Those involved with sororities or fraternities are more likely to engage with binge drinking in college. Moreover, according to a survey in 2018 by the University of Michigan, individuals in Greek Life are more likely to later on develop symptoms of AUD (Alcoholic Use Disorder).

Relationship between Alcohol Use and Organization Involvement

The frequency of social interaction is positively associated with higher rates of binge drinking among college students. For instance, students who report zero binge drinking occasions tend to report less social intimacy than those who binge drink, suggesting that social camaraderie acts as a strong motivator for alcohol consumption.

Correlation Between Social Interaction and Binge Drinking in College Students

In a study on college students, for both men and women social camaraderie was the most reported reason for drinking. Therefore, social reasons such as parties, gatherings, and more are a big influence on why college students drink the amount that they do. Social motives are high predictor of alcohol consumption.

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According to The Reason For Drinking Scale (Cronin, 1997) there are three areas of reasoning for drinking.

Mood Enhancement, Tension Reduction, and Social Camaraderie

Reason for Drinking

When college students consume alcohol to suppress negative affective mood or enhance positive mood.

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