Download or read book Effects of Mandatory Alcohol Education on Drinking Behavior Knowledge and Psychosocial Variables of College Students written by Michele Faris and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 UNDERSTANDING FACTORS INFLUENCING LEVEL OF DEPENDENCE AND ALCOHOL RELATED CONSEQUENCES IN COLLEGE STUDENTS written by Fallon Calandriello and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College student alcohol use is a public health issue that impacts students physically, mentally, and emotionally. Implementation of effective programming is a challenge for higher education institutions around the country. There is a need for counselors providing these programs to understand their clients through a developmental lens that highlights multiple facets that impact students level of dependency and alcohol related consequences. This researcher sought to add knowledge to the understanding of individual factors mental health, personality, other drug use, self-efficacy, and class beliefs that influence college student drinking. In turn, the findings have the potential to enhance the work of mental health counselors, health educators, advisors, administrators, and professors to better serve their students by addressing drinking behaviors, academic goals, and promoting student health and wellness. Participants in this study were 277 undergraduate students attending a 4-year, state-related university with an enrollment over 44,000 students. The students were mandated to attend a brief alcohol intervention, BASICS, to fulfill conduct requirements. Participants completed an array of self-report questionnaires addressing level of dependence, alcohol related consequences, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, anxiety-sensitivity, impulsivity, self-efficacy, family history, other drug use, age, class level, and college alcohol beliefs. A multiple linear regression was used to understand the relationship among the multiple independent variables and the dependent variables, level of dependence and alcohol related consequences. Results from the initial research question indicated that number of alcohol related consequences and other drug use significantly predict level of dependence. The second research question results indicated that an increase in depression scores, anxiety-sensitivity scores, and level of dependence, increased number of alcohol related consequences, while increased in self-efficacy scores significantly decreased number of alcohol related consequences. The final research question indicated that increased class level and self-efficacy scores, resulted in decreased level of dependence, while increased age and college alcohol beliefs scores significantly increased level of dependence.

Download or read book Binge Drinking Among Undergraduate Students written by Sean Esteban McCabe and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Binge Drinking written by Kathleen Lahiff Morley and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Study of the Perception of Students Attending a Forced referral Alcohol Education Program and Its Effects on Subsequent Behavior written by Paul Joseph Zelenski and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 Evaluation of Alcohol Education on Attitude Knowledge and Self reported Behavior of College Students written by Laurel Sharmer and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of two different types of alcohol education interventions on the attitudes about alcohol consumption in college, knowledge about alcohol, and self-reported alcohol consumption behavior of college students. The educational interventions were a student-centered CD-Rom interactive program, and a teacher-centered motivational speaker. Each intervention took approximately 60 minutes. The research was conducted at a small public university in Northern New York. Nine classes with a total enrollment of 360 students were randomly selected for the research. The demographic makeup of the sample was similar to that of the overall university population, including gender, class level, membership in Greek organizations and age. Three classes were randomly assigned to the CD-Rom program, three classes were randomly assigned to hear a motivational speaker, and three classes were randomly assigned to a control group. The instrument used was the Student Alcohol Questionnaire (SAQ). Students in all classes completed the SAQ four weeks after the Fall, 1999 semester began. The interventions were conducted the following week. The SAQ was administered again four, eight and twelve weeks post-intervention. Two measures of alcohol consumption behavior were used: A continuous variable measure of both amount of alcohol consumed and consequences related to intoxication, and a dichotomous variable for "heavy drinking," which is defined as more than five drinks in a row at least once a week. Multivariate analysis of variance was used to test for differences across attitude, knowledge and behavior and bivariate combinations of these outcome variables by group. No statistically significant differences were found on any of the post-interventions measures for any combination of aftitude, knowledge or behavior. Analysis of covariance was used to test for behavior difference alone, using the pre-intervention questionnaire results as the covariate. No statistically significant differences were found for behavior alone. Multiple regression techniques were used to determine if alcohol consumption behavior, as measured on the continuous scale, could be predicted by gender, grade point average, class level or religion. Gender (p .000) was the only predictor variable that was statistically significant, with men students consuming more alcohol than women students.

Download or read book Self reported Impact of Judicially Mandated Alcohol Education Activities on College Students written by Katherine R. Payton-Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effects of Peer Alcohol Abuse Education on College Students Drinking Behavior written by Sally Christopherson Turner and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Knowledge Perceptions and Enforcement of Alcohol Policies at Six Historically Black Colleges and Universities HBCUs written by Tiffany Beth McMillan and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Healthy People 2010, binge drinking is the number one public health issue confronting college students in the United States. Previous studies have indicated that several trends exist regarding the college binge drinking phenomena; male students drink more than female students, White students drink more than Black/African American students, and students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) drink less than students at majority institutions. The purposes of this study were to assess college students' alcohol use at six HBCUs and to examine the protective effects of selected variables, especially students' knowledge, perceptions, and their perceived enforcement of alcohol policies in relation to binge drinking. The study methodology consisted of the secondary analysis of data collected from The College Student Survey (TCSS), a 113-item test instrument designed to measure general knowledge and perceptions about school alcohol policy and its enforcement, alcohol use and other behaviors, student and college culture, and campus drinking environment. Chi-square tests were used to compare male and female rates of binge drinking with independent variables of interest, including religion, athletics, type of residence, Greek fraternities/sororities, perception of campus drinking culture, and knowledge perceptions, and enforcement of alcohol policy. Risk and protective factors for binge drinking were identified through multiple logistic regression analysis. The results of the study revealed that male students binge drank more, and binge drank more often, than female students. Religion, campus drinking culture, and knowledge of alcohol policy were predictors of both male and female binge drinking. A large number of "don't know" answers in the areas of students' knowledge perceptions and their perceived enforcement of campus alcohol policy offered an interesting perspective regarding students' lack of information or potential confusion regarding alcohol and related policies. The results of this study, however, clearly indicated that when students have knowledge of alcohol policy and understand how alcohol affects the quality of student life, they were less likely to abuse alcohol. Further investigation is required in order to gain a more thorough understanding of how risk and protective factors are associated with binge drinking, and to provide a broader context for the current research. -- Abstract.

Download or read book How College Women Perceive Web based Alcohol Education Impacts Their Drinking Behaviors written by Jami Lauren Harrison and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reducing Underage Drinking written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-03-26 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcohol use by young people is extremely dangerous - both to themselves and society at large. Underage alcohol use is associated with traffic fatalities, violence, unsafe sex, suicide, educational failure, and other problem behaviors that diminish the prospects of future success, as well as health risks â€" and the earlier teens start drinking, the greater the danger. Despite these serious concerns, the media continues to make drinking look attractive to youth, and it remains possible and even easy for teenagers to get access to alcohol. Why is this dangerous behavior so pervasive? What can be done to prevent it? What will work and who is responsible for making sure it happens? Reducing Underage Drinking addresses these questions and proposes a new way to combat underage alcohol use. It explores the ways in which may different individuals and groups contribute to the problem and how they can be enlisted to prevent it. Reducing Underage Drinking will serve as both a game plan and a call to arms for anyone with an investment in youth health and safety.

Download or read book Comparing High Risk Drinking Practices Between Community College and 4 year University Students written by Jordan M. Wisner and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As many students make the transition from high school into college, they are often exposed to many new experiences and environments. Many of these transitioning students are faced with less parental influence and involvement. One such choice that faces many college students is the availability and opportunity to engage in consuming alcohol. More than half on the college populations consumes alcohol within a given month. It is no surprise that alcohol related deaths, accidents and other negative effects have been steadily increasing. Given the increased rates of alcohol related consequences are on the rise prevention efforts have not kept pace. This study tested a one two and three way interaction model to compare 2-year and 4-year institutions on the risky drinking practices of pregaming, drinking games, and co-occurring alcohol mixed with energy drinks with the role of sensation seeking and positive family history for substance abuse as moderators in this comparison. College students recruited for a 2-year and a 4-year institution (N = 159 students 68.6 % 4-year-institution, 31.1% 2-year-institution, Mage = 19.19, Female 67.3% female, White 53.5%) completed an anonymous self-report assessment examining alcohol use, alcohol consequences, and psychosocial factors associated with alcohol use (i.e., sensation seeking and perceived consequences). Results indicated that higher levels of sensation seeking along with institution type were related to increased engagement in risky drinking practices. Significant moderating effects were found for positive family history of substance abuse and school type. Overall, the results indicated that sensation seeking and institution type does have a significant impact on risky drinking behaviors.

Download or read book Monitoring the Future National Survey Results on Drug Use written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effects of Three Alcohol Instruction Programs on the Knowledge Attitudes and Drinking Behaviors of College Students written by James Robinson and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Mediating Effect of Parental Communication Regarding Alcohol Related Consequences on College Student Binge Drinking written by Alison H. Conway and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heavy alcohol use by college students is a major concern in today's society. Alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems are thought to be the one of the most significant concerns on college campuses in the United States. Young adults aged 18-24 years show the highest rates of alcohol use and also have the greatest percentage of problem drinkers, and the rates of binge drinking are higher among college students than for individuals in the same age range who do not attend college. Between 75%-90% of college students drink alcohol, and more than half report heavy or binge drinking. Binge drinking may lead to the experiencing of many negative consequences such as missing class, interpersonal conflict, and even death. In order to prevent or reduce binge drinking among college students, it is important to know the risk and protective factors for binge drinking Previous research has shown that peers' attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol are related to one's own alcohol consumption. In particular, the influence of same-age peers' behavior regarding alcohol use has been well documented. Contrary to the assumption that parents no longer exert any influence over their college-aged child's alcohol use behavior, previous research has found that parent factors may represent an important protective influence on late adolescent drinking. Parents may continue to influence their children's behavior regarding alcohol use via communication about expectancies, setting limits, and the transmission of values. However, there may be variation in the nature and substance of the parent-child communication about alcohol. Therefore, it is important to examine the nature and content of parent-child communication regarding alcohol use. The aim of the current study was to examine the effects of parental communication on college student binge drinking. The various consequences of binge drinking may be the most salient factors involving the student's decision to engage in binge drinking during college. Thus, it was hypothesized that expectations regarding the physical, social, legal and academic consequences of binge drinking will mediate the relationship between parental communication and binge drinking. These hypotheses were tested using 761 undergraduate students from a large, public university in the Southwest who completed an online survey assessing drinking behavior, including how often the participants talked to their parents about alcohol use and whether or not these communications included discussions about the consequences of heavy drinking. The findings revealed that frequent communication between parents and students actually increases the likelihood of binge drinking episodes. The indirect relationship between communication and binge drinking via communication about the consequences of heavy drinking failed to reach significance.