Bibliography of College Binge Drinking - Articles

 

Cametta, C. and Nagoshi, C. (1995). Stress, depression, irrational beliefs, and alcohol use and problems in a college student sample. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 19, 142-146.

This article discusses findings of a questionnaire given to "One-hundred thirty-five alcohol-using college students on their levels of alcohol use, moderate-to-severe problems, the Eysenck 1.7 measure of impulsiveness and venturesomeness, the Zung depression scale, the “Hassles and Uplifts” scale of life stresses, and a scale of proneness to irrational beliefs. Impulsively and venturesomeness were significantly correlated with quantity-frequency of alcohol use, but not with the occurrence of alcohol use problems; whereas depression, stress, and irrational beliefs were significantly correlated with alcohol problems, but not with alcohol use. Multiple regression analyses indicated that the effect of stress on alcohol problems was mediated by depression, whereas the effect of depression, in turn, was mediated by irrational beliefs."
The article stands out to me because it correlates drinking habits with life issues not so much as the problem being the alcohol itself but when and how and for what purposes it is used. This article also brought to my attention the fact that college students are have many reasons for drinking the range anywhere from impulsiveness, adventuresome to depression and anxiety.
The authors: Professor Craig Nagoshi teaches at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ in the Psychology Department. He was bor March 9, 1956. EDUCATION: 5/78: B.A. (highest honors), University of Hawaii, Manoa, Psychology ...
Clorinda D. Cametta: I was unable to find any other information about Ms. Clorinda D. Cametta other than the work on this project with Professor Nagoshi.

Flynn, C. and Brown, W. (1991) The effect of a mandatory alcohol education program on college student problem drinkers. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education,37, 15-24.

The article listed here is a discussion on how prevention, early detection, and timely interventions are thought to be vital in reducing the number of alcohol related problems on college campuses today.  Alcohol abuse and treatment programs exist on many of today's campuses offering education programs in an effort to change drinking behavior.  Some colleges sponsor alcohol awareness events and lectures to inform students about the dangers of alcohol use. 
I think that information is important to make proper choices and this article suggest that college campuses be proactive in giving students information in regards to drinking and getting help.
The authors: Cynthia A. Flynn and Wayne E. Brown


Geller, E. and Kalsher, M. (1990). Environmental determinates of party drinking: Bartenders versus self-service. Environment and Behavior, 22, 74-90.

This article describes the differences between college social club drinking and bar drinking.  Per the article, fraternity and sorority members drink more and drink more frequently than their peers and accept as normal high levels of alcohol consumption and associated problems. Fraternity-sponsored parties also may foster heavy drinking. Studies have found that students who consider parties or athletics important and those who drink to get drunk appear most likely to binge drink or to drink heavily.
Drinking in groups and serving oneself may promote higher levels of alcohol consumption. In one study, college students at bars drank more beer when in groups and when ordering pitchers than when alone and when ordering glasses or bottles. In another study, beer drinkers assigned to serve themselves at a fraternity party drank more than those assigned to receive beer from a bartender. In simulated natural settings (i.e., a simulated tavern), the amount of alcohol consumed by college students was influenced by the social behavior and drinking of those around them.
The authors: Micheal J. Kalsher


Goodhart, F., Lederman, L., Stewart, L. and Laitman, L. (2003)  Binge Drinking: Not a word of choice. Journal of American College Health, 52, 44-46.

This article talks about the various ways to perceive the word binge and how it can be used to give student the impression that it applies to some one other than themselves as the look for answers as to whether or not they are experiencing problems with their consuption of alcohol.  It states that there may be possible the word binge itself may give the idea that this is something to avoid as opposed to a disease.
The way information is passed on is very important and in my opinion this article was written in a way that made it easy to understand and was very enlightening to me as this area of alcoholism has been in my life for generations.  I believe as stated prior that good information is the best thing for those that find themselves curious or in a position of needing help. 
The authors: Linda Lederman, Dean, Social Sciences, Professor of Communication, Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Executive Director, Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ  85287
Fern Walter Goodhart, Career Summary:  Successful professional career in public health education and leadership, highlighted by large national grant projects, statewide initiatives and special projects, national leadership and locally elected office, and transformed health education services.



Segrist, D. and Pettibone, J. (2009) Where's the bar? Perceptions of heavy and problem drinking among college students, Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education,53, 35-53.

This article talks about how little attention has been paid to college students' perceptions of what constitutes problem drinking.  How students define heavy and problem drinking and has clear implications for prevention campaigns.  Although his primary research focus is on substance use, expectancies, and refusal among adolescents and college students, some of Dr. Segrist's other accomplishments are, winner of an SIUE Teaching Recognition Award in 2009, received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2000 from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at the Counseling Center of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and as an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Adult Psychology Graduate Program at SIUE he teaches Advanced Psychopathology and Adult Personality Assessment.
I would recommend this article because it not only discusses the problem from different perspective's but also gives possible solutions solutions.