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Killos, Lydia F.; Keller, Adrienne – Journal of College Student Development, 2012
This study examined personal alcohol use, perceptions of peer use, protective behavioral strategies, and negative consequences associated with alcohol use among 276 high- and low-quantity drinking (HQD/LQD) "Greek" members from three colleges. Overall, 32.6% of this sample met the criteria for LQD. Compared to HQDs, LQDs believe their peers…
Descriptors: Drinking, Fraternities, Student Attitudes, Peer Groups
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Teevan, James J., Jr. – Journal of Marriage and Family, 1972
Conformity to peer expectations appears to be crucial in explaining premarital sexual activity and attitudes. Moreover, College students conform not only to their friends, but also to their age-mates in general. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Conformity
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Smart, Reginald G.; And Others – Journal of Drug Education, 1976
A study was conducted with students in grade 9 in two Ontario schools, with one group receiving six periods of drug education and the control school none at all. The peer-oriented program led to more knowledge about drugs, but no differences in the use of drugs or in attitudes. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Patterns, Drug Education, High School Students
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Parker, Jeffrey G.; Gamm, Bridget K. – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2003
This chapter addresses the potential implications of mutual antipathies for children's experiences with the peer group as well as the behaviors and perceptions that may drive dyadic disdain. It raises four questions for consideration: (1) What are the demographics of dyadic disdain?; (2) How do enemy relationships relate to preadolescents' broader…
Descriptors: Peer Groups, Preadolescents, Peer Relationship, Student Adjustment