Nonconsensual sexual experiences and alcohol consumption among women entering college.
The authors investigated the relationship between precollege nonconsensual sexual experiences (NSEs) and drinking among women entering college. College women (N = 797) at a midwestern university participated. Eighteen percent reported one or more NSE prior to arriving at college. Having a precollege NSE was associated with recent drinking, binge drinking, and negative drinking consequences. The authors discuss implications for intervention and prevention programs targeting college women.
Department of Psychology, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC 29424, USA. rossl@cofc.edu
Lisa Thomson
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Ross
Candace L Kurth
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Kolars
Dean D
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Krahn
Edith S Lisansky
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Gomberg
Ginna
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Clark
Ashley
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Niehaus
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