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Individual Variables Involved in Perceived Pressure for Adolescent Drinking.
María Del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes1, María Del Mar Molero Jurado1, José Jesús Gázquez Linares1,2
1Department of Psychology, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain.
Summary
Adolescent alcohol use is influenced by peer pressure. This study found that while impulsivity and anxiety increase perceived pressure to drink, self-esteem can mediate this effect, offering potential intervention points.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Adolescence is a critical period for social development, marked by heightened peer influence.
- Peer pressure significantly contributes to adolescent risk-taking behaviors, including alcohol consumption.
- Understanding individual psychological factors is crucial for addressing adolescent drinking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of self-esteem, impulsivity, anxiety sensitivity, and expectations on perceived pressure to drink alcohol among adolescents.
- To analyze the mediating role of self-esteem in the relationship between psychological variables and perceived drinking pressure.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 1287 high school students (ages 14-18) participated in the study.
- Bayes factor and mediation models were employed to analyze the data.
- Key variables included self-esteem, impulsivity, anxiety sensitivity, and expectations for alcohol use.
Main Results:
- Impulsivity, anxiety sensitivity, and expectations for use were positively associated with perceived pressure to drink.
- Self-esteem showed a negative relationship with perceived pressure to drink alcohol.
- Self-esteem mediated the association between anxiety sensitivity, expectations, and perceived peer pressure to drink.
Conclusions:
- Peer influence on adolescent drinking is substantial due to the need for affiliation.
- Individual psychological factors like self-esteem, impulsivity, and anxiety play a significant role in perceived pressure to drink.
- Targeting these individual variables can enhance prevention and intervention strategies for adolescent alcohol use.
Keywords:
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