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Direct linkJanelle L. B. Macintosh; Gavin Behunin; Karlen E. Luthy; Renea L. Beckstrand; Lacey M. Eden; Gaye Ray – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a vaccination education module to improve vaccine expectations and behaviors among college freshmen. Participants: The participants were 177 college freshmen at one private Utah university. Participants were eligible for this study if admitted as new freshmen during the 2019-2020 school year. Methods:…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Health Behavior, Immunization Programs, Program Effectiveness
Dazzio, Romi E.; Daley, Sophia S.; Budesheim, Thomas L.; Klanecky Earl, Alicia K. – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objective: Greek affiliation is associated with increased problem drinking in college, while religiosity typically offers protective benefits. The current study examined the interaction between Greek status and religiosity--both public (e.g., religious attendance) and private (e.g., prayer frequency)--on problem drinking. Participants and Methods:…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Religion, Fraternities, Sororities
Caroline North; Lou Ann Grossberg; Alexandra Loukas – Journal of American College Health, 2025
Purpose: Examine tobacco use on college campuses by assessing: (1) types of tobacco products used, (2) where they are most commonly used, and (3) the sociodemographic characteristics of students most likely to use on campus. Method: Participants were a convenience sample of 3,575 18- to 25-year-old enrolled in 14 Texas colleges during Spring 2021…
Descriptors: Smoking, College Students, Health Behavior, Student Characteristics
Emily A. Waterman; Katherine D. M. Lee; Katie M. Edwards – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: One strategy to address the health issues among college students is through bystander intervention. However, much is still unknown about bystander behavior. The purpose of the current study was to assess the feasibility of daily diary methodology as applied to bystander opportunity. Method: Using a convenience sample, we examined (1)…
Descriptors: College Students, Audiences, Intervention, Incidence
Coniglio, Kathryn A.; Davis, Lauren; Sun, Jasmine; Loureiro, Natalia; Selby, Edward A. – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objective: Pathological exercise is a dangerous behavior often observed in eating disorders. Data investigating associated characteristics of pathological exercise in men are lacking, despite college men and women being at equally elevated risk for developing eating disorders. Participants: Two hundred and twenty-four college men who exercise…
Descriptors: Exercise, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Males
Anandi C. Ehman; Alan M. Gross – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: This work sought to assess relationships between sexually aggressive behavior occurring through the use of technology and social media, perceived social norms of sexually aggressive behavior, and face-to-face sexual aggression and coercion. Participants: Participants were 663 undergraduate students (73.1% Female). Methods: Participants…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Sexual Harassment, Aggression, Social Media
Cook, Amanda C.; Reisling, Alannah – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objectives: To determine the impact of fraternity and sorority membership on condom use during sex. Methods: Utilizing data from The American College Health Association (ACHA) National College Health Assessment from 2016-2018, we estimated a linear probability, logistic, and instrumental variable model to determine the relationship between…
Descriptors: Fraternities, Sororities, Sexuality, Contraception
Jaimi L. Allen; Benjamin C. Amick III; Mark L. Williams; Joshua L. Kennedy; Karl W. Boehme; J. Craig Forrest; Brian Primack; Erica Ashley Sides; Wendy N. Nembhard; Stephanie F. Gardner; Jessica N. Snowden; Laura P. James; Ericka Olgaard; Jay Gandy – Journal of American College Health, 2025
Objective: Assess university students' SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence and mitigation behaviors over time. Participants: Randomly selected college students (N = 344) in a predominantly rural Southern state. Methods: Participants provided blood samples and completed self-administered questionnaires at three timepoints over the academic year.…
Descriptors: College Students, COVID-19, Pandemics, Health Behavior
Christopher O'Donnell; Katherine Brownlee; Elise Martin; Joe Suyama; Steve Albert; Steven Anderson; Sai Bhatte; Kenyon Bonner; Chad Burton; Micaela Corn; Heather Eng; Bethany Flage; Jay Frerotte; Goundappa K. Balasubramani; Catherine Haggerty; Joel Haight; Lee H. Harrison; Amy Hartman; Thomas Hitter; Wendy C. King; Kate Ledger; Jane W. Marsh; Margaret C. McDonald; Bethany Miga; Kimberly Moses; Anne Newman; Meg Ringler; Mark Roberts; Theresa Sax; Anantha Shekhar; Matthew Sterne; Tyler Tenney; Marian Vanek; Alan Wells; Sally Wenzel; John Williams – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: A small percentage of universities and colleges conducted mass SARS-CoV-2 testing. However, universal testing is resource-intensive, strains national testing capacity, and false negative tests can encourage unsafe behaviors. Participants: A large urban university campus. Methods: Virus control centered on three pillars: mitigation,…
Descriptors: Urban Universities, COVID-19, Pandemics, Disease Control
Scott M. Pickett; Andrea T. Kozak; Daniel J. Lanni; Andrew S. Warnke; Philippe Gaillard; Nicole L. Jarrett – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: The current study aimed to examine whether brief online stress reduction exercises supplemented with sleep improvement strategies would reduce stress, arousal, and sleep difficulties in college students who were not required to use the sleep improvement strategies for participation. Participants: A sample of 114 college student…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Electronic Learning, Metacognition, Relaxation Training
Hannah R. Hamilton; Julie Longua Peterson; Tracy DeHart – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: The Theory of Planned Behavior has been applied to COVID-19 protective behaviors, but evidence suggests this theory may be less predictive over time and less valid in individualistic societies. The current study applied this theory among American college students as vaccines became available and added perceived risk. Participants: 242…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Risk, Health Behavior
Mijin Kim; George Poncy; Frederick G. Lopez – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: The present study examined the association between passive FB use and academic stress, as well as the moderating role of users' dispositional levels of authenticity. Participants and Methods: A total of 188 college students responded to questionnaires regarding their FB use, trait authenticity, and academic stress. Results: The amount…
Descriptors: Social Media, Stress Variables, College Students, Correlation
Jessica Kendrick; Lisa Duffy; Lichuan Ye; Pamela Burke – Journal of American College Health, 2024
The purpose was to understand college students' motivations for the use and discontinued use of fitness related technology (FRT) in relation to their physical activity behaviors. Participants: Participants were undergraduate students (n = 22) who were eligible if they were between 18-24 years of age (emerging adulthood) and current or previous…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Information Technology, Physical Fitness, Physical Activity Level
Allie White; Hannah Ball; Sara LaBelle – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: Considering that college students experience mental health issues and college counseling centers are overwhelmed, this study identifies instructors as a potential mental health resource for students. This study utilizes the theory of planned behavior to investigate the relationship between students' attitudes, injunctive and descriptive…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Intention, Mental Health
Rosansky, Joseph A.; Rosenberg, Harold – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Increases and decreases in university students' drinking during and after the pandemic will be influenced by multiple factors, including their access to alcohol, COVID-related stress, social support, and whether they live with parents or on campus. Many will engage in elevated drinking, especially upon return to the campus environment. It is our…
Descriptors: College Students, Drinking, Pandemics, COVID-19
