Alcohol self-control behaviors of adolescents

Abstract Purpose The aims of the present study were to: (1) factor analyze a 13-item adolescent alcohol self-control behavior scale, (2) examine associations between frequency of self-control behavior use and alcohol consumption, and (3) to determine which self-control behaviors best predict alcohol...

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Published in:Addictive behaviors 2007-03, Vol.32 (3), p.590-597
Main Authors: Glassman, Tavis, Werch, Chudley (Chad), Jobli, Edessa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Alcohol Drinking - psychology
Alcohol use
Assertiveness
Behavior
Communication
Health Behavior
Health Surveys
Humans
Internal-External Control
Logistic Models
Peer Group
Principal Component Analysis
Psychiatry
Psychology, Adolescent
Self-control
Social Control, Informal
Teenagers
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Summary:Abstract Purpose The aims of the present study were to: (1) factor analyze a 13-item adolescent alcohol self-control behavior scale, (2) examine associations between frequency of self-control behavior use and alcohol consumption, and (3) to determine which self-control behaviors best predict alcohol use and consequences. Methods A confidential standardized survey was used to collect data on participant's 30-day frequency, quantity, and heavy use of alcohol; alcohol-related consequences; and alcohol self-control behaviors. Results A principal component factor analysis produced the following three components: Healthy Alternatives ( α = .81), Self-regulation ( α = .72), and Assertive Communication ( α = .73). MANOVAs indicated strong associations between frequency of use of the three types of self-control behaviors and alcohol consumption ( p values ≤ .001). Logistic regression analysis revealed that Self-regulation behaviors were the best predictor for all alcohol use measures and consequences ( p values ≤ .001). Conclusion Self-control behaviors differ in their ability to predict alcohol use and consequences. Self-regulation strategies emerged as the most consistent predictor of alcohol use patterns and consequences among adolescents, followed by Healthy Alternatives.
ISSN:0306-4603
1873-6327
DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2006.06.003