The Relationship Among Alcohol Consumption, Tailgating, and Negative Consequences

    Authors

    S. A. Lawrence; T. Hall;P. Lancey

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Child Adolesc. Subst. Abus.

    Keywords

    binge drinking; college students; negative consequences; tailgating; COLLEGE BINGE DRINKING; HARVARD-SCHOOL; STUDENTS; PREVALENCE; BEHAVIOR; RISK; ADOLESCENCE; PREVENTION; ADULTHOOD; DRINKERS; Substance Abuse

    Abstract

    Tailgating has been associated with both problem drinking and high-risk behaviors. The purpose of this study was to determine if student participation in game day on-campus tailgating activities is associated with increased alcohol consumption. Employing a convenience sample of 567 university students, the authors compared the alcohol use patterns of students who participated in tailgating activities with students who did not. Survey results indicate that tailgating is positively associated (p < .05) with increased drinking and greater high-risk behaviors for college students. Implications for practice and future research are highlighted.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse

    Volume

    21

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2012

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    222

    Last Page

    237

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000306319100003

    ISSN

    1067-828X

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