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Alcohol mixed energy drink usage and risk-taking among college students in Western New York State.
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Journal of American college health : J of ACH [J Am Coll Health] 2022 Aug-Sep; Vol. 70 (6), pp. 1651-1664. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Oct 13. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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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 Nā=ā422 (Study 1), Nā=ā37 (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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1940-3208
- Volume :
- 70
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of American college health : J of ACH
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33048628
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2020.1817036