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Neither a problem nor my problem: Risk factors for underage drinking disengagement among college students
Kayla Ford1, Byron L Zamboanga1, Amie R Newins2
1Department of Psychological Science, University of ArkansasArkansas, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|April 23, 2024
Summary
Underage drinking disengagement (UDD) attitudes vary by race, living situation, and school environment. Legal drinking age did not moderate the link between UDD and alcohol consumption in college students.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Addiction Science
Background:
- Underage drinking disengagement (UDD) encompasses cognitive restructuring and minimizing agency regarding alcohol consumption.
- Understanding demographic and social factors influencing UDD is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine demographic correlates of UDD in college students.
- To investigate the moderating effect of legal drinking status on the relationship between UDD and alcohol use.
Main Methods:
- A confidential online survey was administered to 893 college student drinkers.
- The survey included the UDD Scale for College Students and the AUDIT-C to assess alcohol use patterns.
Main Results:
- White, multiracial, and underage students, or those living with others, showed higher UDD.
- Greek affiliation and perceptions of a
- party school
- environment were associated with increased UDD.
- Legal drinking age did not moderate the association between UDD and alcohol use.
Conclusions:
- Identifying students at risk for UDD is essential for preventing negative consequences of underage drinking.
- Educational initiatives focusing on the ramifications of underage drinking can help mitigate associated risks.
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