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  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Substance Abuse Research

Background:

  • College student drinking is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding racial differences in alcohol use is crucial for effective interventions.
  • Protective behavioral strategies (PBSs) can mitigate alcohol-related harms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine racial differences in drinking motives, PBSs, alcohol consumption, and alcohol-related problems.
  • To compare these factors between Black and White college student drinkers.
  • To inform the development of culturally relevant prevention and intervention programs.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 443 undergraduate college students (66.8% White, 33.3% Black).
  • Participants were recruited from sociology classes and university residence halls.
  • Data collected included drinking motives, PBSs, alcohol consumption levels, and alcohol-related problems.

Main Results:

  • Significant racial differences were observed in drinking motives between Black and White students.
  • Variations in the use of protective behavioral strategies (PBSs) were noted across racial groups.
  • Differences in alcohol consumption patterns and related problems were identified between racial cohorts.

Conclusions:

  • Racial disparities exist in college student drinking behaviors, motives, and protective strategies.
  • These observed differences have important implications for designing targeted prevention and intervention initiatives.
  • Culturally sensitive programs are needed to effectively reduce alcohol consumption and related harms among diverse student populations.