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Citation
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Graczyk AM, Leone LA, Orom H, Ziegler AM, Crandall AK, Klasko-Foster LB, Temple JL. J. Am. Coll. Health 2020; ePub(ePub): ePub. |
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Abstract
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Alcohol mixed energy drinks (AmED) may promote excessive alcohol intake and risk-taking among college students.
OBJECTIVE: To understand the relationship between AmED use and risky behavior as well as attitudes and motivations for AmED use. Participants: Undergraduate college students N = 422 (Study 1), N = 37 (Study 2).
METHODS: Using a mixed-methods approach, we first surveyed undergraduate students about their AmED and alcohol consumption and a series of risk behaviors, self-efficacy, and beliefs (Study 1). We then conducted focus groups within the same population to better understand attitudes, knowledge, and motivations for using AmED (Study 2).
RESULTS: Recent AmED use was significantly associated with an increased number of reported binge drinking occasions and self-reported driving while intoxicated events. Our qualitative data analyses revealed two major themes associated with AmED consumption: factors encouraging AmED use and decisions about driving while under the influence of alcohol.
CONCLUSIONS: These findings add to the literature of beliefs and motivations for AmED use among college students.
Keywords: Ethanol impaired driving
Language: en |