ERIC Number: EJ895761
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0897-5264
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Social and Environmental Predictors of Alcohol-Related Legal Infractions in College Students
Juth, Vanessa; Smyth, Joshua M.; Thompson, Kevin; Nodes, Jennifer
Journal of College Student Development, v51 n4 p373-384 Jul-Aug 2010
Research on alcohol consumption among college students is often limited by self-reported outcomes and a narrow focus of predictor factors. This study examined both traditional risk factors for alcohol use as well as broader factors (e.g., weather, seasons) in predicting objective negative outcomes of alcohol use--alcohol-related legal infractions (ARLIs) derived from legal records and university citations for one calendar year. ARLIs significantly increased during rush week (p = 0.01) and football game days (p less than 0.0001). ARLIs were significantly more prevalent during weekends (p less than 0.0001) and autumn (p less than 0.005) and showed some weather sensitivity (e.g., temperature, snowfall). Findings provide evidence for traditional risk factors increasing the prevalence of objective negative consequences (i.e., ARLIs) and further support the need to broaden the range of variables in the study of drinking behaviors. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: College Students, Drinking, Alcohol Abuse, At Risk Persons, Legal Responsibility, Environmental Influences, Social Influences, Predictor Variables, Crime, Incidence, Climate, Sororities, Fraternities, Student Behavior, Athletics, Ceremonies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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