Citation

Biolcati R, Passini S, Mancini G. Addict. Behav. Rep. 2016; 3: 70-76.

Affiliation

Department of Education Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Filippo Re 6, Bologna 40126, Italy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.abrep.2016.05.001

PMID

29532002

PMCID

PMC5845945

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The main aim of this study is to improve our knowledge on binge drinking behavior in adolescents. In particular, we tested a model of predictors of binge drinking focusing on boredom proneness; we also examined the predictive and mediating role of drinking expectancies on binge drinking.

METHODS: A questionnaire designed to assess current drinking behavior, such as binge drinking, drinking expectancies and boredom proneness, was administered to 721 Italian adolescents (61% females) aged between 13 and 19 years (M = 15.98,SD = 1.61).

RESULTS: Structural equation modeling confirmed the evidence on drinking expectancies as predicted by boredom proneness and as predictive of adolescents' binge drinking. Interestingly, disinhibition and relief from pain seem to play a more important mediating role between boredom and alcohol outcome. Conversely, no mediation was found for interpersonal and social confidence expectancies on binge drinking.

CONCLUSIONS: In general, the results suggest that preventative interventions on alcohol misuse should focus on personality traits and underlying drinking expectancies.

Language: en

Keywords

Adolescence; Binge drinking; Boredom proneness; Drinking expectancies