Alcohol and Sexual Risk among American College Students Studying Abroad.

ABSTRACT: Recent studies show that during study abroad experiences, college students greatly increase their drinking behavior, experience multiple alcohol-related consequences, engage in sexual risk behaviors, and are at-risk for sexual violence victimization. These studies, however, have been limited by small sample sizes of students from single institutions who are often studying in a particular country or region. To better understand the extent of the risks experienced by college students studying abroad, we conducted a longitudinal survey study of 2630 students from 65 different US colleges and universities studying in 12 diverse locations abroad. Total drinks per week and heavy drinking days more than doubled while students were abroad, with heavier predeparture drinkers, men, and students unde

SUBMITTER: Pedersen ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7485613 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature