Alcohol consumption continues to be a public health concern across university campuses. While there are numerous reasons that college students drink alcohol, drinking to cope with negative feelings is a popular motive. Research has shown a multitude of consequences that drinking to cope can have on college students such as increased alcohol consumption, impaired judgment, […]
A65: Alcohol-Induced Aggression Experienced by Sexual Minority College Students
Alcohol consumption among college students has been an ongoing public health concern for decades. Alcohol influences and exacerbates aggressive behavior (Bushman & Cooper, 1990). A segment of the college student population that is understudied is that of sexual minorities (i.e., gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning students). Research indicates that sexual minority students drink differently and experience […]
C12: The Effect of Off-Season Training on Aerobic Power in Miami University Club Rowers
In the world of sports, maximizing the training of performance variables within a sport will bring you one step closer to success over the competition. This study dives into the world of health sciences and aims to explore the effects of off-season training on the performance variables of rowers. The study aims to identify what […]
B37: Physical Inactivity as Hindlimb Unloading in Early Postnatal Mice Negatively Impacts Grip Strength but Not Muscle Size or Myofiber Area in Adult Mice: pilot study results
Background: Physical inactivity has many detrimental effects on health, yet the impact of physical inactivity in early life on muscle health in adulthood remains unknown. Early postnatal malnutrition has prolonged effects into adulthood and we propose that early postnatal physical inactivity would have similar effects. Methods: To test this hypothesis we exposed postnatal mice (~P28, […]
B59: What is the connection between Misuse of ADHD Medications and Drinking Habits Amongst College Students?
One in 6 students in college misuse stimulant ADHD medications. Prescription stimulants and ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, yet many students use these medications even if they are not diagnosed. ADHD stimulant medications can intensify alcohol effects, however, it is unknown the correlation between being diagnosed with ADHD, taking stimulant medications, and types of […]
B60: COVID-19, Social Interactions, and College Drinking. An Analysis on Drinking Trends
Alcohol abuse is a continuous problem in the US, and those effects are amplified by the global pandemic in COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic affected drinking culture in limiting social interactions between others. Before continuing, social isolation needs to be defined and is defined as complete (or near complete) lack of contact between an individual and […]
B61: How Confidence in the Efficacy of the Covid-19 Vaccine Effects the Drinking Behaviors of College-Aged Individuals
Alcohol remains a public health problem among college-aged individuals, sustained even throughout the coronavirus pandemic that has affected these recent years. The pandemic has shaped the social and political landscape and affected our belief in our own safety in typical social situations as well as the safety of preventative measures such as masking up or […]
B62: Tiers of Influence: Perceived Sorority Rankings and their Relations with Body Image and Drinking Behaviors
Among colleges nationwide there is an alarming relationship between membership in Greek social organizations, body image, and drinking behavior. Recent research indicates that women in sororities have higher odds of developing eating disorders and eating disorder symptoms than their non-sorority member peers. Even further, “as many as 47% of those residing in a Greek house […]
B63: Academic Burnout Among College Students and its Relationship with Alcohol-Induced Blackouts
Approximately, 71% of college students experience academic burnout symptoms during their college career (George Citrone, 2021). Burnout is a feeling of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion due to the perception of high levels of stress. Burnout is an issue that affects many students and relates to excessive drinking. Blacking out is defined as a period […]
B64: How Has FoMO and Peer Pressure Surrounding Drinking Changed From Before Covid-19 To Now?
College-aged students that experience FoMO tend to drink more drinks in a drinking session than students that experience less FoMO. FoMO (fear of missing out) is related to alcohol use. Not only did the amount of drinks per session increase for the participants that experienced more FoMO, “those more likely to ‘fear missing out’ reported […]