ERIC Number: EJ773444
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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Effectiveness of a Web-Based Alcohol-Misuse and Harm-Prevention Course among High- and Low-Risk Students
Bersamin, Melina; Paschall, Mallie J.; Fearnow-Kenney, Melodie; Wyrick, David
Journal of American College Health, v55 n4 p247-254 Jan-Feb 2007
Objective: In the current study, the authors assessed whether a new online alcohol-misuse prevention course (College Alc) is more effective at reducing alcohol use and related consequences among drinkers and nondrinkers. Participants: The authors compared incoming college freshmen who reported any past 30-day alcohol use before the beginning of the semester with those who did not. Method Summary: The authors randomly assigned students who completed a precollege baseline survey to either complete a 3-hour noncredit version of College Alc or serve as members of a control group. The authors conducted a follow-up survey 3 months later. Results: Findings indicated that among freshmen who were regular drinkers before college, College Alc appeared to reduce the frequency of heavy drinking, drunkenness, and negative alcohol-related consequences. Among freshmen who did not report any past-30-day alcohol use before college, College Alc did not appear to have any beneficial effects. Conclusions: Results suggest that College Alc may be an effective program for students with a history of alcohol use. (Contains 2 tables and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Drinking, College Freshmen, Web Based Instruction, Prevention, Health Promotion, Comprehensive School Health Education, Safety Education, Program Effectiveness, High Risk Students, Comparative Analysis, Alcohol Abuse
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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