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A Qualitative Examination of Drinking Patterns among Community College Students
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Thind, Herpreet; Rosen, Rochelle K.; Barnett, Nancy P.; Walaska, Kristen; Traficante, Regina; Bock, Beth C. – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: The purpose of this study was to gain insight about patterns of alcohol use and related consequences among heavy drinking community college students. Participants: About 26 community college students (Mean age 22.3 years, 46% men, 69% White) participated in this study between January and April 2013. Methods: Five qualitative focus group…
Descriptors: Drinking, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Patterns, Student Attitudes
Gender Differences in Drinking Patterns and Problems among College Students: A Review of the Literature.
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Engs, Ruth C.; Hanson, David J. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1990
Reviews literature on drinking among college students and reports gender variations in drinking patterns and problems among this population. Examines incidence of drinking, frequency and consumption of drinking, gender differential, beverage preferences, drinking locations, and drinking problems. Concludes that higher percentage of college men…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Drinking
The Effects of Methylphenidate in the Classroom: What Dosage, for Which Children, for What Problems?
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Northup, John; Gulley, Veronica; Edwards, Stephanie; Fountain, Laura – School Psychology Quarterly, 2001
Single-case analyses were conducted of the dosage and time-course effects of methylphenidate on disruptive classroom behavior, math and reading performance, and social engagement. In contrast to previous studies, clear individual differences were demonstrated: across children; across academic, behavioral, and social domains of functioning; for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
A Data Based Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program in a University Setting.
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Mills, Kenneth C.; McCarty, Dennis – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1983
Used data from 459 college students to outline a problem specific approach to alcohol abuse prevention. Survey data described the distribution of drinkers and nondrinkers, group differences in consumption, and problems commonly experienced. Relationships between consumption and beliefs, attitudes and social pressure were used to design peer…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Formative Evaluation
Reducing Problem Behaviors on the Playground: An Investigation of the Application of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports.
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Lewis, Timothy J.; Powers, Lisa J.; Kelk, Michele J.; Newcomer, Lori L. – Psychology in the Schools, 2002
Investigated the efficacy of positive behavior support (PBS) prevention/early intervention strategies on the rate of problem behavior displayed by elementary schools students during recess. Specifically, this study examined the effects of directly teaching playground-related behaviors and the use of a group contingency to reinforce mastery in an…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Early Intervention
An Evaluative Review of Approaches to Behaviour Problems in the Secondary School.
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Ogilvy, Carole M. – Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 1994
Maintains that the traditional approach to behavior problems in secondary schools has been reactive and largely negative. Reviews research on behavior intervention methods and preventative practices. Finds that reports on whole-school innovations are positive and considers practical implications for educational psychologists. (CFR)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques
Abortion Research: Attitudes, Sexual Behavior, and Problems in a Community College Population.
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Bryan, Janice Westlund; Freed, Florence Wallach – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1993
Surveys of 70 male and 80 female community college students about their attitudes toward abortion, sexual behavior, and life problems support abortion rights. Antiabortion students were more religious, less sexually active, and less likely to know someone who had an abortion. Many students currently experienced serious problems. (SLD)
Descriptors: Abortions, Behavior Patterns, Beliefs, College Students