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Guns at college.

M Miller1, D Hemenway, H Wechsler

  • 1Harvard School of Public Health, USA.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|September 15, 1999
PubMed
Summary
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Undergraduate firearm possession is linked to increased risk-taking behaviors and injuries. Students with guns at college are more prone to alcohol abuse, dangerous activities, and severe injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Criminology
  • Higher Education Studies

Background:

  • Firearm possession among college students is a growing concern.
  • Understanding the prevalence and associated risks is crucial for campus safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of firearm possession among undergraduate students.
  • To identify demographic and behavioral correlates of gun ownership in college.
  • To assess the association between firearm possession and risk-taking behaviors and injuries.

Main Methods:

  • A mailed questionnaire was administered to a random sample of over 15,000 undergraduate students from 130 four-year colleges.
  • Data collected included firearm possession, demographics, alcohol consumption patterns, and involvement in risky behaviors and injuries.

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Main Results:

  • Approximately 3.5% of surveyed students reported possessing a working firearm on campus.
  • Gun-owning students were more likely to be male, White, or Native American, binge drink, live off-campus, and cohabitate.
  • Firearm possession correlated positively with driving under the influence of alcohol, property damage, and severe injuries from fights or car crashes.

Conclusions:

  • Undergraduate students possessing firearms exhibit a higher propensity for engaging in high-risk behaviors.
  • Firearm ownership is associated with increased likelihood of alcohol-related incidents and severe injuries.
  • Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to mitigate risks associated with student firearm possession.