Document Type
Article - pre-print
Publication Date
7-2011
Abstract
Driving after drinking (DAD) is a serious public health concern found to be more common among college students than those of other age groups or same-aged non-college peers. The current study examined potential predictors of DAD among a dual-site sample of 3,753 (65% female, 58% Caucasian) college students. Results showed that 19.1% of respondents had driven after 3 or more drinks and 8.6% had driven after 5 or more drinks in the past three months. A logistic regression model showed that male status, fraternity or sorority affiliation, family history of alcohol abuse, medium or heavy drinking (as compared to light drinking), more approving self-attitudes towards DAD, and alcohol expectancies for sexual enhancement and risk/aggression, were independently associated with driving after drinking over and above covariates. These results extend the current understanding of this high risk drinking behavior in collegiate populations and provide implications for preventive strategies. Findings indicate that in addition to targeting at-risk subgroups, valuable directions for DAD-related interventions may include focusing on lowering both self-approval of DAD and alcohol-related expectancies, particularly those associated with risk/aggression and sexuality.
Citation / Publisher Attribution
LaBrie, J. W., Kenney, S. R., Mirza, T., & Lac, A. (2011). Identifying Factors that Increase the Likelihood of Driving After Drinking among College Students. Accident; Analysis and Prevention, 43(4), 1371–1377. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2011.02.011
Publisher Statement
This is an author-manuscript of an article accepted for publication in Analysis and Prevention following peer review. The version of record: LaBrie, J. W., Kenney, S. R., Mirza, T., & Lac, A. (2011). Identifying Factors that Increase the Likelihood of Driving After Drinking among College Students. Accident; Analysis and Prevention, 43(4), 1371–1377 is available online at: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2011.02.011.
