Reactivity to conspicuousness and alcohol use among college students: The moderating effect of alcohol expectancies

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An analysis of self-report data from 147 college undergraduates suggested that alcohol expectancies moderate the effect of a dispositional susceptibility to embarrassment elicited by undesired conspicuousness. Students who believed in the assertiveness-enhancing properties of alcohol, but tended to experience embarrassment in situations where they were the focus of others' attention, had the lowest composite drinking scores.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Alcoholism, Drinking behavior, Drinking behaviour

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Dispositional motivations and genetic risk feedback

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Interest in genetic testing for lung cancer susceptibility among college students, a group whose smoking rates have increased significantly in the last decade is examined. Results indicate that genetic biomarker feedback is a motivator for college student smokers to quit and would be more effective among smokers high in reward sensitivity.

United States, Genetic aspects, Smokers, Lung cancer

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Perception of drug addiction among Turkish university students: Causes, cures, and attitudes

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University students' beliefs about different causes of drug addiction and cures for it are discussed. Principal component analysis (PCA) with Causes of Drug Abuse Scale (CADAS) revealed four components, which include problems and coping, sensation seeking, social environment, and disposition.

Turkey, Drug abuse

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