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Do psychological variables mediate sex differences in young adults' alcohol use?

Zimmermann, Friederike ; Sieverding, Monika

German Title: Werden Geschlechtsdifferenzen im Alkoholkonsum junger Erwachsener durch psychologische Variablen vermittelt?

In: Substance use & misuse : an international interdisciplinary forum, 46 (2011), Nr. 4. pp. 552-559. ISSN 1082-6084

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2010.497179
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Abstract

This study applied an extended theory of planned behavior to test whether psychological variables mediate sex differences in alcohol consumption in social contexts. Questionnaires of 300 young adults (urban, mean age 25 years, 49% female) were collected in 2007 prior to a sociable drinking occasion; consumption data were obtained through telephone interviews thereafter. The multiple-path mediation model was analyzed using structural equation modeling. Sex differences in alcohol consumption, which were considerable, were partly mediated by the significant specific indirect effects of subjective norms through intention and of self-efficacy through both intention and willingness. Body weight was not a significant mediator. Limitations are noted and implications for future research are discussed.

Translation of abstract (German)

Diese Studie prüft die Mediation von Geschlechtsdifferenzen im Alkoholkonsum anhand einer erweiterten Theorie des geplanten Verhaltens. Es wurden Fragebögen an 300 jungen Erwachsenen (städtisch, mittleres Alter 25 Jahre, 49% Frauen) in 2007, vor einem geselligen Abend am Wochenende, erhoben; nach dem Wochenende wurden sie in Telefon-Interviews zu den von ihnen konsumierten Getränken befragt. Das Modell multipler Mediation wurde mittels Strukturgleichungsmodellierung geprüft. Die erheblichen Geschlechtsunterschiede im Alkoholkonsum wurden partiell mediiert durch die signifikanten spezifischen indirekten Effekte der subjektiven Norm über die Intention und der Selbstwirksamkeitserwartung sowohl über die Intention als auch über die Verhaltensbereitschaft. Das Körpergewicht war kein signifikanter Mediator. Grenzen und Implikationen für die zukünftige Forschung werden diskutiert.

Document type: Article
Journal or Publication Title: Substance use & misuse : an international interdisciplinary forum
Volume: 46
Number: 4
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Deposited: 20 Nov 2015 14:06
Date: 2011
ISSN: 1082-6084
Page Range: pp. 552-559
Faculties / Institutes: The Faculty of Behavioural and Cultural Studies > Institute of Psychology
DDC-classification: 150 Psychology
Uncontrolled Keywords: alcohol, young adulthood, sex/gender, theory of planned behavior, behavioral willingness, mediation
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