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Gender differences in drinking motivations and outcomes.

R C Bailly1, R S Carman, M A Forslund

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Wyoming.

The Journal of Psychology
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
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Gender influences alcohol use motivations. While dominance needs link to negative outcomes for all, assertiveness motivations uniquely impact women negatively. Positive social motivations reduce adverse drinking effects for both sexes.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Alcohol use among college students is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding gender-specific motivations for alcohol consumption is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research has primarily focused on male drinking patterns, with less attention to female-specific dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gender differences in the psychological and social motivations behind alcohol use in college students.
  • To explore the relationship between specific power motivations (dominance, assertiveness) and drinking outcomes in men and women.
  • To examine the role of positive social motivations in mitigating negative drinking consequences across genders.

Main Methods:

  • Self-reported data collected from a sample of male and female college students.

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  • Statistical analysis to identify correlations between power motivations, social motivations, and negative drinking outcomes.
  • Comparative analysis of drinking dynamics between male and female participants.

    • Main Results:

    • Dominance power motivations were correlated with negative drinking outcomes for both men and women.
    • Assertiveness power motivations were associated with negative drinking outcomes exclusively in women.
    • A higher proportion of positive social motivations was linked to fewer negative drinking outcomes in both sexes.

    Conclusions:

    • Alcohol use dynamics exhibit gender-specific patterns, particularly concerning assertiveness motivations in women.
    • Findings suggest women may use alcohol in relation to needs for assertiveness and self-expression, beyond dominance needs observed in men.
    • Intervention strategies should consider these gendered motivations to effectively address problematic alcohol use in college populations.