Hazing Study

Research to Practice: National Agenda for Hazing Prevention released

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:53:41 -0500

This week, professors Elizabeth Allan and Mary Madden launched a "National Agenda for Hazing Prevention in Education" that's aimed at implementing research-based hazing prevention efforts. Download the full agenda here.

National Hazing Symposium at the University of Maine October 1 & 2, 2009

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:23:49 -0400

The National Hazing Symposium is designed to offer a day-long examination of research, theories and practical implications for addressing the problem of hazing. This year's program will be a bit different from the past. While anyone is welcome to attend the program and participate, particular focus will be placed on bringing together experts for in-depth discussions surrounding the issue of hazing.

National study findings released

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:46:00 -0400

Dr. Elizabeth Allan and Dr. Mary Madden have just released the findings of their groundbreaking study on hazing across college campuses and student groups.

Ten initial findings are described in the report, Hazing in View: College Students at Risk and include:

More than half of college students involved in clubs, teams, and organizations experience hazing.
Nearly half (47%) of students have experienced hazing prior to coming to college.
Alcohol consumption, humiliation, isolation, sleep- deprivation, and sex acts are hazing practices common across student groups.

Download the full report.

Elizabeth Allan and Mary Madden at NCAA Hazing Summit

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:11:00 -0500

Hazing experts take center stage on the opening day of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's convention, in Nashville, with a panel of academic leaders scheduled to discuss growing fears that college administrators could be held liable for hazing incidents.

Read the complete Chronicle article.

Research Cited in News

Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:56:00 -0400

Findings from the pilot phase of the national hazing were cited recently in articles in The Portland Press Herald (Maine), The Times Union (Albany, NY) . The lead researchers were interviewed about the study on WGAN news radio.

Chronicle of Higher Education

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 11:00:49 -0400

A recent article about hazing in athletic organizations published by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

USA Today Mentions Study

Fri, 19 May 2006 09:55:07 -0400

Elizabeth Allan, the study's principal investigator, recently discussed the study with USA Today in a story related to the posting of pictures on the Bad Jocks website.

Read the complete article >>