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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

The Effects of Ostracism on Alcohol Consumption

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Social

  • Christina Wiebmer
    Bradley University

Abstract

Alcohol consumption has been used as a coping strategy to reduce the negative affects resulting from social exclusion, but it is unclear whether ostracism promotes drinking. Ostracism in a large sample increased desire and intention to drink in participants with positive attitudes and perceived social norms toward drinking.

Substance Use and Abuse