@article{ref1,
title="Towards the development of laboratory methods for studying drinking games: initial findings, methodological considerations, and future directions",
journal="American journal of drug and alcohol abuse encompassing all addictive disorders",
year="2014",
author="Silvestri, Mark M. and Lewis, Jennifer M. and Borsari, Brian and Correia, Christopher J.",
volume="40",
number="5",
pages="403-410",
abstract="Background: Drinking games are prevalent among college students and are associated with increased alcohol use and negative alcohol-related consequences. There has been substantial growth in research on drinking games. However, the majority of published studies rely on retrospective self-reports of behavior and very few studies have made use of laboratory procedures to systematically observe drinking game behavior. <br><br>OBJECTIVES: The current paper draws on the authors' experiences designing and implementing methods for the study of drinking games in the laboratory. <br><br>RESULTS: The paper addressed the following key design features: (a) drinking game selection; (b) beverage selection; (c) standardizing game play; (d) selection of dependent and independent variables; and (e) creating a realistic drinking game environment. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The goal of this methodological review paper is to encourage other researchers to pursue laboratory research on drinking game behavior. Use of laboratory-based methodologies will facilitate a better understanding of the dynamics of risky drinking and inform prevention and intervention efforts.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0095-2990",
doi="10.3109/00952990.2014.931408",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00952990.2014.931408"
}