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Metacognition influences problem drinking by shaping beliefs about alcohol. A cognitive-attentional model explains how these beliefs and negative affect drive alcohol use and escalation in students.

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  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Addiction Research

Background:

  • Problem drinking is linked to metacognitive processes.
  • Metacognition involves beliefs and awareness about thinking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test a metacognitive model of problem drinking in university students.
  • To examine the role of metacognitive beliefs and negative affect in alcohol use.

Main Methods:

  • Path modeling was used to analyze data from 174 problem drinkers.
  • The study investigated relationships between metacognitive beliefs, negative affect, and alcohol consumption.

Main Results:

  • The proposed metacognitive model demonstrated a good fit with the data.
  • Findings support the role of metacognitive beliefs in initiating and continuing drinking.

Conclusions:

  • A cognitive-attentional model can inform assessment and treatment for problem drinkers.
  • Understanding metacognitive factors is crucial for addressing alcohol misuse.