Perceived control and alcohol expectancies as predictors of relationship abuse

Keywords

Alcohol -- Physiological effect; Alcohol -- Psychological aspects; Youth -- Alcohol use

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to test a theoretical model of the relationship between perceived control, alcohol expectancies, alcohol use, and relationship abuse. Surveys completed by 743 undergraduate college students assessed their level of perceived control, alcohol expectancies, and perpetration of abusive behaviors with and without the use of alcohol. Results of structural equation modeling analysis indicated that alcohol expectancies significantly predicted physical and psychological abuse and were moderated by perceived control. Alcohol expectancies accounted for 53% of the variance in physically abusive behavior committed by low perceived control individuals under the influence of alcohol. The results of this model could facilitate identification of high-risk individuals before serious violence occurs and guide development of successful prevention strategies.

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Graduation Date

2003

Advisor

Dunn, Michael E.

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Mathematics

Format

PDF

Pages

43 p.

Language

English

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Doctoral Dissertation (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0029088

Subjects

Arts and Sciences -- Dissertations, Academic; Dissertations, Academic -- Arts and Sciences

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