Title

Relationship Between Binge Drinking, Food Restriction, and Mental Health in College Students

Authors

Sabrina Ng, Binghamton University--SUNY
Emma Gardner, Binghamton University--SUNY
Katelyn Decker, Binghamton University--SUNY
David Wang, Binghamton University--SUNY

Publication Date

2023

Document Type

Book

Description

Binge drinking is a prevalent problem among college students and it is impacting many aspects of lives. This study focuses on the detriments of binge drinking on college students’ nutrition and mental health. An anonymous online survey was administered through Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Discord. The survey included basic demographic questions and questions on frequency of drinking, eating habits while drinking, typical daily food consumption, and mental-well being. Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to analyze data in SPSS version 25.0. There is an association between binge drinking, food choices, and mental health among college students. Because of the effects of binge drinking, it is important to be conscious of drinking habits to protect physical and mental health.

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Recommended Citation

Ng, Sabrina; Gardner, Emma; Decker, Katelyn; and Wang, David, "Relationship Between Binge Drinking, Food Restriction, and Mental Health in College Students" (2023). Research Days Posters 2023. 64.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2023/64