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College students' drinking problems: a national study, 1982-1991.

D J Hanson1, R C Engs

  • 1State University of New York College, Potsdam, NY 13676.

Psychological Reports
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

College student drinking problems increased significantly across the continental US between 1982 and 1991. While 10 of 17 issues rose, driving-related problems saw notable decreases.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Higher Education Studies

Background:

  • College student drinking is a persistent public health concern.
  • Understanding trends in alcohol-related problems is crucial for intervention.
  • Previous research indicates varied patterns in student alcohol consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in drinking problems among college students in the continental United States.
  • To identify specific types of drinking problems that increased or decreased over time.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design examining data from 1982, 1985, 1988, and 1991.
  • Analysis of drinking problems reported by a large sample of college students (n=4,405 to n=3,453) across continental US states.
  • Statistical comparison of 17 distinct drinking-related problems across the surveyed years.

Main Results:

  • An overall increase was observed in 10 out of 17 studied drinking problems.
  • Four types of drinking problems showed a decrease.
  • Three of the four decreasing problems were specifically related to driving incidents.

Conclusions:

  • Student drinking problems represent a dynamic issue with specific areas of escalation.
  • The reduction in driving-related problems may indicate successful prevention efforts or behavioral shifts.
  • Further research is needed to understand the factors driving both increases and decreases in specific drinking behaviors.

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