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  • 1University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA. fabian@umn.edu

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Underage college students easily obtain alcohol, primarily from legal-age peers or fake IDs. Access methods like parties are common, but "shoulder tapping" is rare, highlighting varied underage drinking behaviors.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Substance Abuse Research

Background:

  • Alcohol consumption is prevalent among underage college students, leading to significant health and social issues.
  • Limited qualitative data exists on the specific methods and sources underage students use to access alcohol.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and detail the sources and methods by which underage college students obtain alcohol.
  • To understand the nuances of alcohol access within this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted focus groups with 19 underage college students.
  • Gathered qualitative data on alcohol acquisition strategies and related issues.

Main Results:

  • Students reported easy access to alcohol from diverse sources.
  • Most common sources include legal-age friends/acquaintances and individuals using false identification.
  • Parties were frequently cited as a source, while 'shoulder tapping' was uncommon.
  • Debate exists regarding differential alcohol access for fraternity/sorority members versus non-Greeks.

Conclusions:

  • Underage college students utilize multiple avenues to obtain alcohol, with social networks and identity manipulation being key.
  • Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions addressing prevalent alcohol access routes in college settings.