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The Motivation for Alcohol Reward: Predictors of Progressive-Ratio Intravenous Alcohol Self-Administration in Humans
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[Alcohol consumption and self esteem in adolescents]
Alicia Alvarez Aguirre1, María Magdalena Alonso Castillo, Ana Carolina Guidorizzi Zanetti
1Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, México. alvarez_ali@yahoo.com.mx
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|August 10, 2010
Summary
Adolescents in Mexico demonstrated high self-esteem and low hazardous alcohol consumption. Preventive programs are recommended to maintain these healthy habits and address potential risks.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
Context:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in July 2008 at a nursing college in Queretaro, Mexico.
- The study involved 109 adolescents aged 17-20 years.
- Investigated the relationship between self-esteem levels and alcohol consumption patterns.
Purpose:
- To analyze the association between self-esteem and alcohol consumption in adolescents.
- To assess the prevalence of hazardous alcohol use within this demographic.
- To identify protective factors for maintaining healthy habits.
Summary:
- The majority of adolescents (94.5%) reported high self-esteem, with no participants exhibiting low self-esteem.
- A significant portion (80.7%) did not engage in hazardous alcohol consumption.
- The findings indicate a trend of high self-esteem coexisting with low alcohol consumption.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of high self-esteem as a potential protective factor against hazardous alcohol use.
- Underscores the need for targeted preventive programs to address adolescent alcohol consumption.
- Provides insights for developing strategies to promote and maintain healthy behaviors in young adults.
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