Experiencing Shame: Collegiate Alcohol Abuse, Religiosity, and Spirituality. Issue 2 (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Prosek, Elizabeth A.; Giordano, Amanda L.; Holm, Jessica M.; Bevly, Cynthia M.; Sender, Kristy M.; Ramsey, Zachary B.; Abernathy, Meagan R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of college counseling. Volume 20:Issue 2(2017:Jul.)
• Page Start: 126
• Page End: 138
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: shame -- substance abuse -- college students -- religiosity -- spirituality; Counseling in higher education -- Periodicals; Counseling in higher education -- United States -- Periodicals; 378.194
• DOI: 10.1002/jocc.12065
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1099-0399

Abstract

Abstract : Previous researchers have established the relationship between substance abuse and shame and religiosity/spirituality and shame. This study investigated the associations among shame, religiosity, spirituality, and drinking behavior in a college student sample ( N = 310). Participants classified as hazardous drinkers reported higher levels of shame associated with drinking behavior. Elements of religiosity and spirituality significantly explained state shame among hazardous drinkers. Implications for college counselors are presented.