The role of effortful control in mitigating negative consequences associated with emerging adult drinking

CONCLUSIONS: The results provide some evidence that very high levels of attentional and activation control protect against alcohol-related negative consequences associated with drinking. Emerging adults who are very high in attentional and activation control are likely better able to control their attention and engage in goal-directed behavior, like leaving a party at a reasonable hour, or attending school and/or work when experiencing the punishing effects of a hangover. Results emphasize the importance of distinguishing facets of self-regulation when testing self-regulation models.PMID:36811151 | DOI:10.1111/acer.15016
Source: Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research