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Assessing Whether Religious Behaviors and Positive and Negative Affect are Associated with Alcohol Use and Abuse Among a Sample of College Students Living in the Midwest.

Authors :
Carmack, Chakema
Lewis, Rhonda
Source :
Journal of Religion & Health. Jun2016, Vol. 55 Issue 3, p1107-1119. 13p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Alcohol use and abuse are a problem on college campuses. Religious behaviors (religious attendance, prayer, and importance) have been shown to be a protective factor against alcohol use among college students. This study examined the role religious behaviors and positive and negative affect had on drinking (alcohol use and alcohol to intoxication). College students (765) completed an online survey. The results showed that college students who attended religious services were less likely to use alcohol than those who did not attend religious services. The results have important implications for college administrators and policy makers. Limitations and future research will be discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00224197
Volume :
55
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Religion & Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
114118881
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-016-0214-y