Binge drinking in the context of romantic relationships

Fischer, Judith L.; Fitzpatrick, Jacki; Cleveland, Bo; Lee, Ji-Min; McKnight, Amanda; Miller, Bobbi J.

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2005.03.004

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“…Further, because prescription drug misuse is less prevalent than alcohol use among adolescents [26], it may be more likely to occur within relationships characterized by other behaviors that have a negative impact on health, such as alcohol use, SV, and TDV. This is consistent with problem behavior theory which posits that health risk behaviors overlap [27]. It could also be that use of substances by one or both dating partners exacerbates feelings of anger and can lead to escalation of minor conflicts which results in increased fighting [16,28].…”

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confidence: 79%

Alcohol, Prescription Drug Misuse, Sexual Violence, and Dating Violence Among High School Youth

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Davis

Basile

et al. 2018

Journal of Adolescent Health

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Purpose: Sexual violence (SV), teen dating violence (TDV), and substance use are significant public health concerns among U.S. adolescents. This study examined whether latent classes of baseline alcohol and prescription drug misuse longitudinally predict SV and TDV victimization and perpetration (i.e., verbal, relational, physical/threatening, and sexual) 1 year later. Methods: Students from six Midwestern high schools (n = 1,875; grades 9 11) completed surveys across two consecutive spring semesters. Latent class analysis was used to identify classes of individuals according to four substance use variables. A latent class regression and a manual three-step auxiliary approach were used to assess concurrent and distal relationships between identified classes and SV and TDV victimization and perpetration. Results: Three classes of substance use were identified: low/no use (41% of sample), alcohol only use (45%), and alcohol and prescription drug misuse (APD) (14%). Youth in the APD class experienced greater SV and TDV victimization and perpetration than the alcohol only class at baseline. At Time 2 (one year later), youth in the baseline APD class experienced significantly higher SV and TDV victimization and perpetration outcomes than youth in the alcohol only class with the exception of sexual and physical TDV perpetration. Conclusions: The misuse of both alcohol and prescription drugs emerged as a significant risk factor for later SV and TDV among adolescents. As such, it would be beneficial if future research continued to assess the nature of these associations and incorporate prescription drug use and misuse into heath education, substance use, and violence prevention programs.

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Alcohol, Prescription Drug Misuse, Sexual Violence, and Dating Violence Among High School Youth

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Davis

Basile

et al. 2018

Journal of Adolescent Health

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“…However, much of the recent research has focused on intimate partner violence, with less attention paid to how drinking relates to other aspects of intimate relationships. Heavy episodic drinking, intoxication, and drinking problems have been associated with more confl ict and dissatisfaction in intimate relationships for male and female drinkers (Fischer et al, 2005;Whisman et al, 2000). Our study examined this association in expectant couples.…”

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confidence: 94%

Paternal Drinking, Intimate Relationship Quality, and Alcohol Consumption in Pregnant Ukrainian Women

Bakhireva¹,

Wilsnack²,

Kristjanson³

et al. 2011

J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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ABSTRACT. Objective: Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) represent a signifi cant public health problem. The infl uence of the male partner's alcohol consumption patterns and the quality of the partner's intimate relationship might be important factors to consider in the design of successful FASD prevention programs. Method: As part of the Collaborative Initiative on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, 166 pregnant women in two regions in Ukraine participated in an in-person interview at an average gestational age of 18-19 weeks. Subjects were classifi ed cross-sectionally as abstainers/light drinkers (n = 80), defi ned as low or no consumption of alcohol in the periconceptional period and none in the most recent 2 weeks of pregnancy; discontinuers (n = 43), defi ned as moderate to heavy alcohol use in the periconceptional period but none during the most recent 2 weeks of pregnancy; or continuing drinkers (n = 43), defi ned as continued moderate to heavy alcohol use within the most recent 2 weeks of pregnancy. Women also reported on their partner's drinking behavior and on the quality of their intimate relationship. Results: Heavy paternal drinking was signifi cantly associated with both continuing maternal drinking in the most recent 2 weeks (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 34.1; 95% CI [5.9, 195.8]) and being a risky drinker only around conception (adjusted OR = 27.0; 95% CI [5.0, 147.7]). In addition, women who consumed alcohol during pregnancy had lower mean scores for satisfaction with partners' relationship and ability to discuss problems (p < .05) compared with light drinkers/abstainers. Conclusions: This study suggests that development of partner-based interventions, as opposed to those solely focused on maternal drinking, might be warranted as a strategy to prevent FASD. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs, 72, 536-544, 2011)

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“…Past research has found that dating couples who mutually engaged in frequent or heavy drinking reported similar levels of relationship quality as lighter drinking couples, yet simultaneously reported higher levels of relationship dissolution and alcohol-related problems (Wiersma et al, 2009; Wiersma & Fischer, 2014). This disconnect is evidenced in past research that found binge drinking was associated with relationship problems (e.g., disagreements, less positive tone) overall, but binge drinking did not predict these same problems the next day (Fischer, Fitzpatrick, Cleveland, Lee, McKnight, & Miller, 2005). It is possible that couples may drink heavily together as a common interest that enhances feelings of compatibility (see Wiersma & Fischer, 2014), and these feelings of compatibility may strengthen positive perceptions of the effects of alcohol on one’s relationship.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 89%

College Student Dating Partner Drinking Profiles: Differences in Relationship Functioning and Relationship-Specific Alcohol Expectancies

Linden-Carmichael

Lau‐Barraco

Kelley

2016

Substance Use & Misuse

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Background Although the majority of research on partner drinking styles has examined married couples, dating partners may influence one another's problem behaviors including alcohol use. Objectives This study identified patterns of at-risk alcohol use in college women and their dating partners using a person-centered statistical approach (i.e., latent profile analysis). Methods Participants were 286 college student women in dating relationships. They completed questionnaires regarding their own and their partners’ drinking, alcohol use severity, intimate partner violence (IPV), relationship satisfaction, and relationship-specific alcohol expectancies. Data were collected in 2012 through 2013. Results Results revealed three distinct, latent classes based on both partners’ alcohol outcomes. The “Low-Risk” group (58%) consisted of non-heavy drinking partners. In the “High-Risk – Higher Men” class (27%), men drank more than women; however, both men and women were high-risk drinkers. The “High-Risk – Higher Women” group (15%) consisted of high-risk drinking partners but women consumed more alcohol than men. Both high-risk couple groups were more dissatisfied in their relationships and experienced more IPV, but held stronger beliefs about how alcohol influenced their relationship. Conclusions/Importance Findings indicate that there are several distinct classes of dating couples that differ in relationship problems and beliefs about alcohol’s impact on their relationship. Riskier couples differ in behaviors and alcohol-related beliefs from low-risk couples. These findings may inform the development of more efficacious alcohol interventions tailored toward high-risk drinking dating couples.

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Binge drinking in the context of romantic relationships

Cited by 38 publications

References 48 publications

Alcohol, Prescription Drug Misuse, Sexual Violence, and Dating Violence Among High School Youth

Alcohol, Prescription Drug Misuse, Sexual Violence, and Dating Violence Among High School Youth

Paternal Drinking, Intimate Relationship Quality, and Alcohol Consumption in Pregnant Ukrainian Women

College Student Dating Partner Drinking Profiles: Differences in Relationship Functioning and Relationship-Specific Alcohol Expectancies

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