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Biddix, J. Patrick – Journal of College Student Development, 2016
This review of research synthesizes more than a decade of published studies on problems associated with fraternity membership beyond alcohol misuse. Topics include sex-related issues, drug use, hazing, and other issues such as gambling, academic dishonesty, campus civility, and fake identification use. Recommendations suggest the need for a role…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Alcohol Abuse, Fraternities, Behavior Problems
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Matney, Malinda M.; Biddix, J. Patrick; Arsenoff, Sarah; Keller, Teal; Dusendang, Jennifer; Martin, Darin – Journal of College and Character, 2016
Fraternity members are exposed to developmental opportunities through service, leadership, and involvement, guided by organizational values. The purpose of this study was to learn more about how members interpret their experiences in relation to civic values. Data sources were responses from essays (n = 196) written by graduate and undergraduate…
Descriptors: Fraternities, Reflection, Value Judgment, Values
Biddix, J. Patrick; Hardy, Thomas W. – Online Submission, 2008
Researchers have suggested that fraternity membership is the most reliable predictor of gambling and gambling problems on campus. The purpose of this study was to determine if problematic gambling could be linked to specific aspects of fraternity membership. Though the null hypothesis (no enabling environment) failed to be rejected, descriptive…
Descriptors: Fraternities, Games, Probability, Debt (Financial)