Contextual factors influencing U.S. college students' decisions to drink responsibly

Abstract

This mixed-methods study qualitatively (n=13-convenience) explored contextual factors influencing decisions to drink responsibly, and quantitatively (n=729-random) assessed the prevalence of these factors and whether they varied as a function of sex and binge-drinking status. Data were collected in 2007 among Texas college students. The constant comparison model was used to analyze the qualitative data, while one-way ANOVAs and logistic regression were employed to assess the quantitative data. Effect sizes are reported for all significant ANOVA interactions. Psychometric properties are supplied for all quantitative scales. Implication and limitations are noted, and future research directions discussed. Copyright © 2012 Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.