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Drinking patterns and drinking problems of college students.

R C Engs

    Journal of Studies on Alcohol
    |November 1, 1977
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    Recent college student surveys show increased alcohol consumption among women and decreased heavy drinking in Black men. Differences in drinking patterns between freshmen and seniors are diminishing, with no rise in related problems.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Sociology
    • Higher Education Studies

    Background:

    • Understanding contemporary college student drinking behaviors is crucial for public health interventions.
    • Previous research indicated significant demographic and class-level variations in college alcohol consumption.
    • Identifying trends in alcohol use and related problems among U.S. college students is an ongoing public health priority.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess current alcohol consumption patterns among students at U.S. colleges.
    • To compare contemporary drinking trends with findings from previous studies.
    • To identify changes in drinking behaviors across different demographic groups and academic years.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted among students at 13 U.S. colleges.

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  • Data collected focused on alcohol consumption frequency and incidence of drinking-related problems.
  • Findings were compared with historical data from similar student populations.

    • Main Results:

    • Increased prevalence of alcohol consumption was observed among women.
    • A decrease in the rate of heavy drinking was noted among Black men.
    • Reduced disparities in drinking patterns were found between freshmen and seniors.
    • No significant increase in the incidence of drinking-related problems was reported.

    Conclusions:

    • College student drinking patterns are evolving, with notable shifts in gender and race/ethnicity-specific behaviors.
    • The gap in drinking behaviors between early and late-stage college students is narrowing.
    • Current data suggest a stabilization, rather than an increase, in alcohol-related problems within this population.