Age of First Use, Age of Habitual Use, and Problematic Alcohol Use: a Cross-cultural Examination Among Young Adults in Seven Countries

Chentsova, Victoria O.; Bravo, Adrian J.; Pilatti, Angelina; Pautassi, Ricardo Marcos; Mezquita, Laura; Hogarth, Lee; Team, Cross-Cultural Addictions Study

doi:10.1007/s11469-023-01016-y

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“…Psychoactive substance use among youth is concerning because of its potentially detrimental effects on relationships, emotions, cognitive processes, physical and mental health, brain development, and academic outcomes (Boak et al., 2015). Additionally, substance use before age 16 is associated with problematic substance use in adulthood (Chentsova et al., 2023; Moss et al., 2014). Within the United States (US), investigations have shown that youth are moving away from traditional delivery methods for substances (e.g., smoking cannabis) to alternative delivery mechanisms such as vaping (Walker et al., 2020).…”

Section: Substance Use and Alternative Tobacco Use Among Youthmentioning

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Results from a pilot efficacy trial of a motivational interviewing substance use intervention for Latinx/e youth

Moreno,

Tirado,

Avila

et al. 2024

Jour of Counseling & Develop

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We conducted a pilot feasibility study to examine the efficacy of a culturally adapted Group Motivational Interviewing for Teens–alternative tobacco product (GMIT‐ATP) intervention among Latinx/e youth and whether, including caregivers, improved outcomes (GMIT‐ATP+P). Adolescents (ages 10–16) and their caregivers were randomized to two groups after completing baseline assessments: (1) GMIT‐ATP (N = 23) and (2) GMIT‐ATP+P (N = 32). Youth in both conditions attended three youth‐only sessions, and parents in the GMIT‐ATP+P condition attended three parent‐only sessions. Parents and youth completed measures before randomization, immediately after the intervention, and 3‐month post‐intervention. No significant differences were found when comparing conditions. However, adolescents’ reports of knowledge of the health effects of tobacco and ATP products increased from pre‐ to post‐intervention and remained stable at the 3‐month follow‐up. Culturally enhancing preventive interventions have positive effects within the Latinx/e community, and there is potential for long‐term sustainability.

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Section: Substance Use and Alternative Tobacco Use Among Youthmentioning

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Results from a pilot efficacy trial of a motivational interviewing substance use intervention for Latinx/e youth

Moreno,

Tirado,

Avila

et al. 2024

Jour of Counseling & Develop

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“…Heavy drinking is positively associated with various alcohol-related negative consequences (1). Binge drinking, which is typically defined as the consumption of 4/5 standards drinks (women/men) within ≤ 2 hours (2), is a prevalent behavior among emerging adults worldwide (3). To illustrate, a study with college students from the U.S., Spain, and Argentina who reported alcohol use within the previous month revealed that, overall, students reported consuming alcohol drink 6 days per month, with 2 of these occasions involving binge drinking episodes (4).…”

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Psychometric Properties and Longitudinal Measurement Invariance of the Spanish Version of the Alcohol Expectancies Questionnaire – Short Form among Young Adult Binge Drinkers

González-Ponce,

Pilatti,

Montejano

et al. 2023

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BackgroundLongitudinal Measurement Invariance (LMI) is critically important to evaluate changes in the alcohol expectancies over time. However, few studies have yet explored the longitudinal properties of the Spanish EQ-SF.ObjectivesTo examine the reliability, sources of validity (structural and concurrent validity), and LMI of the Spanish short version of the Alcohol Expectancy Questionnaire in a sample of young adults who engage in binge drinking.MethodsThe participants (n= 279; Mean age = 21.33,SD= 2.15; 48.4% female) completed the Spanish EQ-SF, and two months later they completed this measure again, along with measures to alcohol use, drinking motives, and protective behavioral strategies (PBS). Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to identify which of two proposed models provided the best-fitting factor structure. We aimed to determine whether the best-fitting model was invariant across assessments and to evaluate the predictive validity and reliability of the scores.ResultsOur findings revealed that the eight-factor intercorrelated model provided the best fit. This model was invariant across assessments, providing evidence for longitudinal measurement invariance. Moreover, the scores showed adequate reliability (.68 to .90) and predictive validity (i.e., positive alcohol expectancies were positively related to alcohol use and drinking motives and negatively related to PBS).ConclusionOur results support the reliability, validity, and temporal invariance of the EQ-SF scores among Spanish young adults with binge drinking patterns. The evidence supports the suitability of this measure for accurately assessing changes in alcohol expectancies over time in interventions aimed at preventing binge drinking in young adults.

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Psychometric properties of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) across cross-cultural subgroups, genders, and sexual orientations: Findings from the International Sex Survey (ISS)

Horváth,

Nagy,

Koós

et al. 2023

Comprehensive Psychiatry

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Age of First Use, Age of Habitual Use, and Problematic Alcohol Use: a Cross-cultural Examination Among Young Adults in Seven Countries

Cited by 6 publications

References 57 publications

Results from a pilot efficacy trial of a motivational interviewing substance use intervention for Latinx/e youth

Results from a pilot efficacy trial of a motivational interviewing substance use intervention for Latinx/e youth

Psychometric Properties and Longitudinal Measurement Invariance of the Spanish Version of the Alcohol Expectancies Questionnaire – Short Form among Young Adult Binge Drinkers

Psychometric properties of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) across cross-cultural subgroups, genders, and sexual orientations: Findings from the International Sex Survey (ISS)

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