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Predictors of college student support for alcohol control policies and stricter enforcement strategies
Andrea M Lavigne1, Caren Francione Witt, Mark D Wood
1Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881, USA.
Objectives:
With alcohol-related problems remaining a concern on college campuses, prevention efforts are increasingly directed to addressing the environmental factors that encourage consumption. This study examined students' support for alcohol control policies, correlates of that support, and actual vs. perceived peer support.
Methods:
Telephone interviews were conducted with a random sample of 510 college students. We conducted a three-step hierarchical regression analysis to examine predictors of policy support. Levels of personal and perceived peer support for alcohol control policies were compared.
Results:
Findings revealed a high level of policy support among students, with variability in support by gender, alcohol consumption levels, and drinking and driving tendencies. Additionally, compared to the percentage of students who supported each policy, a smaller percentage thought other students were supportive.
Conclusions:
Results provide valuable insights to inform the development of media campaigns and other environmental management initiatives.
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