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Alyssa L Berger1, Anna Wang1, Zoe J Martusewicz1
1Department of Epidemiology, Colleges of Public Health and Health Professions and Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Abstract:
Objective: This study investigated the relationship between the students' combined belonging and binge drinking. Combined belonging was defined as a combination of both subjective (perceived belonging) and objective (participation in school activities) measures of belonging. Participants: The sample included 33,360 college students enrolled in U.S. States collegiate institutions. Methods: Data were obtained from an online survey through the Healthy Minds Study from 2018 to 2019. Logistic regression models estimated odds ratios and corresponding 95% confidence intervals. Results: Overall, 39.3% of students met criteria for binge drinking. Combined belonging had the highest odds of binge drinking compared to their counterparts. Being 21 and 22 years of age was the strongest risk factor for binge drinking. Conclusions: Interventions should be tailored to include objective and subjective measures of belonging to effectively reduce college binge drinking.
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