The role of alcohol consumption in female victimization: findings from a French representative sample.
Alcohol is frequently related to interpersonal aggression, but information regarding the role of alcohol consumption by victims of severe aggression is however lacking. In order to better understand the dynamic of victimization, we investigated contextual, facilitator, and psychological impact variables related to victimization in a French sample composed of 1,033 females aged 18-74 years. The participants were recruited using quota sampling methodology, and responses were measured using Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewer. A logistic regression was conducted using a backward elimination procedure to identify the significant predictors of blows and wounds suffered in the past 24 months. The results indicated that victims, relative to nonvictims, did binge drink significantly more often, had a higher aggression trait, and had experienced more social hardships in the past. The study's limitations are noted.
Laboratoire Inter-universitaire de Psychologie, Grenoble 2 University, Grenoble, France. Laurent.Begue@upmf-grenoble.fr
Laurent
L
Bègue
Claudine
C
Pérez-Diaz
Baptiste
B
Subra
Emmanuelle
E
Ceaux
Philippe
P
Arvers
Véronique Aurélie
VA
Bricout
Sebastian
S
Roché
Joel
J
Swendsen
Michel
M
Zorman
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000523:psychology; D001007:Anxiety; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014754:Violence / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult