Introduction: The affective structure consists of two dimensions: positive affectivity\r\n(PA) and negative affectivity (NA), which would be related to various mental disorders\r\nand may also have a role in explaining substance use problems. Aims: To describe the\r\nrelationship between NA and PA with alcohol consumption and alcohol use problems\r\nin college students. Method: an adaptation of the PANAS and AUDIT was administered\r\nto a sample of 205 college students from the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina. Analysis:\r\nbivariate and multivariate analysis (linear and logistic regressions) were performed between\r\nthe total AUDIT score, NA and PA, and were then repeated stratified by gender.\r\nThe probability of presenting an alcohol use disorder listed by the AUDIT, according to\r\nthe PA and NA, was also estimated. Results: There was no association between the PA\r\nand the total AUDIT score, and the same thing occurred with each item. NA increases the\r\nlikelihood of consuming more alcohol, inability to control consumption, failure to comply\r\nwith obligations, remorse or guilt at alcohol consumption, forgetting events while drinking,\r\nand injury under the effects of alcohol. No gender differences were found. Discussion:\r\nAlthough results are consistent with previous studies, some of the observations can be\r\nexplained by the context. NA could be an interesting field in research into addictions.
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Authors
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Pablo Rafael Santángelo - Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Psicología. Instituto de Psicología Básica, Aplicada y Tecnología – IPSIBAT
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Karina Conde - Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Psicología. Instituto de Psicología Básica, Aplicada y Tecnología – IPSIBAT
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Raquel Peltzer - Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Psicología. Instituto de Psicología Básica, Aplicada y Tecnología – IPSIBAT
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Aldana Lichtenberger - Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Psicología. Instituto de Psicología Básica, Aplicada y Tecnología – IPSIBAT
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Lucas Tosi - Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Psicología. Instituto de Psicología Básica, Aplicada y Tecnología – IPSIBAT
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Ayelen Biscarra - Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Psicología. Instituto de Psicología Básica, Aplicada y Tecnología – IPSIBAT
Keywords:
Positive affectivity; negative affectivity; alcohol consumption; alcohol use disorders.