Abstract:Background
Alcohol dependence is a risk factor for experiencing victimisation, but little is known about how peer and behavioural mechanisms may explain this relationship.
Aims
To test deviant peer association and/or heavy‐episodic drinking frequency as mediators between alcohol dependence and risk for being victimised.
Methods
The Pathways to Desistance data were analysed. Generalised structural equation modelling was used to determine whether either or both of the hypothesised pathways significantly mediated… Show more
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