The association between intended drinking contexts and alcohol expectancies in college students: A daily diary study.

摘要: Abstract Background Because of the role alcohol outcome expectancies play in subsequent drinking, it is important to understand factors that can shape guide intervention efforts. This study examined among college students whether intended social contexts for drinking were associated with positive and negative at daily-level. Methods Participants included analyses 323 students, ages 18 24 years, enrolled a 4-year university Pacific Northwest. At four 2-week measurement bursts across one year, participants asked each afternoon report they planned drink later day. If so, further how much drink, plan alone or others, home bar/party, their use evening. Results A total 2953 person-day observations from days used. linear mixed models, adjusted covariates including number drinks, showed reported greater on when others vs. bar party home. For expectancies, only statistically significant association. Conclusion suggests contextual may students’ about effects Intended be address event-level interventions reduce high-risk young adults.