Gayle M Wells1. 1. Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723, USA. gwells@wcu.edu
Abstract
UNLABELLED: Religiosity and campus culture were examined in relationship to alcohol consumption among college students using reference group theory. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: College students (N = 530) at a religious college and at a state university complete questionnaires on alcohol use and religiosity. Statistical tests and logistic regression were utilized to examine alcohol use, religiosity, and campus environment. RESULTS: Alcohol consumption was significantly higher among students at the university (M = 26.9 drinks) versus students at the religious college (M = 11.9 drinks). University students also had lower religiosity scores (M = 23.8) than students at the religious college (M = 26.5). Students who attend a secular university are 4 times more likely to be moderate or heavy drinkers compared to students attending a religiously affiliated college. Students with the least religiosity were 27 times more likely to be a heavy alcohol user and 9 times more likely to be a moderate alcohol user compared to students with greater religiosity.
UNLABELLED: Religiosity and campus culture were examined in relationship to alcohol consumption among college students using reference group theory. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: College students (N = 530) at a religious college and at a state university complete questionnaires on alcohol use and religiosity. Statistical tests and logistic regression were utilized to examine alcohol use, religiosity, and campus environment. RESULTS:Alcohol consumption was significantly higher among students at the university (M = 26.9 drinks) versus students at the religious college (M = 11.9 drinks). University students also had lower religiosity scores (M = 23.8) than students at the religious college (M = 26.5). Students who attend a secular university are 4 times more likely to be moderate or heavy drinkers compared to students attending a religiously affiliated college. Students with the least religiosity were 27 times more likely to be a heavy alcohol user and 9 times more likely to be a moderate alcohol user compared to students with greater religiosity.
Authors: Dawn W Foster; Michelle C Quist; Chelsie M Young; Jennifer L Bryan; Mai-Ly Nguyen; Clayton Neighbors Journal: Addict Behav Date: 2013-07-03 Impact factor: 3.913