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Lit review #4

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 Visual: Citation: Fairman, Brian J., et al. “State Alcohol Policies, Taxes, and Availability as Predictors of Adolescent Binge Drinking Trajectories into Early Adulthood.” Addiction (Abingdon, England) , vol. 114, no. 7, Wiley Subscription Services, Inc, 2019, pp. 1173–82, doi:10.1111/add.14600. Summary: The aim of the study is to analyze the correlation between the number of alcohol policies and underage drinking. The study focuses on youth binge drinking into early adulthood. The study also reviews the effects of a tax on beer and how this can reduce binge drinking. Author: Brian Fairman, the author of this article, works in Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. He focuses on epidemiology, cannabis, and tobacco studies.  Key Terms: latent growth mixture modeling (GMM)- to identify binge‐drinking trajectories across six waves Low‐risk- those at low risk to develop binge drinking tendencies Higher beer excise taxes - tax on beer to reduce the
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Case- Research Blog #8

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My cases conclude that by increasing the effectiveness of state alcohol policy, there is a decrease in binge drinking. One case that highlights this finding was a study conducted by Timothy Naimi. In this study, Timothy found the inverse relationship between binge drinking and an increase in state government policy on binge drinking. He states “Higher APS scores (representing stronger policy environments) were associated with less binge drinking and accounted for a substantial proportion of the state-level variation in binge drinking among U.S. states.” Another study that also contributes to conveying how binge drinking can be prevented is shown in a study conducted by Ziming Xuan. In this study, similar results were found, stating that an increase in state policy will cause a decrease in binge drinking. In this study, it is concluded that “ that a 10 percentage point higher score on the strength of the state policy environment corresponded to an approximate 8% lower adjusted odds of b
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Theoretical Framework- Research Blog #7

  The causes of binge drinking, such as greek life, promote students to binge drink at parties and other social events where this will lead to effects, like reduces academic performance and health issues, which calls for the need for state government and college reforms against these practices to prevent students from developing these binge drinking habits. This is exemplified in the text named “Using Theory-Based Constructs to Explore the Impact of Greek Membership on Alcohol-Related Beliefs and Behaviors: A Systematic Literature Review'' where Adam E. Barry, the author, examines how greek life in college has a direct effect on drinking behavior due to the social culture that it promotes. This theoretical frame was conducted by Barry by using an electronic database to locate articles containing the words ``alcohol,” “fraternity,” and “sorority.” This study offers insight into the impact that greek life can have on a student's drinking habits, which puts them at increased r
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Visual- Research Blog #6

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  These images are significant because each one expresses the problem with binge drinking. The problem is binge drinking among college and university students. Binge drinking is defined as a pattern of drinking alcohol where men consume more than five drinks and women consume more than four drinks in about two hours. As seen through this definition, binge drinking is dangerous, which causes the need for research on what causes it, the effects it has and why it should be prevented.  In college and universities, binge drinking is a practice that has become very prevalent in college students and normalized throughout many universities in the nation. A major factor that is most looked forward to by students in college is the party life and although some types of gatherings can be safe, this is where most binge drinking habits are usually developed. Binge drinking, although common among college students, can lead to detrimental effects on a student’s college and personal lives, which causes
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Revised RQs and Current Works Cited

  Research Questions: “ How are drinking habits formed in college students? To what extent can they affect a students “college experience,” such as academic performance, social life, and future? How can drinking habits be prevented in college students? How does greek life and state intervention affect this situation?” Works Cited: Anderson, Lori, et al. “Is Binge Drinking Normal?” Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice , vol. 14, no. 4, North American Business Press, 2014, p. 1–. Biddix, J. Patrick. The Influence of Fraternity and Sorority Involvement : a Critical Analysis of Research (1996-2013) . Wiley, 2014. Chauvin, Chantel D. “Social Norms and Motivations Associated with College Binge Drinking.” Sociological Inquiry , vol. 82, no. 2, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2012, pp. 257–81, doi:10.1111/j.1475-682X.2011.00400.x. Cook, Won Kim, et al. “State Alcohol Policies, Binge Drinking Prevalence, Socioeconomic Environments and Alcohol’s Harms to Others: A Mediation Analysis.” Alcoh
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Lit Review #3

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 Visual: Citation: Cook, Won Kim, et al. “State Alcohol Policies, Binge Drinking Prevalence, Socioeconomic Environments and Alcohol’s Harms to Others: A Mediation Analysis.” Alcohol and Alcoholism    Summary: In this article, Cook analyzes the dangers of binge drinking and explains why state policies are needed to prevent it. His study looks at the relationship between state alcohol policy and binge drinking prevalence. He uses a method of three-level mediation to look at state policy effects on drinking habits. The results were a decreased rate of assault, vandalism, and binge drinking due to state policy. Author: Won Kim Cook, the author, has an education from Northwestern University and UC Berkeley with a major in Education. She now focuses on public health while working in the Public Health Institute in California. She focuses on the study of alcohol use among individuals.  Key Terms: APS-Alcohol Policy Scale  SES- socioeconomic status  AHTO- Alcohol policy effects on alcohol’s har
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Lit Review #2

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 Visual: Citation: Chauvin, Chantel D. “Social Norms and Motivations Associated with College Binge Drinking.” Sociological Inquiry , vol. 82, no. 2, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2012, pp. 257–81, doi:10.1111/j.1475-682X.2011.00400.x. Summary: In her article, Chantel D. Chauvin conveys the relationship between greek life and binge drinking. She asserts that students a part of greek social organizations have a higher rate of binge drinking compared to other college students. She supports her claim with data from the College Alcohol study that proves that students a part of greek life drink more than other students. Chauvin also analyzes the motives behind binge drinking. Authors: Chantel D. Chavin is a professor of sociology at Louisiana State University. Her areas of expertise are criminology, violent crime, delinquency, gender and crime, and gun violence. She earned her Ph.D. from LSU. Key Terms: Greek Norms- Greek organizations view alcohol use as being more normative than other students
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