Citation
Stevenson, N. & Vaughan, E.L. (2018). Female binge drinking: The role of perceptions and approval on frequency and consequences of use. Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Meeting 2018. Tampa, FL.Abstract
Introduction: It is known that emerging adulthood represents a period of increased risk for excessive alcohol use. However, minimal research focuses on binge drinking among female emerging adults. This study investigates the associations between perceptions of female binge drinking, self-approval and other's approvalof binge drinking, college attendance, and frequency and consequences of binge drinking.
Methods: Secondary data analysis of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) was conducted to test these associations. Participants included a nationally representative sample of 495 females, ages 18-26 years. Linear regression was conducted in the complex sampling module in SPSS to predict frequency of binge drinking and consequences of alcohol use.
Results: Results from multiple linear regression show that positive perceptions of female binge drinking (b = 0.74, p < .001) and greater self-approval of binge drinking (b = 0.007, p < .01) serve as risk factors for binge drinking among female emerging adults. Likewise, positive perceptions of female binge drinking (b = .020, p < .05) and self-approval of binge drinking (b = .112, p < .01) contribute to greater consequences of alcohol use.
Conclusions: Implications for prevention include strategies for changing perceptions and norms about binge drinking for women.
URL
https://addictionpsychology.org/sites/default/files/public/cpa/programs/CPA%202018%20Program%20Content%20and%20Abstracts_FINAL%20reduced%20size.pdfReference Type
Conference proceedingBook Title
Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Meeting 2018Author(s)
Stevenson, N.Vaughan, E.L.