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 risk of developing a binge drinking habit. Another theory to address is the drinking habits of college students over the last 20 years. A study conducted by Desiree Hensel, Katherine Leigh Todd, and Ruth C. Engs in “College Student’s Health, Drinking and Smoking Patterns: What Has Changed in 20 Years?” This study analyzes how drinking habits, as well as student’s illness patterns in relation to them have changed over the years. This study provides the result that binge drinking in college students has significantly increased, especially for women. This provides information on how binge drinking has increased in college students, and how it affects their health to produce longer term effects.