Alcohol Use & Entertainment Preferences
Confidential Research Study
Researchers at Georgia State University are conducting a confidential study with male active duty U.S. Marines to understand the drinking habits, entertainment preferences, and social behaviors of men.
Key Study Info

Male active duty U.S. Marines ages 21+ who drink alcohol

Four hours over two weeks

Earn up to $450 each

Conducted online
Study Background
Join our confidential, online study today!
This study involves a 60-minute online orientation with someone from the research team and completing an online survey. You will then complete two brief (5-minute) online surveys a day for 14 days. You will respond once in the morning and once in the evening at a time you choose. You will also be asked to respond when you are drinking. Finally, you and your friend in the study and another pair of Marines will join a 30-minute online meeting with the research team. You may earn up to $450 for your participation.
Study Background
Join our confidential, online study today!
This study involves a 60-minute online orientation with someone from the research team and completing an online survey. You will then complete two brief (5-minute) online surveys a day for 14 days. You will respond once in the morning and once in the evening at a time you choose. You will also be asked to respond when you are drinking. Finally, you and your friend in the study and another pair of Marines will join a 30-minute online meeting with the research team. You may earn up to $450 for your participation.
This study is approved by the Georgia State University IRB (H25332).
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to understand the drinking habits, entertainment preferences, and social behaviors of men in the U.S. Marine Corps.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men in the U.S. Marines
- Drink alcohol
- A male friend in the USMC who is also willing to participate
The entire study lasts 4 hours over two weeks. Once enrolled, the study involves:
- An online orientation with a member of the research team, where you will complete an online survey.
- Two brief (5-minute) online surveys a day for 14 days.
- An online session with your friend in the study and another pair of Marines.
All study procedures are completed online.
As participants, you and your drinking buddy may receive up to $450 each.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.