Gender, male-typicality, and social norms predicting adolescent alcohol intoxication and marijuana use

Mahalik, James R.; Lombardi, Caitlin McPherran; Sims, Jacqueline; Coley, Rebekah Levine; Lynch, Alicia Doyle

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.08.013

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“…This overlap increases the likelihood of discovering unauthentic self-disclosure, thereby promoting the veracity of self-generated information on these sites [31][32]. Furthermore, mass media associate alcohol consumption with desirable images [36] and promote this behavior especially among men by connecting it with masculinity [37]. Thus, for college students, sharing drinking information on SNSs may be viewed as a means of boosting their public image [12].…”

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Assessing Drinking Norms from Attending Drinking Events and Social Network Site Use

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Stefanone

2017

Proceedings of the 50th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (2017)

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Section: Sct and Drinking Normsmentioning

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Assessing Drinking Norms from Attending Drinking Events and Social Network Site Use

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Stefanone

2017

Proceedings of the 50th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (2017)

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“…More recently, Mahalik et al (2015) used this measure to determine that behaving similarly to male peers increased men’s and women’s risk for substance use in the United States. Taken together, this previous research demonstrates the potential predictive utility of empirically derived constructs based on behaviors that are important health and social outcomes.…”

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“…First, we present a more thorough description of the methodological technique and present analyses demonstrating reliability and validity of this empirically derived measure of gender, whereas Cleveland et al (2001); Udry and Chantala (2004, 2006), and Mahalik et al (2015) did not. Second, for evaluation and descriptive purposes, we apply and assess the measurement technique at all four waves of Add Health data, rather than at a single wave as was done by Cleveland et al, Udry and Chantala, and Mahalik et al, extending measurement from adolescence into adulthood and enabling us to observe developmental change in the measure.…”

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Description and Evaluation of a Measurement Technique for Assessment of Performing Gender

2016

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The influence of masculinity and femininity on behaviors and outcomes has been extensively studied in social science research using various measurement strategies. In the present paper, we describe and evaluate a measurement technique that uses existing survey items to capture the extent to which an individual behaves similarly to their same-gender peers. We use data from the first four waves of The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health), a nationally representative sample of adolescents (age 12–18) in the United States who were re-interviewed at ages 13–19, 18–26, and 24–32. We estimate split-half reliability and provide evidence that supports the validity of this measurement technique. We demonstrate that the resulting measure does not perform as a trait measure and is associated with involvement in violent fights, a pattern consistent with theory and empirical findings. This measurement technique represents a novel approach for gender researchers with the potential for expanding our current knowledge base.

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“…Nor did this study identify common gender differences in intoxication by gender [21]. However, this study indicates that consumption of 1.5 oz shots of liquor/spirits is associated with a significant increase in the likelihood of being over the legal drinking limit.…”

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Predictors of breath alcohol concentrations in college parties

Croff

Leavens

Olson

2017

Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy

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BackgroundAlcohol use and subsequent consequences are harmful for individual college students. Other students and the university can also be negatively impacted by the consequences of alcohol use.MethodA field-based study was used to assess the alcohol use environment at college parties. Researchers replicated a previous study by driving and walking a route to identify parties primarily on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings between 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM across an academic year. Parties were randomly sampled. Hosts were asked for permission to enter the party at each sampled location. A census of partygoers was attempted at each party. Participants were asked to complete a brief survey and give a breath sample. All participants were recruited into a follow-up survey. Bivariate and multivariate analyses of individual-level and party-level factors associated with intoxication are presented.ResultsThe research team identified 29 parties: 16 were approached, and 12 were surveyed. Overall, 112 participants were surveyed for a response rate of approximately 28.7% of partygoers. Controlling for demographic characteristics, consumption of shots of liquor/spirits was significantly associated with a five times greater risk for intoxication. Notably, drinking games were protective of breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) risk in this model. Individuals who reported engaging in drinking games were 74% less likely to report a BrAC above the U.S. legal limit, while controlling for underage drinking in the model. Several party characteristics were identified that increased overall BrAC at the parties, including whether the party was themed, if it was a Greek life party, and whether there were illicit drugs present. Notably, when intoxication is examined by gender and party theme, women are significantly more likely to be intoxicated at themed parties: 75% were above 0.08 at themed parties compared to 35% above 0.08 at non-themed parties.ConclusionsField-based data collection methods can, and should, be modified to conduct needs assessment and evaluation of prevention programs on college campuses. The findings on this campus were different than the originally sampled campus. Prevention programs should target unique risks identified on each campus, and to respond to problematic party behaviors with comprehensive programming rather than policy-level bans.

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Gender, male-typicality, and social norms predicting adolescent alcohol intoxication and marijuana use

Cited by 74 publications

References 38 publications

Assessing Drinking Norms from Attending Drinking Events and Social Network Site Use

Assessing Drinking Norms from Attending Drinking Events and Social Network Site Use

Description and Evaluation of a Measurement Technique for Assessment of Performing Gender

Predictors of breath alcohol concentrations in college parties

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