Nonconsensual sexual experiences and alcohol consumption among women entering college

J Interpers Violence. 2011 Feb;26(3):399-413. doi: 10.1177/0886260510363418. Epub 2010 Mar 17.

Abstract

The authors investigated the relationship between precollege nonconsensual sexual experiences (NSEs) and drinking among women entering college. College women (N = 797) at a midwestern university participated. Eighteen percent reported one or more NSE prior to arriving at college. Having a precollege NSE was associated with recent drinking, binge drinking, and negative drinking consequences. The authors discuss implications for intervention and prevention programs targeting college women.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior
  • Alcohol Drinking / adverse effects*
  • Alcohol Drinking / epidemiology*
  • Ethanol / poisoning
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Midwestern United States / epidemiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex Offenses / prevention & control*
  • Sex Offenses / statistics & numerical data*
  • Students
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Universities
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Ethanol