Alcohol use in the Greek system, 1999-2009: a decade of progress.
This review examines the empirical literature on fraternity and sorority drinking published during the last decade. This body of 69 research studies indicates that both socialization and selection influence alcohol use in the Greek system, as do normative perceptions and the enabling environment of Greek housing. This review also details the individual and chapter-level interventions that have been implemented to address drinking in the Greek system. Limitations of the current survey and intervention literature suggest several promising directions for future research.
Borsari
Brian
B
Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI 02908, USA. Brian_Borsari@brown.edu
Hustad
John T P
JT
Capone
Christy
C
D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012933:Social Identification; D012938:Social Perception; D012951:Socialization; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014495:Universities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data