1. Alcohol mixed energy drink usage and risk-taking among college students in Western New York State
- Author
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Amanda K. Crandall, Heather Orom, Lynne Klasko-Foster, Amanda M. Ziegler, Jennifer L. Temple, Lucia A. Leone, and Adam M. Graczyk
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Self-efficacy ,Consumption (economics) ,education.field_of_study ,Alcohol Drinking ,Universities ,Energy (esotericism) ,Alcoholic Beverages ,Population ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,New York ,Binge drinking ,Qualitative property ,Alcohol ,Focus group ,Article ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Risk-Taking ,chemistry ,Energy Drinks ,Humans ,Psychology ,education ,Students ,Clinical psychology - Abstract
Alcohol mixed energy drinks (AmED) may promote excessive alcohol intake and risk-taking among college students. Objective: To understand the relationship between AmED use and risky behavior as well as attitudes and motivations for AmED use. Participants: Undergraduate college students N = 422 (Study 1), N = 37 (Study 2). Methods: Using a mixed-methods approach, we first surveyed undergraduate students about their AmED and alcohol consumption and a series of risk behaviors, self-efficacy, and beliefs (Study 1). We then conducted focus groups within the same population to better understand attitudes, knowledge, and motivations for using AmED (Study 2). Results: Recent AmED use was significantly associated with an increased number of reported binge drinking occasions and self-reported driving while intoxicated events. Our qualitative data analyses revealed two major themes associated with AmED consumption: factors encouraging AmED use and decisions about driving while under the influence of alcohol. Conclusions: These findings add to the literature of beliefs and motivations for AmED use among college students.
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- 2023