Binge drinking and negative alcohol-related behaviors: A test of self-control theory

Gibson, Chris L.; Schreck, Christopher J.; Miller, J. Mitchell

doi:10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2004.06.003

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“…The generalizability of this sample is limited, especially in terms of its ability to represent known-offender populations. Many studies in criminology have employed similar samples however, particularly those examining self-control and rational choice theories (e.g., Gibson et al 2004;Nagin and Paternoster 1993;Piquero and Bouffard 2007). As such, despite the lack of wider generalizability, the current results do inform a large segment of the existing literature on self-control theory.…”

Section: Limitationsmentioning

confidence: 76%

The Influence of the Social Bond on Self-control at the Moment of Decision: Testing Hirschi’s Redefinition of Self-control

Bouffard

Rice

2010

Am J Crim Just

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Hirschi (2004) redefined self-control as the tendency to consider the "full range" of potential costs relevant to a criminal act, suggesting that such costs vary in number and salience based on one's level of self-control. He also suggested selfcontrol, as expressed at the moment of decision, was influenced by the individual's level of social bonding; those with fewer bonds would exhibit less self control by considering fewer costs and finding them less salient when making a decision. This study presents an initial attempt to examine Hirschi's theoretical statement linking concepts from the two theories. Presented with a hypothetical drunk driving scenario, participants were asked to identify perceived costs and salience as a measure of self-control, as Hirschi (2004) suggested. Results support Hirschi's assertion demonstrating that the social bond impacts offending likelihood through its relationship to self-control expressed within the decision. Future theoretical and empirical directions are outlined.Drawing on a theoretical lineage that traces social control (Hirschi 1969) to selfcontrol (Gottfredson and Hirschi 1990), Hirschi (2004) conceived of self-control as "the tendency to consider the full range of potential costs of a particular act [which] moves the focus from the long-term implications of the act to its broader and often contemporaneous implications" (Hirschi 2004, p.543, emphasis in original). While he still generally conceived of self-control as a stable characteristic, he also stated that the proper measure of self-control is the "factors that one takes into account in Am J Crim Just (2011) 36:138-157

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Section: Limitationsmentioning

confidence: 76%

The Influence of the Social Bond on Self-control at the Moment of Decision: Testing Hirschi’s Redefinition of Self-control

Bouffard

Rice

2010

Am J Crim Just

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“…Few studies have explored whether feeling embarrassment from behaviours when drinking leads to reduced drinking. One study with students found those who were lower in embarrass-ability were more likely to have experienced alcohol related problems (Gibson, Schreck, & Miller, 2004). In contrast, respondents from other European countries rated injuries and violence as more important motivations than those from Germany, which may reflect broader cultural differences.…”

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confidence: 99%

Motivations for reducing alcohol consumption: An international survey exploring experiences that may lead to a change in drinking habits

Davies

Conroy

Winstock

et al. 2017

Addictive Behaviors

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Aims: Brief interventions delivered by doctors and other healthcare practitioners might be meaningfully enhanced by understanding what individual experiences might lead patients to cut down. The aim of the current paper was to explore the experiences that might lead people to reduce their alcohol consumption and to compare these findings between respondents from 21 different countries. Methods:Global Drug Survey is an online cross sectional, opportunistic anonymous survey. This paper includes 72209 respondents from 21 counties with over 250 respondents (60.8% male)Results: Almost a third (32.9%) of participants reported that they would like to drink less alcohol over the next 12 months, and a third thought their GP would tell them to cut down if they were honest about their drinking. The primary experiences that were rated as most likely to lead to a change in behaviour were related to physical health, sexual assault and having to seek emergency medical treatment. Respondents from Germany were more likely to select embarrassment as a motivation to reduce drinking than those from other counties. Females were more likely to report indicate motivations related to sexual regret, sexual assault or seeking treatment. Older participants and those in the low risk audit category were more likely to report embarrassment or forgetfulness as potential motivation for change. Conclusion:Understanding the different motivations that may lead individuals to change their drinking behaviours can be used to inform targeted brief interventions and targeted public health guidance.

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“…First, while college students' drinking-related problems had been the subject of a large number of studies, criminological research regarding the topic is relatively rare. Only a handful of studies had analyzed predictors of college alcohol consumption utilizing theories of criminal or deviant behaviors as the guiding themes (e.g., Cherry, 1987;Durkin, Wolfe, & Clark, 1999Gibson, Schreck, & Miller, 2004;Mustaine & Tewksbury, 1999;Piquero, Gibson, & Tibbetts, 2002).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

College students' alcohol-related problems: A test of competing theories

Sun

Longazel

2008

Journal of Criminal Justice

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Binge drinking and negative alcohol-related behaviors: A test of self-control theory

Cited by 64 publications

References 40 publications

The Influence of the Social Bond on Self-control at the Moment of Decision: Testing Hirschi’s Redefinition of Self-control

The Influence of the Social Bond on Self-control at the Moment of Decision: Testing Hirschi’s Redefinition of Self-control

Motivations for reducing alcohol consumption: An international survey exploring experiences that may lead to a change in drinking habits

College students' alcohol-related problems: A test of competing theories

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