@article{ref1,
title="A qualitative examination of drinking patterns among community college students",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2019",
author="Thind, Herpreet and Rosen, Rochelle K. and Barnett, Nancy P. and Walaska, Kristen and Traficante, Regina and Bock, Beth C.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="<b>Objective:</b> The purpose of this study was to gain insight about patterns of alcohol use and related consequences among heavy drinking community college students. <b>Participants:</b> About 26 community college students (Mean age 22.3 years, 46% men, 69% White) participated in this study between January and April 2013. <b>Methods:</b> Five qualitative focus group discussions were conducted during formative research preceding a text message intervention; participants were asked about common drinking behavior patterns among community college students, as well as how age and gender affect drinking. Sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Participants also completed a brief quantitative survey about their drinking behavior and its consequences. <b>Results:</b> Qualitative data identified several themes: (1) reasons for drinking, (2) drinking occasions, (3) age- and experience-related differences in drinking, including patterns specific to community college students and women. <b>Conclusion:</b> Research is needed to develop innovative strategies to reduce alcohol harm in this understudied population.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2019.1661421",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2019.1661421"
}