Date Approved
9-1-2005
Embargo Period
4-11-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Public Relations
Department
Public Relations & Advertising
College
Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts
Advisor
FitzGerald, Suzanne Sparks
Subject(s)
College students--Alcohol use--New Jersey; Drinking of alcoholic beverages--Social aspects--New Jersey
Disciplines
Public Relations and Advertising
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the most effective PR/Advertising techniques to disseminate an Alcohol Social Norms Campaign at college campuses. The techniques used were analyzed for their effectiveness in reaching students and decreasing binge drinking rates. Three New Jersey colleges were studied: Rowan University, Ramapo College of New Jersey and The College of New Jersey.
The researcher collected primary data from the brag books of the three colleges for the fiscal year 2004 Alcohol Social Norms Campaigns, personal interviews with the Project Directors of these campaigns, and focus groups comprised of college students. The research supported the hypotheses that certain PR/Advertising techniques applied to an Alcohol Social Norms Campaign will more effectively reach the greatest number of students and that by using the most effective techniques binge drinking rates will decrease.
Recommended Citation
DiBlasi, Christine Anna, "The most effective PR/advertising techniques in disseminating an alcohol social norms campaign" (2005). Theses and Dissertations. 990.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/990
