Alcohol and Aggression in WVU Students

Authors

Jocelyn Reid, West Virginia University
Danielle Provencher, West Virginia University
Aaron Metzger, West Virginia University

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The current study hypothesized that there was a positive correlation between consuming alcohol and aggressive behavior among college students. A correlational research method was used to show relations between the factors influencing alcohol consumption and aggression. A survey was given to 74 undergraduate West Virginia University students. The survey was designed to measure verbal and physical aggression while sober and intoxicated, as reported by participants. A positive correlation was found between alcohol consumption and aggression among the sample. A significant main effect was found in the frequency of alcohol consumption and physical and verbal aggression.

Recommended Citation

Reid, Jocelyn; Provencher, Danielle; and Metzger, Aaron (2014) "Alcohol and Aggression in WVU Students," Mountaineer Undergraduate Research Review: Vol. 4, Article 4.
Available at: https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/murr/vol4/iss1/4