Identification with drinking predicts increases in drinking behaviors (but not vice versa)

摘要: Abstract Cross-sectional research has demonstrated that endorsing, or acknowledging, and frequently thinking about having a drinking identity are uniquely positively associated with alcohol consumption risk for hazardous drinking. In the current investigation, we evaluated whether these facets of indicated latent variable. We also investigated greater identification predicted subsequent increases in drinking, higher levels behavior variables Data were collected from participants (N = 422) near their graduation college then again eight months later. Drinking endorsement thought frequency positive indicators Identification was concurrently, both at time points. Greater first assessment Surprisingly, did not prospectively predict changes These findings support an expanded conceptualization identity, provide further evidence predicts more behaviors, suggest should be considered interventions to reduce