Psychosocial Factors Associated with Experimental and Risky Alcohol Consumption among School-Attending Adolescents
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Introduction: alcohol consumption constitutes a global public health problem. In recent years, increasing prevalence has been observed among adolescents, a particularly vulnerable population given the consequences of alcohol use. Certain psychosocial factors influence both the likelihood of initiating consumption and the progression toward risky patterns. Understanding the interaction of these factors is essential for designing timely preventive strategies.
Objective: to analyze the relationship of psychosocial factors with experimental and risky alcohol-consumption patterns among school-attending adolescents.
Method: a quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted with n = 505 adolescents from secondary and high school, aged 11 to 18 years (M = 13.83, SD = 1.54). Statistical analyses included group comparison tests and binary logistic regression models to explore the interaction between psychosocial predictors of experimental and risky alcohol consumption.
Results: psychosocial variables such as age, impulsivity, socioemotional competencies, nicotine use, family composition, and work activity showed significant associations (p < .001) with alcohol consumption. Regression models were significant and demonstrated an increased probability of presenting experimental (R² = .284) and risky (R² = .261) consumption patterns as a function of these psychosocial variables, with correct classification rates of 73.5% and 78.4%, respectively.
Discussion and conclusions: these findings revealed the simultaneous interaction of psychosocial variables influencing the onset and development of risky alcohol consumption patterns. These results provide evidence that can inform the design of effective prevention strategies.
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