context of the theoretical model described above, a descriptive survey of the alcohol related problems experienced by, alcohol consumption behaviors of, and factors influencing alcohol consumption behaviors of students at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst was conducted (Kraft, pp. 59 60). The purpose of the survey was to develop meaningful relationships between alcohol related outcomes, alcohol consumption behaviors, and factors influencing alcohol consumption behaviors that would provide a basis for the development of intervention programs that would lead the a decrease in the incidence of alcohol related problems among college students.
A strong case was made in the article for the desirability of conducting the research reported in the article. The theoretical model developed also provides support for the use of a survey methodology to develop the desired description of relationships between alcohol
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