University Presentation Showcase: Graduate Division
Drinking Behaviors Versus Perceived Norms of Kentucky College Students
Presenter Hometown
Lexington
Major
Master of Public Health
Department
Health Promotion and Administration
Degree
Graduate
Mentor
Laurie Larkin
Mentor Department
Health Promotion and Administration
Recommended Citation
Goodman, Anne E.; Larkin, Laurie; Lasslo, Julie; and Loftis, Rae, "Drinking Behaviors Versus Perceived Norms of Kentucky College Students" (2024). University Presentation Showcase Event. 3.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2024/graduate/3
Abstract
Accidents and unintentional injury are the number one cause of death in college-aged adults. More than 1,500 college-aged students die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries per year, including motor-vehicle crashes. Other alcohol-related problems for college students include physical assault, sexual assault, and poor academic performance. In the state of Kentucky 17% of adults report binge drinking habits, and 1 in 4 deaths are due to vehicular accidents involving alcohol consumption. This is in line with the stats for the rest of the country. The purpose of the study is to assess the drinking habits versus perceived drinking norms of students attending a regional Kentucky university. Data will be gathered using a self-reported survey known as the Drinking Behaviors vs. Perceived Norms of Kentucky College Students Survey, consisting of 8 questions asking about their drinking habits versus what they perceive the drinking habits of their peers to be, and 6 demographic questions. The data will be analyzed using frequencies, percentages, and means for demographic results and chi-square analysis comparing self-reported drinking habits and perceived drinking norms. Results will be forthcoming.
Keywords: alcohol, norms, drinking behaviors, college students
Presentation format
Poster
Drinking Behaviors Versus Perceived Norms of Kentucky College Students Poster
Drinking Behaviors Versus Perceived Norms of Kentucky College Students
Accidents and unintentional injury are the number one cause of death in college-aged adults. More than 1,500 college-aged students die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries per year, including motor-vehicle crashes. Other alcohol-related problems for college students include physical assault, sexual assault, and poor academic performance. In the state of Kentucky 17% of adults report binge drinking habits, and 1 in 4 deaths are due to vehicular accidents involving alcohol consumption. This is in line with the stats for the rest of the country. The purpose of the study is to assess the drinking habits versus perceived drinking norms of students attending a regional Kentucky university. Data will be gathered using a self-reported survey known as the Drinking Behaviors vs. Perceived Norms of Kentucky College Students Survey, consisting of 8 questions asking about their drinking habits versus what they perceive the drinking habits of their peers to be, and 6 demographic questions. The data will be analyzed using frequencies, percentages, and means for demographic results and chi-square analysis comparing self-reported drinking habits and perceived drinking norms. Results will be forthcoming.
Keywords: alcohol, norms, drinking behaviors, college students
