| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 899177 | Addictive Behaviors | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Recent studies have examined alcohol-related consequences in college students as an independent outcome variable, rather than as a result of heavy drinking. The present study examined the patterns of consequences experienced by first-year college students (n = 169). Specifically, the number of distinct consequences and the frequency of repeated consequences were evaluated as well as the combination of the two. Results revealed that 80% of participants reported experiencing multiple consequences, with over 34% of students reporting 6 or more unique consequences over the course of their freshmen year. In addition, nearly 50% of the sample reported experiencing 3 or more consequences repeatedly. Further, 23% of the sample reported experiencing 5 or more repeated consequences and 6 or more multiple consequences. These individuals experienced 38% of the multiple consequences and 54% of the repeated consequences reported by the entire sample, suggesting individuals who endorsed experiencing multiple consequences repeatedly also experienced a disproportionate number of the total consequences reported by the sample. The findings suggest there are specific high-risk patterns of alcohol-related consequences and demonstrate a need for further examination of additional variables that predict consequences.
Research Highlights► College students experienced several unique and repeated alcohol consequences. ► 34% of participants reported experiencing 6 or more unique alcohol consequences. ► Nearly 50% reported experiencing 3 or more alcohol consequences repeatedly. ► 23% of the sample endorsed high rates of both multiple and repeated consequences. ► These 23% experienced a disproportionate number of consequences.
