ERIC Number: EJ999927
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Low-Risk Drinkers in the Greek System
Killos, Lydia F.; Keller, Adrienne
Journal of College Student Development, v53 n6 p846-850 Nov-Dec 2012
This study examined personal alcohol use, perceptions of peer use, protective behavioral strategies, and negative consequences associated with alcohol use among 276 high- and low-quantity drinking (HQD/LQD) "Greek" members from three colleges. Overall, 32.6% of this sample met the criteria for LQD. Compared to HQDs, LQDs believe their peers consume less alcohol, and LQDs are more likely to use 6 of 10 protective behavioral strategies. These six protective behavioral strategies reinforce low-quantity drinking, whereas protective behavioral strategies used by HQDs reinforce safety while drinking. Results demonstrate the necessity of careful differentiation among Greek members prior to design and implementation of alcohol-related interventions. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Drinking, Fraternities, Student Attitudes, Peer Groups, Behavior Patterns, Correlation, Sororities, Safety, Intervention, Risk, Health Behavior
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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