Drinking Games in the College Environment: A Review.

摘要: Drinking games among American college students, although popular, contribute significantly to excessive drinking and alcohol-related problems. appear facilitate socialization, are especially prevalent younger students. This article reviews the qualitative quantitative research on games. Findings from studies suggest that students participate in intoxicate themselves others, for competition. Quantitative have identified motives initiating stopping games, as well age gender differences participation. Research findings highlight importance of educating about risks associated with playing Specifically, should be alerted heightened risk extreme intoxication consequences can result Women at particular experiencing sexual assault game context. Alternative socialization opportunities provided counteract inherent social advantages ********** DRINKING GAMES IN THE COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT: A REVIEW emerged a considerable influence alcohol use past 20 years. They become increasingly popular since 1950s 1960s (Douglas, 1987), been subject books (Griscom, Rand, Johnson & 1988) even television shows (Vranica, 2002). Currently, there over 150 different campuses, prevalence estimates self-reported participation month range 47% 62% (Borsari, Bergen-Cico Carey, 2003; Johnson, Wendel Hamilton, 1998; Nagoshi, Wood, Cote Abbit, 1994). all common goal: get participants intoxicated 1987; Green Gilder, 1990; Newman, Crawford, Nellis, 1991). Refusal drink during frequently results heckling disapproval fellow players. As result, large quantities often consumed by players (Green Grider, 1990). indicates they heavy has generated great deal concern decade. Excessive campuses increases chances accidents fatalities, destructive behaviors such damaging property, interpersonal conflicts (e.g., arguments or fights), risky unplanned activity. In addition, heavily miss more classes, fall behind schoolwork, receive poor grades (see Perkins, 2002, review consequences). The must share environment drinkers also experience problems ranging minor inconveniences having their sleep disturbed criminal acts (Wechsler, Dowdall, Maenner, Gledhill-Hoyt Lee, 1998). Overall, adverse effects necessitated formation National Task Force College comprised researchers, educators (National Institute Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism, [NIAAA], 2001a, 2001b). After detailed literature drinking, recommended performed individual level factors participation) "are potentially modifiable [and] this information point intervention" (NIAAA, p. x). adheres Force's recommendation three ways. First, provides description cited reasons playing. Second, demonstrates unique student consequences, …