MPC Member Publications

This database contains a listing of population studies publications written by MPC Members. Anyone can add a publication by an MPC student, faculty, or staff member to this database; new citations will be reviewed and approved by MPC administrators.

Full Citation

Title: Daily Associations Between Drinking and Sex Among College Students: A Longitudinal Measurement Burst Design

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2015

ISSN: 15327795

DOI: 10.1111/jora.12135

Abstract: Daily links between alcohol use and sexual behaviors were examined in a longitudinal study of college students. Hierarchical linear models predicted sexual behaviors by characteristics of persons (N=731; Level 3), semesters (N=4,345, Level 2), and days (N=56,372, Level 1). On a given day, consuming more drinks and binge drinking were associated with greater odds of kissing, touching, oral sex, and penetrative sex. Consistent with alcohol myopia and expectancy theories, associations between binge drinking and sexual behaviors were stronger for students not in romantic relationships, for students with stronger alcohol-sex expectancies, and for oral and penetrative sex. Findings suggest that within-day links between alcohol use and sexual behaviors are evident across college, with variations based on individual and relationship factors.

User Submitted?: No

Authors: Patrick, Megan E.; Maggs, Jennifer L.; Lefkowitz, Eva S.

Periodical (Full): Journal of Research on Adolescence

Issue: 2

Volume: 25

Pages: 377-386

Countries:

IPUMS NHGIS NAPP IHIS ATUS Terrapop