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Arthur W Blume1, Ty W Lostutter, Karen B Schmaling

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas 79968-0553, USA. ablume@utep.edu

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
|November 19, 2003
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Lower self-efficacy and positive alcohol expectancies predict more drinking consequences. Interventions targeting these cognitions may reduce harm, even without reducing alcohol consumption.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Addiction Science
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Cognitions like self-efficacy and expectancies influence drinking behavior.
  • Previous research established links between these cognitions and alcohol consumption.
  • The impact of self-efficacy and alcohol expectancies on drinking-related consequences remained under-examined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between self-efficacy, alcohol expectancies, and the number of drinking-related consequences.
  • To determine if these cognitive factors predict consequences independently of alcohol consumption levels.

Main Methods:

  • 113 participants with alcohol abuse or dependence were recruited.
  • Validated questionnaires were used: Situational Confidence Questionnaire, Alcohol Expectancies Questionnaire, Drinker Inventory of Consequences-Recent, and Losses of Significance Self-report Questionnaire-Revised.

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  • Statistical analyses were performed to assess predictive relationships.

    • Main Results:

    • Lower self-efficacy was associated with increased recent drinking consequences.
    • Higher positive alcohol expectancies predicted greater recent drinking consequences.
    • Positive alcohol expectancies also predicted a higher number of significant alcohol-related losses.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-efficacy and alcohol expectancies are significant predictors of alcohol-related harm.
    • Interventions aimed at correcting alcohol expectancies and enhancing self-efficacy may reduce negative consequences.
    • These strategies could be beneficial even for individuals unwilling to decrease their alcohol intake.