Three exploratory studies of college theme parties
Three exploratory studies of college theme parties
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DOI：
10.1080/09595230802093794
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发表时间：
2008-01-01
影响因子：
3.8
通讯作者：
Holmes, Megan R.
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作者：
Clapp, John D.;Ketchie, Julie M.;Holmes, Megan R.
简介和目标。这项探索性研究的目的是（1）探索与大学主题派对相关的特征和风险，（2）评估与非主题派对相比与大学主题派对相关的风险差异，（3）评估与非风险主题派对相关的风险差异。设计和方法。我们使用了混合方法设计。结果来自三项关于大学主题派对中酒精消费的探索性研究：(1) 由参加过此类活动的学生组成的四个定性焦点小组，(2) 一项基于网络的调查，以及 (3) 对 226 个大学派对进行的多层次（观察、调查、呼吸血液酒精样本）研究，其中 29 个是主题活动。焦点小组参与者包括 17 名 18-24 岁大学生的便利样本；网络调查的参与者包括 407 名大学生；大学派对多层次研究的参与者包括随机选择的 1725 名大学派对参与者。结果。主题往往高度性感化。与非主题派对相比，主题派对更加喧闹、大声，涉及饮酒游戏、特色小桶和烈酒。讨论和结论。主题派对与酗酒有关，并且与酗酒者所追求的环境一致。因此，主题派对会出现更多与酒精相关的问题。需要进一步的研究来更清楚地了解主题和危险主题活动所涉及的风险。
Introduction and Aims. The objectives of this exploratory research were to (1) explore the characteristics and risks associated with college theme parties, (2) assess differences in risk associated with college theme parties compared to non-theme parties and (3) to assess differences in risk associated with risque theme parties as compared to non-risque theme parties. Design and methods. We used a mixed methods design. Results are presented from three exploratory studies of alcohol consumption in college theme parties: (1) four qualitative focus groups of students who have attended such events, (2) a web-based survey and (3) a multi-level (observational, survey, breath blood alcohol samples) study of 226 college parties, 29 of which were themed events. Focus group participants included a convenience sample of 17 college students aged 18-24 years; participants for the web survey included a convenience sample of 407 college students; participants for the multi-level study of college parties included 1725 randomly selected individuals at college parties. Results. Themes tended to be highly sexualised. Compared to non-themed parties, theme parties have been observed to be more rowdy, louder, involve drinking games, feature kegs and feature hard liquor. Discussion and Conclusions. Themed parties are associated with heavy drinking and are consistent with environments sought by heavy drinkers. As a result, themed parties are marked by a greater number of alcohol-related problems. Further research is needed to understand more clearly the risks involved in themed and risque themed events.