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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

The Effect of Religiosity and Campus Alcohol Culture on Collegiate Alcohol Consumption


Religiosity and campus culture were examined in relationship to alcohol consumption among college students using reference group theory.

Alcohol consumption was significantly higher among students at the university (M = 26.9 drinks) versus students at the religious college (M = 11.9 drinks). University students also had lower religiosity scores (M = 23.8) than students at the religious college (M = 26.5). Students who attend a secular university are 4 times more likely to be moderate or heavy drinkers compared to students attending a religiously affiliated college.

Students with the least religiosity were 27 times more likely to be a heavy alcohol user and 9 times more likely to be a moderate alcohol user compared to students with greater religiosity.


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