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One-time or repeat offenders? An examination of the patterns of alcohol-related consequences experienced by college students across the freshman year
- Source :
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Addictive Behaviors . May2011, Vol. 36 Issue 5, p508-511. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Abstract: Recent studies have examined alcohol-related consequences in college students as an independent outcome variable, rather than as a result of heavy drinking. The present study examined the patterns of consequences experienced by first-year college students (n =169). Specifically, the number of distinct consequences and the frequency of repeated consequences were evaluated as well as the combination of the two. Results revealed that 80% of participants reported experiencing multiple consequences, with over 34% of students reporting 6 or more unique consequences over the course of their freshmen year. In addition, nearly 50% of the sample reported experiencing 3 or more consequences repeatedly. Further, 23% of the sample reported experiencing 5 or more repeated consequences and 6 or more multiple consequences. These individuals experienced 38% of the multiple consequences and 54% of the repeated consequences reported by the entire sample, suggesting individuals who endorsed experiencing multiple consequences repeatedly also experienced a disproportionate number of the total consequences reported by the sample. The findings suggest there are specific high-risk patterns of alcohol-related consequences and demonstrate a need for further examination of additional variables that predict consequences. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03064603
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Addictive Behaviors
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 58750790
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.12.022