Binge Drinking Research

Binge Drinking Research Project Part I

Introduction

As this project is in two parts, this introduction will focus only on part one which studies binge drinking as the cause. Binge drinking is defined as 5 drinks (males) and four drinks (females) in a 2-hour period. As I begin this research for Dr Scarbrough, I realized the relevance of the information to the environment we, as students, currently occupy. Might the discovery and examination of documented facts possibly give notice to those whom might be susceptible to this disease? A potential wake-up call disguised as a class project. As I begin gathering the information for this project, this thought certainly crossed my mind.

Part I of this two-part project will involve two different variables that will be cross tabulated to determine a relationship or the lack of, if that is the case. The first cross tabulation comparison will use the following two variables: Binge drinking as the cause and the feeling of "no good" as the effect. As self esteem is an important component of a person's life, affecting their outlook, success and emotional stability, the importance of this research is obvious.

The second hypothesis in part I will involve cross tabulating the following two variables: Binge drinking as the cause and the Doctor or other injury received as an effect. The obvious importance of this

cross tabulation would be to the medical community, employers, and the victim themselves, as their very future could affected by a 16 ounce container. Certainly research information that reveals potential negative long-term effects for all involved.

Well, enough of the official stuff, let's get to some data!

Hypothesis #1

A) My hypothesis in this cross tabulation is those who respond that they indulge in binge drinking 4 days or less will experience less days of feeling "no good". Those who respond that they indulge in binge drinking in excess of twenty-one days or more a month will report a higher instance of feeling "no good".

B) Independent Variable: Binge drinking (#72)

C) Dependent Variable: "I'm no good" (#68)

A) Cross Tabulation chart below:

Feel "No Good" Days 6 or more drinks

0-4 Days 5-10 Days 11-20 Days 21 + Days Missing Total

Agree Strongly 93 15 7 4 88 119

1.7% 2.3% 3.8% 8.0% 1.8%

Agree 1133 155 50 12 744 1350

20.2% 24.3% 27.5% 24.0% 20.8%

Disagree 2585 268 73 16 1526 2942

46.1% 41.9% 40.1% 32.0% 45.4%

Disagree Strongly 1534 169 41 11 993 1755

27.3% 26.4% 22.5% 22.0% 27.1%

No Opinion 266 32 11 7 228 316

4.7% 5.0% 6.0% 14.0% 4.9%

Missing 233 22 5 3 1671 1934

Total 5611 639 182 50 5250 6482

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Row Variable: No Good

Column Variable: Days 6 or more drinks

Nominal Statistics:

Chi-Square: 41.758 (DF: 12) (P Value: 0.000)

V: 0.046 C: 0.080

Lambda: 0.000 Lambda: 0.000 Lambda: 0.000

(DV=72) (DV=68)

E) Those who indulge in what is considered binge drinking (6 or more drinks) four or less days a month, only 1.7% respond that they experience feeling "No good". In comparison, of those who respond that they indulge in binge drinking in excess of 21 days a month, 8% respond that they have experienced feeling "No Good".

In contrast, of those who have indulged in binge drinking four days or less, 27.3% disagreed strongly with the statement that they have experienced the feeling of "No Good". But, of those who indulge in binge drinking in excess of 21 days or more a month, only 22% disagreed strongly with the statement that they have experienced the feeling of "No Good".

F) The P value for these variables is 0.00.

G) In regards to these two variables, I would accept this hypothesis for the following two reasons:

1) The P value (0.000) is well below the accepted standard of 0.05.

2) The date evaluated went in the direction of my hypothesis.

H) The V value for these variables is 0.046.

I) The V value of 0.046 indicates a weak relationship.

Hypothesis #2

A) My hypothesis in this cross tabulation is those who respond that they indulge in binge drinking 4 days or less not be as likely to suffer an injury or a visit to the Doctor for injuries received. Those who respond that they indulge in binge drinking in excess of twenty-one days or more a month will report a higher instance of injury or Doctor visits as a result of injuries received.

B) Independent Variable: Binge drinking (#72)

C) Dependent Variable: Doctor or other injury (#78)

D) Cross Tabulation chart