ERIC Number: EJ1299901
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jul
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1099-0399
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A Pilot Mindfulness Intervention to Reduce Heavy Episodic Drinking
Cotter, Elizabeth W.; Hawthorne, David J.; Gerker, Colin; Norman, Marianne; Fotang, Jenny P.
Journal of College Counseling, v24 n2 p178-192 Jul 2021
Approximately one third of college students report heavy episodic drinking (HED; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2019), defined as four or more drinks for women and five or more drinks for men on a single occasion. This mixed-methods study examined the feasibility of a mindfulness intervention intended to reduce HED. Thirty-six students were assigned to either (a) a 4-week mindfulness intervention or (b) a personalized email. The mindfulness group reported fewer weekend night drinks postintervention. Adaptations that can reduce barriers to attendance will be needed.
Descriptors: College Students, Drinking, Alcohol Abuse, Metacognition, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Electronic Mail
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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