Large-scale brain network activation during emotional inhibitory control: Associations with alcohol misuse in college freshmen.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The transition to college is associated with increased risk of alcohol misuse and a consequent increase in negative, alcohol-related social and health impacts. Traits associated with ongoing brain maturation during this period, including impulsivity in emotional contexts, could contribute to risky alcohol use.

Methods

This functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study examined brain network activation strength during an emotional inhibitory control task (Go-NoGo), which required participants to ignore background images with negative or neutral emotional valence during performance. Participants were 60 college freshmen (aged 18-20 years, 33 women). Survey measures, completed at baseline and one-year follow-up (follow-up n = 52, 29 women), assessed alcohol misu

SUBMITTER: Cohen-Gilbert JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8920777 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature