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Negative affect, alcohol expectancies and alcohol-related problems

P B Johnson1, G Gurin

  • 1Hispanic Research Center, Fordham University, Bronx, New York 10458.

Addiction (Abingdon, England)
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Puerto Ricans experiencing depressed mood and drinking problems may be influenced by alcohol expectancies. Expecting alcohol to improve mood amplified the link between depression and alcohol abuse.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction research
  • Psychology
  • Public health

Background:

  • Understanding the interplay between mental health and substance use is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research has not fully explored these relationships within the mainland Puerto Rican population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between negative affect, alcohol expectancies, and alcohol-related problems in mainland Puerto Ricans.
  • To examine the moderating role of alcohol expectancies on the relationship between depressed mood and drinking problems.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the first epidemiological study on drinking patterns in mainland Puerto Rico.
  • Employed statistical analyses to explore the relationships between negative affect, alcohol expectancies, and drinking problems.

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Main Results:

  • A significant moderation effect of alcohol expectancies was found on the co-occurrence of depressed mood and drinking problems.
  • The association between depressed mood and drinking problems was strongest among individuals who expected alcohol to elevate their mood.

Conclusions:

  • Alcohol expectancies play a critical role in the co-morbidity of depressive symptomatology and alcohol abuse among mainland Puerto Ricans.
  • Findings highlight the importance of addressing alcohol expectancies in the treatment of co-occurring depression and alcohol use disorders in this population.