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Abstract
Little research has been completed regarding spring break motivations and behaviors of American students in foreign destinations, specifically in Mexico. This paper looks at push and pull motivations in relation to drug and alcohol consumption and findings indicate greater drug and alcohol use among those who selected “party reputation” and “to go wild” as travel motivations. Binge drinking, sexual activity, and drug use among students on spring break in Acapulco, Mexico were also analyzed and compared to past findings within the United States. Results suggest that students are involved in heavy alcohol consumption and significant drug use. Additionally, high rates of sexual activity occur on spring break and results suggest low condom use, placing students at higher risks for the contraction of sexually transmitted infections.
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Monterrubio, J. Carlos Ph.D.; Josiam, Bharath M. Ph.D.; and Duncan, Jennifer
(2015)
"Tequila at Sunrise: Spring Break Travel Motivations and Risk Behaviors of American Students in Acapulco, Mexico,"
Hospitality Review: Vol. 31:
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4, Article 7.
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https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/hospitalityreview/vol31/iss4/7
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