APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
Emotional Regulation and Social Support As a Mechanisms to Reduce Binge Drinking Among Recent Immigrants after Experiencing Immigration Trauma
- Emily Sckalor
The Chicago School - Washington DC - Michael Scherer
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Washington DC - Eduardo Romano
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation - Mariana Sanchez
Florida International University
Abstract
Exposure to cultural stressors as well as immigration stress have been linked to increased rates of adverse alcohol-related outcomes among recent immigrants. Using structural equation modelling, the current study demonstrated the potential of emotional regulation to mediate the impact of immigration trauma on binge drinking behaviors among recent Latino immigrants.
Self-Control
