Citation

D'Lima GM, Pearson MR, Kelley ML. Psychol. Addict. Behav. 2012; 26(2): 330-337.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/a0026942

PMID

22288975

Abstract

This study examined protective behavioral strategies (PBS) as a potential mediator and moderator of the relationship between self-regulation and alcohol-related consequences. Participants were 249 first-year undergraduate men and women. The use of PBS partially mediated the relationship between self-regulation and alcohol-related problems (i.e., supporting the "self-control equals drinking control" hypothesis). However, use of PBS appeared more important for those with poorer self-regulation abilities (supporting the "PBS protect the impaired" hypothesis). Because both mediation and moderation were supported, a moderated mediation model was tested. The moderated mediation model demonstrated that the negative relationship between self-regulation and alcohol-related consequences could be explained by use of PBS for individuals with poor-to-average self-regulation but not for individuals with above-average, self-regulation abilities. Implications of the study's findings are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved).

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