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Relationships between school harassment and problematic drinking in a college sample: Is need for approval a
Tracy W Lin1, Kathleen M Rospenda1, Judith A Richman1
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|June 23, 2022
Summary
Need for approval amplifies the link between generalized harassment and binge drinking in college men. This highlights harassment as a risk factor for alcohol misuse, especially when considering personality traits.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Harassment exposure is a significant stressor for college students.
- Alcohol misuse is a prevalent issue in higher education settings.
- Personality characteristics may influence individual responses to stressors like harassment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if need for approval moderates the relationship between harassment and alcohol misuse over time.
- To compare these effects between genders in a college sample.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal data from 1,240 college students across six waves (2011-2015).
- Two-level mixed modeling analyzed sexual and generalized harassment separately.
- Analyses were conducted independently for men and women.
Main Results:
- Need for approval significantly moderated the link between generalized harassment and binge drinking exclusively in men.
- Higher need for approval increased the risk of binge drinking for male students exposed to generalized harassment.
Conclusions:
- Harassment is a contributing risk factor for high alcohol consumption among college students.
- Personality traits, such as need for approval, play a role in this relationship, particularly for men.
- Mental health professionals should consider both harassment exposure and personality when addressing student alcohol misuse.
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