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Restrained drinking and cognitive control among adolescents.

R J Williams1, L A Ricciardelli

  • 1School of Social Sciences and Liberal Studies, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.

Adolescence
|February 5, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent alcohol consumption and problem drinking are linked to higher restrained drinking, particularly cognitive emotional preoccupation (CEP). Low general self-control combined with high CEP predicts problem drinking in teens.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Adolescent alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the psychological factors influencing drinking behaviors is crucial for prevention and intervention.
  • Previous research suggests self-control plays a role in regulating various behaviors, including substance use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between restrained drinking, cognitive self-control, alcohol consumption, and problem drinking in adolescents.
  • To examine gender differences in these relationships.
  • To explore the predictive role of cognitive emotional preoccupation (CEP) and general cognitive self-control in adolescent drinking patterns.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 198 high school students (mean age 16.45 years).

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  • Participants completed questionnaires assessing alcohol consumption, problem drinking, restrained drinking (including CEP), and cognitive self-control.
  • Statistical analyses were used to examine the relationships between the variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Higher levels of restrained drinking, specifically CEP, were associated with increased alcohol consumption and problem drinking in both males and females.
    • Problem drinking was most strongly predicted by a combination of high CEP and low general cognitive self-control.
    • Findings were consistent across genders, indicating similar psychological mechanisms at play.

    Conclusions:

    • Restrained drinking, particularly cognitive emotional preoccupation, is a significant predictor of alcohol consumption and problem drinking in adolescents.
    • Self-regulation failure, characterized by high cognitive emotional preoccupation and low general cognitive self-control, is implicated in adolescent problem drinking.
    • These findings support existing models of self-regulation and have implications for developing targeted interventions for at-risk adolescents.