Finding and Keeping Friends in College and Their Influence on Alcohol Use: A Network Analysis

Schaefer, David R.; Woerden, Irene van; Hruschka, Daniel J.; Bruening, Meg

doi:10.15288/jsad.2021.82.121

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“…Further, having a higher percentage of drinkers in an individual’s network was associated with increases in weekly drinking outcomes (i.e., drinks per drinking day and estimated blood alcohol concentration) 12 months later (Hallgren & Barnett, 2016; Reifman et al, 2006; Schaefer et al, 2021). Participant drinking levels were also positively associated with social network drinking levels 12 months later, suggesting the relationship may be bidirectional (Hallgren & Barnett, 2016).…”

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“…Participant drinking levels were also positively associated with social network drinking levels 12 months later, suggesting the relationship may be bidirectional (Hallgren & Barnett, 2016). Drinking students were also more likely to form new friendships at subsequent assessments than nondrinking students (Schaefer et al, 2021). Interestingly, adding more heavy drinkers to the network during college was associated with increased alcohol use when controlling for high school drinking (Meisel & Barnett, 2017).…”

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Using social network methodology to examine the effects of exposure to alcohol-related social media content on alcohol use: A critical review.

Strowger¹,

Braitman²

2023

Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology

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Peer social influence is a robust predictor of problematic drinking among young adults and adolescents; it is typically assessed by collecting nonspecific social network information (i.e., behaviors of peers globally) or specific social network information (i.e., behaviors of named friends). Socialization happens both in-person and online through social media. Exposure to alcohol-related social media content is consistently related to alcohol consumption in cross-sectional and longitudinal studies alike. Previous research has often not focused on who specifically is sharing the alcohol-related social media content with most examining effects of exposure to content posted by nonspecific network members (e.g., peers, friends) and individual alcohol consumption. The purpose of the current critical review is to describe how exposure to alcohol-related social media content is commonly measured and how including a specific social network assessment may explain more variance in alcohol use. The review found inconsistencies in the reference groups used when assessing frequency of exposure and found that specific modalities of content exposure were often not assessed. Of the 30 published studies reviewed, 15 used cross-sectional designs, which is regrettable considering that the composition of adolescent and young adult peer groups have been found to change over time possibly affecting the content viewed. Understanding factors which affect the relationship between exposure to alcohol-related social media content and individual alcohol use has implications for tailoring drinking interventions to address the unique social influence of social media content. Gaps in the literature are summarized and future directions for research are discussed.

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confidence: 99%

Using social network methodology to examine the effects of exposure to alcohol-related social media content on alcohol use: A critical review.

Strowger¹,

Braitman²

2023

Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology

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“…Moreover, a popularity goal may predict alcohol consumption in adolescents [ 78 ]. Inducing a comparative mental state among peers with alcohol [ 3 ] and engaging in synchronized behaviours with peers (e.g., having fun with friends, partying and celebrations) may enhance group bonding beyond drug-free interactions [ 79 – 81 ] as the most frequent alcohol use for self-management in adolescents [ 75 ].…”

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Self-management with alcohol over lifespan: psychological mechanisms, neurobiological underpinnings, and risk assessment

Müller¹,

Schumann²,

Rehm³

et al. 2023

Mol Psychiatry

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Self-management includes all behavioural measures and cognitive activities aimed at coping with challenges arising throughout the lifespan. While virtually all of these challenges can be met without pharmacological means, alcohol consumption has long been instrumentalized as a supporting tool to help coping with problems arising selectively at adolescence, adulthood, and ageing. Here, we present, to our knowledge, the first systematic review of alcohol instrumentalization throughout lifespan. We searched MEDLINE, Google Scholar, PsycINFO and CINAHL (from Jan, 1990, to Dec, 2022) and analysed consumption patterns, goals and potential neurobiological mechanisms. Evidence shows a regular non-addictive use of alcohol to self-manage developmental issues during adolescence, adulthood, and ageing. Alcohol is selectively used to overcome problems arising from dysfunctional personality traits, which manifest in adolescence. A large range of psychiatric disorders gives rise to alcohol use for the self-management of distinct symptoms starting mainly in adulthood. We identify those neuropharmacological effects of alcohol that selectively serve self-management under specific conditions. Finally, we discuss the adverse effects and associated risks that arise from the use of alcohol for self-management. Even well-controlled alcohol use adversely impacts health. Based on these findings, we suggest the implementation of an entirely new view. Health policy action may actively embrace both sides of the phenomenon through a personalized informed use that allows for harm-controlled self-management with alcohol.

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“…Research with emerging adults has highlighted the importance of social networks in both generating risk (e.g., substance use; Kennedy et al, 2018;Tucker et al, 2015) and providing protection (e.g., improve mental health; Löwenstein & Frank, 2022;Mason et al, 2014;Parkhurst et al, 2022) for behavioral health. For example, emerging adults with social network members who use substances, such as cigarettes, alcohol, or cannabis, are more likely to use these substances as well (Bartel et al, 2022;de la Haye et al, 2013;Kehayes et al,, 2021; J. S. Tucker et al, 2014), whereas those with supportive networks (e.g., feel close to their friends or get support to not use substances) report better mental health and less alcohol and other drug (AOD) use (Löwenstein & Frank, 2022;Schaefer et al, 2021;.…”

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“…For example, emerging adults with social network members who use substances, such as cigarettes, alcohol, or cannabis, are more likely to use these substances as well (Bartel et al, 2022; de la Haye et al, 2013; Kehayes et al,, 2021; J. S. Tucker et al, 2014), whereas those with supportive networks (e.g., feel close to their friends or get support to not use substances) report better mental health and less alcohol and other drug (AOD) use (Löwenstein & Frank, 2022; Schaefer et al, 2021; J. A. Tucker et al, 2022).…”

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Risk and protective factors of social networks on alcohol, cannabis, and opioid use among urban American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults.

D’Amico¹,

Kennedy²,

Malika³

et al. 2023

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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Objectives: Assess associations between social networks and urban American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults' alcohol, cannabis, and opioid use and intentions. Method: American Indian/Alaska Native participants ages 18-25 (N = 150; 86% female) were recruited across the United States from 12/20 to 10/21 via social media. Participants named up to 15 people whom they talked with most over the past 3 months and reported who (a) used alcohol and cannabis heavily or used other drugs (e.g., opioid use), (b) engaged in traditional practices, and (c) provided support. They also reported past 3-month alcohol, cannabis, and opioid use and intentions to use. Results: Having a higher proportion of network members engaging in regular cannabis and heavy alcohol use (but not other drugs) was associated with more frequent cannabis use and stronger cannabis use intentions. Participants with higher proportions of members engaging in heavy alcohol use, regular cannabis use, or other drug use and who did not engage in traditional practices were more likely to report cannabis use and greater intentions to use cannabis and drink alcohol. In contrast, participants with higher proportions of network members engaging in traditional practices and who did not report heavy alcohol use, regular cannabis use, or other drug use were less likely to report intentions to use cannabis or drink alcohol. Conclusions: Findings emphasize what many studies have shown among various racial/ethnic groups-having network members who use substances increases the chance of use. Findings also highlight that traditional practices may be an important part of the prevention approach for this population. Public Health Significance StatementThere are no prior studies that have examined the role of social networks on health behaviors (including substance use) among urban American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults in the United States. Participants with a higher proportion of network members engaging in traditional practices but not heavy substance use were less likely to report intentions to use cannabis or drink alcohol. This study highlights that traditional practices (e.g., beading, storytelling, dancing) may be an important part of the prevention approach for this population.

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Finding and Keeping Friends in College and Their Influence on Alcohol Use: A Network Analysis

Cited by 4 publications

References 50 publications

Using social network methodology to examine the effects of exposure to alcohol-related social media content on alcohol use: A critical review.

Using social network methodology to examine the effects of exposure to alcohol-related social media content on alcohol use: A critical review.

Self-management with alcohol over lifespan: psychological mechanisms, neurobiological underpinnings, and risk assessment

Risk and protective factors of social networks on alcohol, cannabis, and opioid use among urban American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults.

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