title: Differences in alcohol use and alcohol-related problems among fraternity and sorority members.
abstract: This study examined gender differences in alcohol consumption and problem behaviors among fraternity and sorority college students. Males were more likely to drink 13+ drinks at one time; females were more likely to drink 1-3, 4-6, and 7-12 drinks. Females experienced more problems at the 4-6 level; number of problems experienced were approximately equal at the 7-12 and 13+ levels. The correlation between consumption and problems was stronger for females (r = 0.58) than for males (r = 0.42). Problem behaviors might be due to individual differences or environmental forces acting upon individuals. Longitudinal studies should investigate possible causal pathways to inform the design of interventions for this at-risk population.
authors.affiliation: Department of Communication, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40504, USA.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Grant Harrington
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Brigham
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Clayton
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000523:psychology*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012931:Social Environment; D012932:Social Facilitation; D012933:Social Identification; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States