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Caitlin K Barthelmes¹, Brian Borsari, John T P Hustad

¹Brown University, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Providence, RI 02912, USA.

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Higher hostility in college students mandated for alcohol violations is linked to riskier drinking and more alcohol-related problems. This psychological trait requires clinical attention for this high-risk group.

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Higher Education

Background:

College students mandated for alcohol violations represent a high-risk demographic.
Understanding psychological factors influencing their alcohol use is crucial for effective interventions.
Hostility, a known correlate of heavy drinking in adults, has not been studied in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the relationship between hostility and various drinking-related variables in mandated college students.
To identify psychological traits associated with problematic alcohol consumption in this specific group.
To inform clinical strategies for addressing risky drinking behaviors.

Main Methods:

Survey of 466 college students mandated for alcohol-related campus violations.
Assessment of hostility levels using validated psychological measures.
Analysis of drinking patterns, alcohol-related problems, and alcohol use ambivalence.

Main Results:

A significant positive correlation was found between higher hostility levels and riskier drinking behaviors.
Increased hostility was associated with a greater number of alcohol-related problems.
Mandated students with higher hostility reported ambivalence towards their alcohol consumption.

Conclusions:

Hostility is a relevant psychological factor associated with risky drinking and alcohol problems in mandated college students.
Clinical interventions should consider hostility levels when treating this population.
Addressing hostility may be key to managing alcohol-related issues in high-risk students.