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KMID : 1032220130080020043
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Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing
2013 Volume.8 No. 2 p.43 ~ p.51
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A Survey of Drinking Behavior by College Students in Jeju
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Park Hee-Ok
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was done to identify the culture of college students in Jeju Province related to drinking alcohol and to analyze the relationship between drinking culture and social characteristics of the students.
Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to 295 students at a college in Jeju province, students who met the criteria for the final analysis.
Results: The results revealed that drinking most frequently began after graduation from high school (41.7%) and the reason for drinking was to get along with others (48.7%) and normal drinkers were common (69.6%). Gender, residence, experience of black outs and not to wishing to drink alcohol were significantly related to drinking characteristics.
Satisfaction with college life, satisfaction with interpersonal relationships and stress level were not correlated with alcohol consumption.
Conclusion: Educational and college authorities need to acknowledge colleges’ responsibility in relation to their students’ drinking behavior and to commit themselves to support an environment of responsible alcohol use.
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KEYWORD
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drinking behavior, personal satisfaction, stress
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