Table 4.
Prevalences of Age 21 Outcome Variables for the Four Binge Trajectory Groups
| Nonbingers | Early Highs | Increasers | Late Onsetters | χ2 (df = 3) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 13% | 21% | 17% | 17% | 2.5 | 0.484 |
| Crime | 27% | 54% | 43% | 39% | 15.8 | 0.001 |
| Alcohol abuse/dependence | 7% | 13% | 43% | 30% | 80.1 | 0.001 |
| Drug abuse/dependence | 4% | 13% | 17% | 13% | 20.8 | 0.001 |
| High school completion | 92% | 63% | 80% | 76% | 48.1 | 0.001 |
| Engagement in school or working | 85% | 73% | 74% | 83% | 5.3 | 0.150 |
| Involvement in clubs/activities | 58% | 25% | 43% | 53% | 12.2 | 0.007 |
| Family bonding | 67% | 33% | 57% | 67% | 13.0 | 0.005 |