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Alcohol expectancies in a Native American population

C Garcia-Andrade1, T L Wall, C L Ehlers

  • 1Department of Neuropharmacology, Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.

Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Alcohol expectancies are linked to drinking patterns in Native American men. Recent drinking history, not family history or heritage, significantly predicted these expectations in the study.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Native Americans exhibit high rates of alcohol abuse and dependence.
  • Alcohol expectancies are potential contributing factors to alcoholism.
  • Previous research links heavy drinking and family history to alcohol expectancies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate factors associated with alcohol expectancies in Native American men.
  • To examine the influence of drinking history, family history, and heritage on alcohol expectancies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Alcohol Expectancy Questionnaire (AEQ) short form.
  • Evaluated healthy, nonalcoholic Mission Indian men (ages 18-25).
  • Employed regression analyses to assess predictor variables.

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Main Results:

  • Recent drinking history significantly predicted total AEQ scores and specific subscales (global positive changes, arousal/power).
  • Family history of alcoholism and degree of Native American heritage did not significantly predict alcohol expectancies.
  • Findings align with other populations regarding drinking patterns and expectancies.

Conclusions:

  • Alcohol expectancies are associated with drinking patterns in Mission Indian men.
  • Family history and heritage were not significant predictors in this sample.
  • Further research may explore other risk factors for alcoholism in this population.