Comparing associations between mood and breath alcohol concentration in the laboratory and natural environment.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Associations between mood and drinking are part of many theoretical models of problematic alcohol use. Laboratory and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) research on associations between mood and drinking behavior has produced mixed findings, and these constructs are often measured using different methods depending on research context. The present study compares associations between mood and alcohol consumption across research contexts (laboratory vs. daily life) and measurement methods (breathalyzer vs. self-report).

Method

Forty-five young adults (53% women, M_age = 24.5) who drank moderate-to-heavy amounts completed an alcohol administration session and then 6 weeks of EMA with ambulatory breathalyzer samples. Participants reported their curre

SUBMITTER: Haney AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9357233 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature