Extreme Ritualistic Alcohol Consumption Among College Students on Game Day |
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| Authors: | Tavis J Glassman PhD MPH Virginia J Dodd PhD MPH Jiunn-Jye Sheu PhD MSPH Barbara A Rienzo PhD Alex C Wagenaar PhD |
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| Institution: | 1. Health Education and Rehabilitative Services , University of Toledo , Toledo, Ohio;2. Department of Health Education and Behavior , University of Florida , Gainesville, Florida;3. Department of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research , University of Florida , Gainesville, Florida |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Alcohol use and the related consequences associated with college football games are a serious public health issue for university communities. Objective: Examining “Extreme Ritualistic Alcohol Consumption” (ERAC), defined as consuming 10 or more drinks on game day for a male, and 8 or more drinks for a female, is the focus of this study. Participants: In the fall of 2006, college students ages 18 to 24 were randomly selected to complete the Game Day Survey. Methods: Researchers utilized a cross sectional research design to collect data. Results: Sixteen percent of the respondents engaged in ERAC on game day, whereas 36% drank 5 or more drinks (4 or more for females). Male, Caucasian, Greek (members of a social fraternity or sorority), and students of legal drinking age consumed alcohol at disproportionately high rates. Conclusion: Alcohol use is common on game day, with a significant percentage of students placing themselves at risk by drinking large amounts of alcohol. |
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| Keywords: | alcohol celebratory drinking college students heavy episodic drinking sports event |
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