Predictors of College Student Support for Alcohol Control Policies and Stricter Enforcement Strategies

Lavigne, Andrea M.; Witt, Caren Francione; Wood, Mark D.; Laforge, Robert G.; DeJong, William

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“…This percentage parallels findings by DeJong et al (2007) in which the majority of students at most schools indicated support for at least some university alcohol policies. One might expect more overall resistance to policies given the magnitude of drinking and negative consequences experienced by the sample and recent findings indicating that heavy drinkers are least likely to support alcohol control strategies (Lavigne et al, 2008). …”

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“…However, the relationship between students’ perceptions of college policies – norms at a more macro level – and their own alcohol use is largely unexplored. Lavigne, Witt, Wood, Laforge & DeJong (2008) examined predictors of alcohol control policy support among students at a public university and found less support among men, heavier drinkers, and frequent drinking drivers.…”

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Perceptions of alcohol policy and drinking behavior: Results of a latent class analysis of college student drinkers

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Objective-The purpose of this study was to extend the limited research on college student support for alcohol control policies by using a latent class analysis to examine the shared characteristics of drinking students who support or oppose such policies.Methods-We used data from a sample of 2393 students drawn from a larger study on high risk drinking at a mid-western university. Data was collected between October 2005 and May 2007. We conducted a latent class analysis to identify sub-groups of drinking students based on relevant variables.Results-The results of the latent class analysis yielded a model which could correctly classify 90% of the students taking the survey into one of four "classes" based upon their response to four items on the questionnaire.Conclusions-Interventions would benefit from approaches that target both student perceptions and specific policies that are most conducive to student support and engagement.

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Perceptions of alcohol policy and drinking behavior: Results of a latent class analysis of college student drinkers

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Andrews

et al. 2010

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“…Table 1 displays percentages of students who supported each policy in the current study, as well as percentages that supported similarly worded policy items in previous studies (see DeJong et al, 2007; Lavigne et al, 2008; Wechsler, Lee, Kuo, et al, 2002). In the current sample, the majority of participants supported “Offer alcohol-free dorms”, “Require non-alcoholic beverages be available when alcohol is served at campus events and parties”, “Provide more alcohol-free recreational and cultural opportunities such as movies, dances, sports, and lectures”, and “Make the alcohol rules more clear.” The policies least supported by this mandated sample pertained to stricter enforcement of campus alcohol policy and underage drinking laws.…”

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“…Ten questions adapted from previous research (see DeJong et al, 2007; Lavigne et al, 2008; Wechsler, Lee, Kuo, et al, 2002) and themes found in alcohol policy literature assessed APS (see Table 1). Participants reported to what extent they supported or opposed the 10 items according to a 0 (Strongly Oppose) to 3 (Strongly Support) scale.…”

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“…Heavier drinkers were less supportive of alcohol policies than lighter drinkers (Wechsler, Lee, Nelson, et al, 2002; Lavigne, Witt, Wood, Laforge, & DeJong, 2008), and women supported alcohol policies more than men (Lavigne et al, 2008). The relation between gender and drinking is well established (see Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2009), with men reporting more drinking than women.…”

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Alcohol policy support among mandated college students

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2011

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Background Alcohol consumption on college campuses is high, and often dangerous. College administrators have created policies to control alcohol consumption, but student body support or opposition of specific policies has been relatively unexplored. Method The current study examined the relations of alcohol policy support with gender and alcohol consumption. Mandated students (N = 229; 44% women) completed self-report assessments of alcohol policy support and alcohol consumption. Results Women supported policies to a greater extent than did men, as did lighter drinkers relative to heavier drinkers. Drinks per drinking day fully mediated the relation between gender and alcohol policy support. Conclusion While alcohol policy support differs by gender, this covariation is explained by differences in alcohol consumption. Findings have implications for addressing alcohol policy support among mandated college students.

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Local Support for Alcohol Control Policies and Perceptions of Neighborhood Issues in Two College Communities

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Background Although valuable, national opinion surveys on alcohol policy may be less informative for policy development at the local level. Using samples of adult residents in two college communities, the present study: 1) measured public support for local alcohol control policies to stem underage drinking and alcohol over-service in on-premise outlets; 2) assessed residents' opinions regarding neighborhood problems; and 3) identified factors associated with strong policy support. Methods We administered random-sample telephone surveys to residents ages 21 years and older in college communities located in Community 1 (N = 501; mean age = 57.4 years, SD = 14.7) and Community 2 (N = 505; mean age = 56.0 years, SD = 15.2). The response rates were typical of telephone surveys (Community 1: 33.5%; Community 2: 29.9%). We assessed support for 16 alcohol control policies and the occurrence of specific types of neighborhood incidents (e.g., witnessing intoxicated people). We used multiple regression analyses to determine factors associated with policy support. Results Residents in Community 1 reported significantly higher weekly alcohol use, a greater number of witnessed neighborhood incidents, and a higher level of perceived neighborhood problems than did residents in Community 2. Residents in Community 1 perceived local alcohol control policies and their enforcement to be significantly stricter. Overall, policy support was high and did not differ between the communities. In both communities, higher policy support was significantly associated with being female, being older, less weekly alcohol use, and lower perceived strictness of alcohol control policies and enforcement. Conclusions It is important for campus officials and community leaders to be aware of and publicize favorable public opinion when advocating for policy change, especially at the local level. Information on residents' perceptions of the neighborhood issues they face can also inform local policy and enforcement efforts.

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Predictors of College Student Support for Alcohol Control Policies and Stricter Enforcement Strategies

Abstract: Results provide valuable insights to inform the development of media campaigns and other environmental management initiatives.

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Perceptions of alcohol policy and drinking behavior: Results of a latent class analysis of college student drinkers

Perceptions of alcohol policy and drinking behavior: Results of a latent class analysis of college student drinkers

Alcohol policy support among mandated college students

Local Support for Alcohol Control Policies and Perceptions of Neighborhood Issues in Two College Communities

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