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Peer reviewedMills, Kenneth C.; McCarty, Dennis – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1983
Used data from 459 college students to outline a problem specific approach to alcohol abuse prevention. Survey data described the distribution of drinkers and nondrinkers, group differences in consumption, and problems commonly experienced. Relationships between consumption and beliefs, attitudes and social pressure were used to design peer…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Formative Evaluation
Peer reviewedDurkin, Keith F.; And Others – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1996
Of 272 students surveyed, 46% reported using fake identification to obtain alcohol. Fraternity or sorority members were much more likely than other students to report using false identification to obtain alcohol. Results indicate a strong correlation among peers, frequency of drinking, and using fake identification. (RJM)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholic Beverages, College Students, Drinking
Peer reviewedWilliams, Frank G.; And Others – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1990
Assessed changes in college student behavior regarding alcohol consumption before/after implementation of statewide legislative and campuswide administrative actions to cope with alcohol abuse. Findings showed no major changes in responsible alcohol-related behaviors. Factor analysis of behaviors and consequences, however, led to groupings of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrative Policy, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Change
Peer reviewedZinser, Otto; And Others – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1994
College students (n=177) ranked influence they thought various factors had on their smoking behavior. Subjects ranked peers first and cigarette advertisements last as causes of starting to smoke; my decision and health education advertisements highest and peers lowest for quitting smoking. Findings suggest students perceived they had high degree…
Descriptors: Advertising, College Students, Higher Education, Locus of Control
Peer reviewedPeeler, Colin M.; Far, Jeanne; Miller, John; Brigham, Thomas A. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 2000
Examines the effects of a Peer Norms Correction (PNC) procedure on college students' perceptions of campus drinking and their actual drinking behavior. Results suggest that PNC may be useful in correcting misperceptions about the norms for alcohol use but not for decreasing heavy drinking among college students. (Contains 28 references and 2…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Drinking, Higher Education
