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Abstract
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a collaborative methodology that uniquely involves stakeholders in all stages of the research process. CBPR has been widely utilized in the field of public health, but not widely employed with college populations. This study utilized CBPR methods within a college community to gain insight into excessive alcohol consumption. Six student researchers planned and carried out a rigorous qualitative study at a public university in the Northeast region of the United States. A total of 48 undergraduate participants were recruited for focus groups that were facilitated by two student researchers, and transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis methods. Students’ reasons for drinking alcohol were focused within the themes of inclusion, habitual default, and the student development process. Social media, strict policy/enforcement, and student’s desire to avoid responsibility led to increased risk and consequences related to drinking. Students recommended late night transportation and a Good Samaritan policy as strategies to improve student safety. This study led to student advocacy and policy change directed at improving student’s health and safety and demonstrated that CBPR methods show promise for engaging students and producing meaningful data.
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Author Biographies
Sandra M. Bulmer is a professor in the Department of Public Health and Interim Dean in the School of Health and Human Services at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). She earned her PhD in health education from Texas Woman’s University. She has conducted college health research for the past 15 years using a wide variety of research methodologies and always partnering with student researchers in her work. She is the current president for the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE).
Barbara A. Barton is an assistant professor in the Health Department at the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Cortland. She earned her PhD in health studies from Texas Woman’s University and also holds an MPH and RN licensure. She has partnered with Dr. Bulmer on numerous college health research studies with a focus on excessive alcohol consumption, marijuana use, depression and anxiety.
Julie Liefeld is a licensed marriage and family therapist, registered nurse, and assistant professor in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy at SCSU. She served as the director of counseling at SCSU from 2010 to 2014. She has her PhD in human development family studies from University of Connecticut and her BSN from Boston College.
Sara Montauti served as a student research assistant at SCSU the time of this project. Sara has since earned her MPH from SCSU. She currently works as a health program assistant at the Connecticut Department of Public Health. She is a certified athletic trainer with extensive experience working with young adults in high school settings.
Stephanie Santos served as a student research assistant at SCSU the time of this project. She has since earned her BS in public health from SCSU. She is currently working as a research associate at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Melissa Richard served as a student research assistant at SCSU the time of this project. She has since earned her BS in social work from SCSU and her MSW from University of Connecticut. She is currently working as a university assistant at the Women’s Center at SCSU.
Laura Hnath served as a student research assistant at SCSU the time of this project. She has since earned her BS in public health from SCSU. She is currently working as a senior assistant at New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center.
Kara Pelletier served as a student research assistant at SCSU the time of this project. She has since earned her BS in psychology from SCSU. She is currently working as an instructional assistant at the Connecticut Center for Child Development.
Jude Lalanne served as a student research assistant at SCSU the time of this project. He has since earned his BS in sociology from SCSU. He is currently working as caseworker for non-profit agency in the State of Connecticut.
