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11 Department of Sport Science Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea.
Psychological Reports
|December 3, 2014
Summary
Most Korean college students drink alcohol, with significant sex differences in drinking behavior and drinking refusal self-efficacy (DRSE). Understanding these patterns is key for effective university interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Alcohol consumption is prevalent among college students.
- Understanding sex differences in drinking behavior is crucial.
- Drinking refusal self-efficacy (DRSE) may influence alcohol consumption patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the prevalence of drinking behavior and sex differences in Korean college students.
- To investigate the relationship between drinking behavior and DRSE.
- To inform practical interventions for controlling student drinking.
Main Methods:
- A convenience sample of 582 Korean college students (309 men, 273 women) participated.
- Data were collected using the AUDIT-K (drinking habit scale) and DRSEQ-R (drinking refusal self-efficacy questionnaire).
- Statistical analyses examined prevalence, sex differences, and associations between variables.
Main Results:
- 74.4% of students reported drinking alcohol; 80.1% were regular drinkers.
- Significant differences in drinking behavior were observed by sex.
- Drinking behavior showed significant associations with sex and DRSE.
Conclusions:
- Korean college students exhibit high rates of alcohol consumption with notable sex-based variations.
- DRSE is a significant factor associated with drinking behavior.
- Findings support the development of targeted interventions to manage alcohol use in university settings.
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