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  • Boredom proneness is linked to negative affect and self-regulatory issues.
  • Its role in predicting alcohol problems requires further empirical investigation.
  • Understanding boredom's impact is crucial for AUD treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine boredom proneness as a predictor of alcohol problems after cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for AUD.
  • To test if boredom proneness predicts alcohol consumption and problems.
  • To investigate indirect effects of boredom proneness on alcohol problems via negative affect and anxiety sensitivity.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 181 outpatients with AUD undergoing CBT.
  • Measurement of boredom proneness, alcohol consumption, negative affect, and anxiety sensitivity.
  • Utilized an indirect effects model to assess mediation pathways.

Main Results:

  • Boredom proneness correlated with alcohol consumption at baseline but not at treatment's end.
  • Boredom proneness significantly predicted increased alcohol use problems at end-of-treatment.
  • This association was mediated by negative affect and anxiety sensitivity.

Conclusions:

  • Boredom proneness negatively impacts AUD treatment outcomes.
  • Vulnerability to negative emotional states, exacerbated by boredom, contributes to persistent alcohol problems.
  • Targeting boredom and associated negative affect may improve AUD treatment efficacy.