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Andreas V Klein^1,2, Lukas Roediger¹, Antonia Bendau^1,3

¹Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH

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Summary

Problem-drinking in university students is linked to male gender, smoking, and impulsivity. Personality traits like conscientiousness are protective, aiding targeted health interventions.

Keywords:

Alcohol addiction mental health substance use youth

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Psychology
Sociology

Background:

Problem-drinking among university students presents significant health risks.
Identifying factors associated with problem-drinking is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify factors associated with problem-drinking and regular heavy-drinking in university students.
To inform the development of targeted health intervention programs.

Main Methods:

A large cross-sectional online survey of 12,914 university students in Berlin.
Analysis included relative-risk, correlation, t-tests, and chi-square tests.

Main Results:

Male gender, smoking, illegal substance use, and impulsivity were linked to problem-drinking.
Extraversion was a risk factor, while conscientiousness and agreeableness were protective.
Drinking motives (elation, relaxation, social) did not differ between risk groups.

Conclusions:

Identified risk and protective factors can enhance early identification of at-risk students.
These markers can improve the effectiveness of targeted health intervention programs.