Citation

Sun IY, Longazel JG. J. Crim. Justice 2008; 36(6): 554-562.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2008.09.007

PMID

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Abstract

This study examined binge drinking, drinking-driving, and other negative behaviors among college students. Specifically, this study tested the explanatory power of three criminological theories: self-control, social bonds, and routine activities. Data used in this research were collected from a survey of 558 students in a state university. Findings indicated that college students with low self-control were significantly more likely to engage in binge drinking, drinking-driving, and negative behaviors. Students who rarely participated in university-organized events or frequently attended parties were more likely to have problems of binge drinking, drinking-driving, and negative behaviors. Several control variables, such as gender and location of residence, were also predictive of alcohol-related problems among college students. Implications for future research are discussed.