
Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 10, 2024
Abstract The objectives of the current study were to investigate potential mediating role alcohol consumption motives in relationships between psychological distress and problematic consumption, emotional dysregulation consumption. This included 292 participants from Romania, with 82.5% female, ranging age 19 62 years (M = 28.71; SD 9.34). completed instruments assessing distress, dysregulation, drinking motives, socio-demographic data. Our findings indicate that predict Additionally, social, conformity, coping mediated as well Meanwhile, enhancement motive did not mediate aforementioned relationships. may be attributed its association seeking positive experiences rather than managing negative emotions, making it less relevant for individuals experiencing Romanian cultural context, where is often used social engagement or conformity enhancement. contributes advancing knowledge literature regarding how people engage while highlighting importance motives. Theoretical practical implications are discussed.
Язык: Английский