Resident assistant and college students' perceptions of alcohol use
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Addictive Behaviors
Publication Date
6-1-2010
Abstract
Resident assistants (RAs) are often involved in prevention efforts addressing the problem of college drinking. This project investigated the perceptions that 60 RAs and 662 college students have of each other's drinking and attitudes towards alcohol use. Students' self-reported frequency, quantity, and binge drinking levels were all significantly higher than their friends, students on campus, and RAs. RA perceptions of general student drinking were not significantly different than the self-reported use of students. Perceptions of RA alcohol use were significantly related to the students' self-reported drinking. Findings recommend the incorporation of RAs in social norms interventions for students.
Volume
35
Issue
6
First Page
640
Last Page
643
DOI
10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.02.003
Recommended Citation
King, J., Borsari, B., & Chen, J. (2010). Resident assistant and college students' perceptions of alcohol use. Addictive Behaviors, 35 (6), 640-643. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.02.003
ISSN
03064603
