Abstract
Research indicates that social influences impact college students' alcohol consumption; however how selection processes may serve as an influential factor predicting alcohol use in this population has not been widely addressed. A model of influence and selection processes contributing to alcohol use across the transition to college was examined using structural equation modeling among a sample of late adolescents (N = 193). Results indicate selection processes occur as students transition into college with the opportunity to seek out and join new friend circles while peer influence occurs once students have settled within a circle of friends at college. Implications for prevention of alcohol abuse are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 496-508 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of College Student Development |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2010 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Education