Relationship between self-control and alcohol consumption patterns and problems of college students.
- 1 January 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Alcohol Research Documentation, Inc. in Journal of Studies on Alcohol
- Vol. 49 (1) , 30-37
- https://doi.org/10.15288/jsa.1988.49.30
Abstract
The relationship between self-control strategies, alcohol-related problems and the quantity and frequency of alcohol use was examined. Analyses of data from 410 university students who completed the Student Alcohol Questionnaire and the Self-Control Questionnaire indicated that both internal and external self-control strategies were significantly correlated with alcohol-related problems and alcohol consumption variables. Self-control strategies were also found to be applied differentially across drinking patterns and problem status. It was concluded that college students naturally attempt to control their alcohol consumption or the unwanted consequences related to drinking. Further research is needed to detail the self-change attempts of college-aged drinkers.This publication has 3 references indexed in Scilit:
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