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50 Years of ERIC
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Drinking Attitudes and Behaviors among College Students
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Hanson, David J. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1974
Descriptors: Alcoholic Beverages, Behavior, College Students, Drinking
The Drinking Patterns and Problems of College Students: 1983.
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Engs, Ruth C.; Hanson, David J. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1985
A national survey of 6115 college students indicated that 81.9 percent were drinking at least once a year and 20.2 perent were heavy drinkers. Results are presented for demographic and drinking characteristics, and comparisons with a similar 1974 study are given. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, College Students, Comparative Analysis
The Effectiveness of Alcohol and Drug Education.
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Hanson, David J. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1982
Research has demonstrated that while it is relatively easy to increase drug knowledge, it is more difficult to modify attitudes. Reviews studies and examines the existing evidence regarding the effectiveness of drug education. The largest number of studies found no effects of drug education upon use. (RC)
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Attitude Change, Attitudes, Drug Abuse
Gender Differences in Drinking Patterns and Problems among College Students: A Review of the Literature.
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Engs, Ruth C.; Hanson, David J. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1990
Reviews literature on drinking among college students and reports gender variations in drinking patterns and problems among this population. Examines incidence of drinking, frequency and consumption of drinking, gender differential, beverage preferences, drinking locations, and drinking problems. Concludes that higher percentage of college men…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Drinking