Student Presenter(s): Brendan Watt, Benjamin Pennino, Prisha Patel, Shana Abraham, and Nicky Jagga
Faculty Mentor: Nicole Calma-Rodin
School/College: Arts & Sciences, Old Westbury

Our study investigates the relationship between alcohol consumption and levels of aggression. Previous studies have shown how an increase in alcohol consumption can lead to more aggressive behavior. There are various factors that play into this such as ambiance, company and occasion. For example, a correlation has been demonstrated between the prevalence of local bars and drink consumption and people's tendency for aggression (Treno et al., 1995). In prior studies, researchers have used various methods such as observation to record levels of aggression after consumption of alcohol. Our study will build on prior work by using the Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire to assess physical and verbal aggression in college students. We will also measure levels of alcohol consumption. Our hypothesis states that the influence of alcohol will be related to physical and verbal aggression in college students.