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ArticleJournal of studies on alcohol and drugs2014

Does sexual self-concept ambiguity moderate relations among perceived peer norms for alcohol use, alcohol-dependence symptomatology, and HIV risk-taking behavior?

Amelia E Talley, Jennifer L Brown, Angela K Stevens, Andrew K Littlefield

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Amelia E TalleyDepartment of Psychological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.
Jennifer L BrownDepartment of Psychological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.
Angela K StevensDepartment of Psychological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.
Andrew K LittlefieldDepartment of Psychological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.

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A risk factor for elevated alcohol-use among females in young adulthoodR00AA019974 · NIAAA · TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY · PI TALLEY, AMELIA E · 2013 to 2015
$732k
A risk factor for elevated alcohol use among females in young adulthoodK99AA019974 · NIAAA · UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA · PI TALLEY, AMELIA E · 2011 to 2012
$249k
NIAAA NIH HHS AA019974NIAAA NIH HHS K99 AA019974NIAAA NIH HHS R00 AA019974NIDA NIH HHS DA0377860
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objectiveThe current study examines the relation between peer descriptive norms for alcohol involvement and alcohol-dependence symptomatology and whether this relation differs as a function of sexual self-concept ambiguity (SSA). This study also examines the associations among peer descriptive norms for alcohol involvement, alcohol-dependence symptomatology, and lifetime HIV risk-taking behavior and how these relations are influenced by SSA.

methodWomen between ages 18 and 30 years (N = 351; M = 20.96, SD = 2.92) completed an online survey assessing sexual self-concept, peer descriptive norms, alcohol-dependence symptomatology, and HIV risk-taking behaviors. Structural equation modeling was used to test hypotheses of interest.

resultsThere was a significant latent variable interaction between SSA and descriptive norms for peer alcohol use. There was a stronger positive relationship between peer descriptive norms for alcohol and alcohol-dependence symptomatology when SSA was higher compared with when SSA was lower. Both latent variables exhibited positive simple associations with alcohol-dependence symptoms. Peer descriptive norms for alcohol involvement directly and indirectly influenced HIV risk-taking behaviors, and the indirect influence was conditional based on SSA.

conclusionsThe current findings illustrate complex, nuanced associations between perceived norms, identity-related self-concepts, and risky health behaviors from various domains. Future intervention efforts may be warranted to address both problem alcohol use and HIV-risk engagement among individuals with greater sexual self-concept ambiguity.

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Gender IdentityPeer GroupRisk-TakingSelf ConceptSocial NormsAdolescentAdultAlcohol DrinkingAlcoholismFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansSocial PerceptionUncertaintyYoung Adult

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PMCPMC4211331

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