The Evaluation Social Ecological Model

The evaluation social ecological model takes a broad view of behavior and development. It recognizes that: (a) young people come to campus with social, family, and drinking histories that influence their college drinking behaviors; and (b) once on campus, peers, residence, and lifestyle factors further influence what they believe, endorse, and do with regard to alcohol.

Main Points of the Model:

• Alcohol use and abuse is determined by many different factors.
• Drinking behavior has both situational and psychological influences.
• Prevention programs need to be comprehensive; they must address beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and environmental factors.