The association between meaning in life and harmful drinking is mediated by individual differences in self-control and alcohol value.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The adoption of adult roles that provide meaning in life is associated with reduced harmful drinking. The current study examined whether this relationship is mediated by increased self-control and reduced value of alcohol.

Methods

Cross-sectional design. 1043 adults (786 females) ≥18 years old completed an online survey. The outcome variable was scores on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), predictor variables were presence of and search for meaning in life (Meaning in Life Questionnaire), and mediating variables were trait self-control (Brief Self-Control Scale) and the value of alcohol (Brief Assessment of Alcohol Demand).

Results

Presence of meaning in life had a significant negative association (B = -0.01, SE = 0.00, 95% CI -

SUBMITTER: Copeland A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7244925 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature