Relationship between self-control and alcohol consumption patterns and problems of college students

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Behavioral Science
• Public Health

Background:

• Alcohol consumption is a significant issue among university students.
• Understanding factors influencing alcohol use and related problems is crucial for intervention.
• Self-control strategies may play a role in regulating drinking behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the relationship between self-control strategies and alcohol-related problems.
• To investigate the association between self-control strategies and the quantity/frequency of alcohol use.
• To explore how self-control strategies are applied across different drinking patterns and problem statuses.

Main Methods:

• Data collected from 410 university students.
• Utilized the Student Alcohol Questionnaire and the Self-Control Questionnaire.
• Statistical analyses to determine correlations between variables.

Main Results:

• Both internal and external self-control strategies were significantly correlated with alcohol-related problems.
• Self-control strategies showed significant correlations with alcohol consumption variables (quantity and frequency).
• Differential application of self-control strategies was observed across various drinking patterns and problem levels.

Conclusions:

• College students actively employ self-control strategies to manage alcohol intake and mitigate negative consequences.
• Self-control appears to be a relevant factor in the self-regulation of drinking behaviors.
• Further research is warranted to fully understand the self-change attempts of college-aged drinkers.