According to a national survey, almost 53% of full-time college students ages 18 to 22 drank alcohol in the past month and about 33% engaged in binge drinking during that same time frame. Unhealthy drinking habits are on a rise and despite the efforts implemented by schools, just under 2,000 college students die a year […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
B49-P: The Role of Internal and External Factors Which Influence College Students Alcohol Consumption During a Global Pandemic
Alcohol is a public health problem among college students. The purpose of this study is to better understand what factors amplify problematic alcohol consumption among college students during a global pandemic. Previous research has linked problematic alcohol consumption to locus of control, drinking motives, and depression such that high levels of the aforementioned factors relate […]
B36-P: Examining Associations Between Binge Drinking and COVID-19 Gathering Regulation Adherence Among College Students
Alcohol consumption among college students remains a public health issue despite prevention and intervention efforts. According to Duclos et. al , there is a statistical correlation between people that participate in binge drinking activities also score highly on impulsivity assessments such as BART BIS-11. After the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were many social […]
A47-P: The Relationship Between Fear of Missing Out and Health-Conscious Drinking in College Students
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). […]
A52-P: Intro to Neuroscience: Exploring Dr. Quinn’s Lab
We are students engaging in an exploration of current research at Miami as part of the curriculum of BIO/PSY 159 with Dr. Joyce Fernandes. We were tasked with learning about Dr. Quinn’s research lab in the Psychology Department and communicating the findings to a wider audience. The general research area for Quinn lab’s latest publication […]