Progression to problem drinking among Mexican American and White European first-year college students: a multiple group analysis.

摘要: Objective:Problem drinking during college is a well-known phenomenon. However, predictors of progression to problematic drinking, particularly among ethnic minorities such as Mexican Americans, have received limited research attention.Method:The current study compared the rates and problem from first second year four groups: American men, women, White European women (N = 215). At baseline, participants were all first-year students who scored nonproblem drinkers on Young Adult Alcohol Problems Screening Test (YAAPST). Participants classified progressors or stable nondrinkers/nonproblem based YAAPST scores 12 months later. Hypothesized included behavioral undercontrol, negative emotionality, alcohol use expectancies, cultural orientation (Mexican sample only). Differences anticipated between gender groups in ...