has been limited and has not addressed the psychosocial context and environment pertaining to women's experiences. The research was guided by Chickering and Reisser's (1993) psychosocial development theory, vector two, "managing emotions." Data collection methods included individual interviews of eleven female sophomore students during the spring semester of 2009. Participants reflected on their freshman year adjustment both academic and social along with their drinking experiences. The findings suggest that alcohol provided a mechanism for meeting new peers, an environment for socializing in a friendly atmosphere and a form of stress relief.^In addition, participants drank as a means of coping with negative emotions. Four major themes emerged from the data analysis which are: (a) Drinking as an opportunity to build social networks; (b) Drinking to get drunk: But not too drunk; (c) Drinking as a means of seeking social support for emotions; and (d) Drinking experiences that led to personal development. This exploratory study supports previous research findings that subgroups of women are drinking and engaging in binge drinking to cope with stressors, negative emotions and failed relationships. This research is limited in terms of its application to all college women; instead, it offers a broader understanding of the role of alcohol in psychosocial development of first-year college women. However, these findings indicate that first-year college women may benefit from a structured means of gaining social and emotional support.^Implications for approaching alcohol prevention in a gender-specific manner are discussed, in addition to recommendations for future studies.

Download or read book Exploring the Role of Social Relationships in College Students Alcohol Use Decisions written by Perry M. Pauley and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Relationship Between Loneliness Stress and Alcohol Consumption Among College Students written by I’Esha Baber and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the misuse of alcohol among college students remains a public health concern in the United States, students are participating in problematic drinking for various reasons. Loneliness and stress have both been associated with the reasoning behind why some college students participate in heavy drinking. Studies show that students who perceive themselves as under a lot of stress tend to drink more and that students who feel they need to overcome structural and emotional barriers such as loneliness and shyness, use alcohol as a resource. This paper examines the relationship between alcohol consumption, loneliness, and stress. Sixteen students, who attended Abilene Christian University and participated in the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), completed three scales to assess their alcohol use, perceived loneliness, and perceived stress. Results indicated that loneliness was not significantly associated with binge drinking, that stress was not significantly associated with binge drinking, and that males did not consume more alcohol, experience more loneliness or more stress than females. Although statistical significance was not found, it was determined that clinical significance was present.

Download or read book Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students BASICS written by Linda A. Dimeff and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 1999-01-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This instructive manual presents a pragmatic and clinically proven approach to the prevention and treatment of undergraduate alcohol abuse. The BASICS model is a nonconfrontational, harm reduction approach that helps students reduce their alcohol consumption and decrease the behavioral and health risks associated with heavy drinking. Including numerous reproducible handouts and assessment forms, the book takes readers step-by-step through conducting BASICS assessment and feedback sessions. Special topics covered include the use of DSM-IV criteria to evaluate alcohol abuse, ways to counter student defensiveness about drinking, and obtaining additional treatment for students with severe alcohol dependency. Note about Photocopy Rights: The Publisher grants individual book purchasers nonassignable permission to reproduce selected figures, information sheets, and assessment instruments in this book for professional use. For details and limitations, see copyright page.

Download or read book Masters Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book College Student Alcohol Abuse written by Christopher J. Correia and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential evidence-based strategies for the prevention and reduction of alcohol abuse among college students With contributions from notable substance abuse researchers, this practical guide presents clear strategies for prevention of and interventions for alcohol abuse in the college-age population. Ranging from community-based prevention programs to individual, motivational, and interview-based approaches, College Student Alcohol Abuse explores: The leading theories used to conceptualize college student drinking and related problems, with an emphasis on the clinical implications of each perspective Epidemiology of student drug use including illicit drugs and nonmedical use of prescription drugs The spectrum of empirically supported prevention programs with a focus on best practices and materials How to conduct assessments and create intervention programs for students with substance abuse problems A must-have resource for every college administrator, resident staff member, and addiction counselor who works with this unique population, College Student Alcohol Abuse translates the latest research findings and interventions into clear and evidence-based strategies for assessing and treating college students who are abusing alcohol.

Download or read book The Relationship of Psychosocial Variables to Alcohol Use and Problem Drinking Among University Students written by Joseph N. Ososkie and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Event Level Associations Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Behavior in College Students written by Rachel Lauren Bachrach and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-medication theory (SMT) posits that individuals exposed to trauma and resulting posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSD) are at risk for heavy drinking and associated negative consequences. Estimates of PTSD among college students are comparable to rates in the general adult population, and recent research has linked PTSD and negative alcohol-related consequences in college individuals. The social environment (e. g., perceived peer norms, active peer influences) is a critical predictor of alcohol involvement in college. Research also shows that emotionally supportive peers are critical to the diminution and resolution of PTSD symptoms. As such, drinking behaviors of supportive peers may have an effect on drinking outcomes for students struggling with posttraumatic distress. The present project aimed to assess the dynamic relationship between PTSD, alcohol behavior, and the influence of emotionally supportive peers at the daily level. Specifically, the study investigated: (1) whether higher daily levels of PTSD symptoms were associated with increased within-subject levels of daily alcohol use and consequences; (2) whether daily PTSD symptom expression and alcohol behavior was moderated by the typical drinking patterns in one0́9s emotional support group; and (3) whether the relationship between daily PTSD symptoms and daily alcohol behavior was moderated by the daily drinking behavior of emotionally support peers. In addition, multilevel modeling (MLM) analyses were used to test the relationship between weekly PTSD symptom severity and weekend alcohol behavior to delineate temporal associations posited by SMT. Exploratory MLM analyses also assessed how participants0́9 other friends/acquaintances moderated the daily and week to weekend PTSD-alcohol relationship. Trauma-exposed heavy drinking college students (N=128) completed a baseline assessment and subsequent 30 days of daily web-based surveys assessing alcohol use and related consequences, PTSD symptoms, emotionally supportive and other friend/acquaintance alcohol behavior. Results directly testing SMT were not supported. However, both supportive peer and other friend/acquaintance alcohol behavior moderated the relationship between daily PTSD and daily alcohol behavior, as well as weekday PTSD and weekend alcohol behavior. Overall, supportive peer drinking behaviors were not as harmful to those experiencing more daily/weekly PTSD symptoms relative to other friends/acquaintances' alcohol behaviors. These findings highlight the importance of social support as a buffer against problematic drinking and provide useful information for interventions aimed at high-risk drinkers.

Download or read book Emotional Development and Alcohol Use Among Entering College Students written by Emily Carol Pettit and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Use of Alcohol Among Undergraduate Students With and Without Social Anxiety and Its Relationship to Social Support written by Katherine Isabel Karbowski and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current study examined the relationship between social anxiety, social support, and alcohol use among 186 college students from Central Connecticut State University. As predicted, scores on the college salience scale were positively related to alcohol use and Cooper's (1994) four drinking motives (social, coping, enhancement, and conformity). Furthermore, social support had a negative relationship with frequency of alcohol consumption but no significant relationship with any other variable of interest. Social anxiety was negatively related to frequency of alcohol use, but positively related to social, coping and conformity drinking motives. Multiple regression analyses indicated that college salience is strongly related to both frequency and amount of alcohol consumed and all four drinking motives, suggesting that college students who believe alcohol plays an important or large role in the college experience are more likely to drink more often and have more alcohol per occasion. Moreover, they were also more likely to use drinking for positive and negative reinforcement in hopes of attaining certain behavioral outcomes such as receiving positive social responses or to regulate negative emotional responses. This study contributes to the current research and is important because it adds to the current information regarding social support, social anxiety and alcohol use among college students.

Download or read book The Mediating Role of Emotion Dysregulation in the Relation Between Depression and Anxiety and Alcohol Use in College Students written by Madison K. Knox and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Relationship Between College Student Alcohol Use and Student Involvement Behaviors written by Michael Joseph Houlahan and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book College Student Psychological Adjustment written by Jonathan F. Mattanah and published by Momentum Press. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College Student Psychological Adjustment provides the reader an in-depth understanding of students’ relationship experiences in college and how those experiences shape their adjustment to college. Each chapter examines research on one key relationship in a student’s life to better understand how those relationships are re-worked during the college years and what factors help determine adaptive relational outcomes. Along the way, a number of controversial topics are considered from a scholarly perspective, including the effects of helicopter parenting on students’ development in college, the prevalence and problematic nature of the hook-up culture on college campuses today, and policies related to whether students should be randomly assigned to live with their first-year roommates or be allowed to choose their roommates, based on a matching system. Aimed at advanced students and scholars in the fields of psychology, human development, and higher education, readers of this book will gain a fresh perspective on the relationship development of college students and possible avenues for intervention to help students enhance their relationships skills and prevent development of mental health difficulties.

Download or read book The Relationships Among College Students Alcohol Use and Selected Psychological demographic Characteristics written by Lisa May Pullen and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: