Creating more fun alcohol-free activities for college students in fraternities and sororities
Official title: Increasing Availability of and Engagement In Alcohol-Free Social Activities to Address Heavy Episodic Drinking and Alcohol Consequences Among Fraternity and Sorority College Students
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11031577 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping fraternity and sorority members enjoy fun social activities without alcohol, by creating engaging events that encourage friendships and support healthier choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $188,892 |
| NIH project number | 1K23AA032019-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11031577 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are college students who are members of fraternities and sororities and engage in heavy episodic drinking.
✕Less likely to help
Students who do not participate in Greek life or do not engage in heavy episodic drinking may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address heavy episodic drinking among fraternity and sorority members by developing and promoting engaging alcohol-free social activities. It recognizes that traditional individual-level interventions have limited success and instead focuses on the social environment that influences drinking behaviors. By incorporating the perspectives of Greek members, the study will create activities that foster social connections without alcohol. The project will follow a structured approach, including phases of discovery, design, and testing to ensure the activities are appealing and effective.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce heavy drinking and its negative consequences among college students involved in Greek life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that social interventions can effectively reduce alcohol consumption in college populations, suggesting potential success for this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lehinger, Elizabeth — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Lehinger, Elizabeth
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.