Alcohol consumption is an increasing problem on college campuses. With increasing alcohol consumption also comes many negative consequences associated with drinking alcohol. For example, alcohol consumption is linked sexual and physical assault, vehicle accidents, and even death. One study found that 32% of college students meet criteria to diagnose them with alcohol abuse disorders (Fuertes). However, health conscious drinking is increasing among college students. Health-conscious drinking includes the desire to avoid weight gain due to alcohol consumption (e.g., drunkorexia type behaviors). This study compares the level of fear of missing out (FoMO) to the level of health-conscious drinking behaviors. There is little research analyzing health-conscious behaviors in college students, especially when analyzing health-conscious alcohol consumption. The objective of this study is to examine the rates of FoMO among college students and compare those rates to health-conscious alcohol consumption. It is hypothesized that students who have higher rates of FoMO will have increased rates of alcohol consumption. It is also hypothesized that students with higher rates of FoMO will also have increased rates of health-conscious drinking. Data collection is ongoing and future implications will be discussed.
Author: Jessica Cefalo
Faculty Advisor: Rose Marie Ward, Kinesiology
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