Marine study: do drinking buddies encourage sexual assault?
NCT ID NCT07256275
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores how peer pressure and drinking together affect the risk of alcohol-involved sexual violence among U.S. Marine men. Researchers will follow 320 Marines in pairs over 14 days, using phone surveys and a video experiment to measure intentions and behavior. The goal is to understand social influences that could be targeted in future prevention efforts.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could identify key peer factors that contribute to alcohol-related sexual violence, pointing toward better prevention strategies for military populations.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational and experimental study, not a treatment trial. Results may not generalize beyond U.S. Marines, and findings may not lead to direct interventions.
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Locations
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Georgia State University
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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