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Undergraduate Students’ Perception Of The Consequences Of Alcohol Consumption, Elaine Giglio
Undergraduate Students’ Perception Of The Consequences Of Alcohol Consumption, Elaine Giglio
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Due to the high-risk outcomes of college drinking, much attention and research has focused on the issues of binge drinking, alcohol overconsumption, and the experience of adverse consequences due to drinking on college campuses. Yet, little research has been conducted regarding how college students perceive the consequences of drinking alcohol. This descriptive study examines students’ perceptions of a number of potential alcohol consequences (e.g., having a hangover, being ticketed or arrested, missing class or an assignment, or getting into a physical fight) and the extent to which they view them as motivators or deterrents to future drinking. An online survey …