Predictors of change in binge drinking over a 3-month period.
Self-efficacy and positive and negative alcohol expectancies have been associated with drinking reduction for some groups, but the relationship of these constructs with changes in high-risk binge drinking behavior among young adults over time is poorly understood. Seventy-six young adults between the ages of 18-32 were recruited to examine this question. Lower self-efficacy and greater positive alcohol expectancies predicted greater numbers of follow-up binge drinking episodes, and greater positive alcohol expectancies predicted greater follow-up alcohol consumption. Young adults with lower self-efficacy, and greater numbers of positive alcohol expectancies may be at risk for experiencing a worsening binge pattern over time.
Blume
Arthur W
AW
Dapartment of Psychology, University of Texas at El Paso, Room 224, El Paso, TX 79968, USA. ablume@utep.edu
Schmaling
Karen B
KB
Marlatt
Alan G
AG
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000523:psychology; D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants / Q000506:poisoning*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D000431:Ethanol / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012307:Risk Factors
D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants; D000431:Ethanol