Cusp catastrophe model for binge drinking in a college population. Nonlinear Dynamics Psychol Life Sci 2008 Apr;12(2):205-24
Date
04/04/2008Pubmed ID
18384717Scopus ID
2-s2.0-41849143347 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 25 CitationsAbstract
A cusp catastrophe model for binge drinking behavior was developed and tested with attitude toward alcohol consumption and peer influence as the two control parameters. Similar models were also developed for frequency and quantity of alcohol use. Participants were 1,247 students who completed the Long Form of the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey. The results were strongest for the binge drinking criterion (R(2) = .90), compared to a linear model (R(2) = .34) that is usually associated with the Theory of Planned Behavior or Theory of Reasoned Action. The results have numerous implications for the development of interventions and for future research.
Author List
Smerz KE, Guastello SJAuthor
Stephen Guastello BA,MA,PhD Professor in the Psychology department at Marquette UniversityMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Alcoholic Intoxication
Attitude
Female
Humans
Individuality
Intention
Linear Models
Male
Models, Psychological
Peer Group
Risk-Taking
Self Efficacy
Social Conformity
Social Facilitation
Students
