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COLLEGE STUDENTS AND BINGE DRINKING: AN EVALUATION OF SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY

Durkin, Keith F., Wolfe, Timothy W., Clark, Gregory A.·2005·Sociological Spectrum
DOI 10.1080/027321790518681
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Although binge drinking is a prevalent and often problematic behavior among college students, there has been relatively little sociological research on this phenomenon. This study evaluates the applicability of social learning theory (Akers 1985 Akers , Ronald L. 1985 . Deviant Behavior: A Social Learning Approach . 3rd ed. Belmont , CA : Wadsworth . [Google Scholar] 2000 — . 2000 . Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application , 3rd ed. Los Angeles : Roxbury . [Google Scholar]) to the binge drinking of a sample of approximately 1,500 students enrolled at four institutions of higher education. The social learning model explains approximately 45% of the variance in the binge drinking of these students. The results indicate that differential peer associations are by far the best predictor of this behavior. Other significant predictors include the definitions that students hold about binge drinking as well as their perceptions of the direct effects of alcohol consumption. These social learning variables also mediate the effects of demographic variables (i.e., gender, race, fraternity/sorority membership) on binge drinking. The results are discussed with respect to programs designed to prevent binge drinking. Possible directions for future research in this area are also suggested.

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  • Durkin et al. (2005) found when variables such as peer association were taken into account, the significant effects of gender and fraternity/sorority affiliation disappeared with regard to heavy consumption.

    “Durkin, Wolfe, and Clark (2005) evidenced this conclusion in their examination of binge drinking as moderated by social learning behaviors.Drawing on a sample of 1,459 students enrolled at four institutions of higher education, the researchers found when variables such as peer association were taken into account, the significant effects of gender and fraternity/sorority affiliation disappeared”

    From The Influence of Fraternity and Sorority Involvement: A Critical Analysis of Research (1996–2013) (2014) · cites this paper as Durkin et al. (2005)

  • This may be an effect of fraternity socialization, as suggested by Kuh and Arnold (1993) and later by researchers examining situations where students are exposed to heavy consumption pressures or other peer socialization effects.

    “This may be an effect of fraternity socialization, as suggested by Kuh and Arnold (1993) then later by researchers examining situations where students are exposed to heavy consumption pressures (e.g., Durkin et al., 2005), or other peer socialization effects (Phua, 2011).”

    From The Influence of Fraternity and Sorority Involvement: A Critical Analysis of Research (1996–2013) (2014) · cites this paper as Durkin et al., 2005

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Authors
Durkin, K. F., Wolfe, T. W., & Clark, G. A.
Affiliations
  • Ohio Northern University (US)
  • Mount St. Mary's University (US)
  • McNeese State University (US)
Corresponding author
Durkin, Keith F.
Venue
Sociological Spectrum
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2005-05
Volume
25
Issue
3
Pages
255-272
ISSN
  • 0273-2173 (ISSN-L)
  • 1521-0707
DOI
10.1080/027321790518681
OpenAlex
W2112638835
Cited by
112
References
68
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.12
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Sociological Spectrum (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Crime Patterns and Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education Research Studies
Keywords
binge drinking, university students, social learning theory, peer affiliation, gender differences, race, alcohol prevention programs, deviance

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