APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
Understanding Risk for Alcohol Use in First-Year Students: The Role of Personality and Stress
- Kathleen Martin
Emory University - Rohan Palmer
Emory University - Chelsie Benca-Bachman
Emory University
Abstract
The present study models the relationship between perceived stress, personality, alcohol consumption, and alcohol-related problems in first year undergraduates. Data do not support stress as a moderator between personality and alcohol consumption/misuse. An interaction effect of gender is supported between alcohol consumption and Extraversion.
Substance Use and Abuse
