Table 1 presents the mean endorsement of each of the drinking items at times 1 and 2; the data are broken down by gender. Males and females did not differ significantly on any of the three drinking variables. On average, at the first assessment, the average participant reported drinking alcohol infrequently (M = 3.44, indicating drinking approximately 3–4 times per year). The average report was of drinking approximately 1–3 beers or drinks per drinking episode (M = 2.84), with very few negative drinking outcomes (M = 2.42 negative outcomes reported). At the second assessment, the mean reported change was relatively small. Participants reported drinking slightly more often (M = 3.57, indicating drinking between 3–4 times per year and once per month) and drinking slightly more alcohol per episode (M = 2.99, indicating drinking 2–3 beers per episode). Participants reported experiencing significantly more negative outcomes from drinking (M = 4.10 negative outcomes experienced). Males and females did not differ on the above drinking variables, either at time 1 or time 2. The most frequently endorsed negative outcomes at both time assessments were hangovers, becoming nauseated and/or vomiting, and not recalling what one did while intoxicated.
