Citation

Campo S, Poulos G, Sipple JW. Am. J. Health Behav. 2005; 29(2): 137-149.

Affiliation

Department of Community and Behavioral Health and Department of Communication Studies, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA. shelly-campo@uiowa.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, PNG Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15698981

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine university students' attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs related to hazing. METHODS: A random and representative sample of students completed a web-based survey regarding team-building and initiation behaviors (N=736). RESULTS: Thirty-six percent of the respondents participated in hazing. Greeks, males, varsity athletes, leaders, and upperclassmen were more likely to engage in hazing. Students who engaged in hazing were more likely to engage in positive team-building activities. CONCLUSIONS: Hazing is occurring on campus, although not always recognized as such by students. Various factors that would enable someone to stop a hazing situation are addressed.

Language: en