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It's Game Time: Drinking Intentions, Alcohol Consumption, and Consequences at College Tailgates
Eleanor L S Leavens1, Julie Croff2, Rachel Feddor1
1a Department of Psychology , Oklahoma State University , Stillwater , Oklahoma , USA.
Substance Use & Misuse
|June 22, 2018
Summary
College students attending football tailgates often drink alcohol, with intentions to get intoxicated predicting negative consequences. Preventing alcohol-related harm requires addressing these intentions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Substance Use Research
- Higher Education Studies
Background:
- Alcohol consumption and its negative effects are significant issues on college campuses.
- Tailgating at college sporting events may contribute to alcohol misuse, but research is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the drinking patterns of individuals attending college game day tailgates.
- To assess the alcohol-related consequences experienced by these attendees.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 89 participants from Midwest US college football tailgates in fall 2014.
- Collected breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) samples and survey data.
- Conducted a follow-up survey with 62 participants to track alcohol-related consequences.
Main Results:
- Over 50% of participants had a BrAC above 0.000.
- One-third intended to abstain or drink moderately without getting buzzed.
- Intentions to become intoxicated significantly predicted alcohol consumption and subsequent negative consequences.
Conclusions:
- This study provides current insights into alcohol consumption and consequences at college football tailgates.
- Findings suggest that modifying intentions to become intoxicated could be a strategy for preventing alcohol-related harm.