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Subjective expected utility and children's drinking

K E Bauman, E S Bryan

    Journal of Studies on Alcohol
    |September 1, 1980
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    Children who expect good things from drinking are more likely to drink. This study highlights the link between positive outcome expectancies and adolescent alcohol consumption patterns.

    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Adolescent Health
    • Substance Use Research

    Background:

    • Adolescent alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding the psychological factors influencing drinking behavior is crucial for prevention efforts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between children's expectations of positive drinking consequences and their actual drinking behavior.
    • To identify psychological predictors of early alcohol initiation and use.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional survey design.
    • Data collected from a sample of children and adolescents.
    • Statistical analysis to assess the correlation between outcome expectancies and drinking frequency/quantity.

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    Main Results:

    • A significant positive association was found between children's expectations of positive consequences of drinking and their self-reported alcohol consumption.
    • Adolescents anticipating social, emotional, or cognitive benefits from alcohol use were more likely to engage in drinking behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • Positive outcome expectancies play a key role in the initiation and maintenance of adolescent drinking.
    • Interventions aimed at reducing adolescent alcohol use should address and reframe these positive expectancies.