College Student Hazing Experiences, Attitudes, and Perceptions: Implications for Prevention

Abstract

This investigation reports findings from survey data collected from 5,880 students enrolled at seven U.S. research universities. Building on previous studies, this investigation found that hazing occurred across a range of student groups and included high-risk drinking, social isolation, personal servitude, and humiliation. Although students tended to have pro-social attitudes and did not believe hazing was beneficial to their organizations, some reported positive outcomes. Research-informed recommendations for campus hazing prevention are provided.

Acknowledgments

The authors thank the Clery Center, the University of Maine, and Deborah Dunklin Tipton (Robert's mother) for support of this analysis and HPC institutions and liaisons for their leadership, dedication, and contributions to this work and the field of hazing prevention.