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Intergenerational Conflict Is Associated With Alcohol Consequences Among Hispanic College Student Drinkers
Ashley M Lindquist1, Carlos Portillo1, Craig Field1
1Latino Alcohol and Health Disparities Research and Training Center, Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas.
Objective:
Intergenerational conflict (IGC) occurs when cultural beliefs, values, and attitudes differ between a parent and child. The present study examined the psychometric properties of an IGC scale within Hispanics and the association between IGC and alcohol outcomes.
Method:
Participants were n = 144 Hispanic college students who consumed alcohol within the last 30 days. Participants completed demographics, the IGC scale, and drinking measures.
Results:
A one-factor solution was the best fit (χ2 = 53.92, df = 35, p = .02, CFI = .96, RMSEA = .06, SRMR = .05) for the data. IGC was not associated with binge drinking (β = .03, p = .87) but was positively associated with alcohol consequences (IRR = 1.43, β = .36, p = .001).
Conclusions:
The IGC scale may be applicable to Hispanic college students. Moreover, IGC was only positively associated with alcohol consequences.
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