Binge-Drinking Attitudes and Behaviors Among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic College Students

What is it about?

This study explores binge-drinking behaviors and attitudes among Hispanic and non-Hispanic college students at a large Hispanic-serving university in the Southwest. While the percentage of students who reported binge drinking in the present study did not differ significantly by ethnicity, Hispanic students showed the most dramatic decrease in binge drinking behavior compared to a similar 1990s study at the same university.

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Why is it important?

In addition to uncovering similarities and differences -- in both behaviors and attitudes -- concerning binge drinking in Hispanic and non-Hispanic student groups. the study provides recommendations for binge-drinking education and prevention campaigns explicitly targeting Hispanic students and other risk groups (students living on campus; students from rural areas).