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Drinking to cope among college students: prevalence, problems and coping processes.

Crystal L Park1, Michael R Levenson

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269-1020, USA. Crystal.park@uconn.edu

Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|August 6, 2002
PubMed
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College students frequently use drinking to cope, leading to increased alcohol consumption and negative consequences. Men are more likely than women to use this coping mechanism, highlighting intervention needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Addiction Studies

Background:

  • College student drinking is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding coping mechanisms is crucial for addressing problematic alcohol use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Examine the prevalence of drinking to cope in college students.
  • Investigate the relationship between drinking to cope and alcohol-related outcomes.
  • Analyze gender differences in drinking to cope strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 275 undergraduates at a Midwestern university.
  • Data analyzed from 260 students who reported alcohol consumption.
  • Drinking to cope assessed as a style and in specific situations.

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Main Results:

  • Drinking to cope is common and linked to higher alcohol consumption and negative consequences.
  • Positive alcohol expectancies and situational drinking to cope strongly predict alcohol use.
  • Men reported higher reliance on drinking to cope than women.

Conclusions:

  • Drinking to cope is a significant and problematic factor in college student alcohol use.
  • Findings suggest a need for targeted interventions to address this coping strategy.