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Effects of psychological well-being and self-control on alcohol consumption among university students following COVID pandemic : an online survey study
Svenstrup, Seb (2022) Effects of psychological well-being and self-control on alcohol consumption among university students following COVID pandemic : an online survey study.
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| Abstract: | Introduction: Since the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in the Netherlands on February 26th, 2022, people’s lives have begun to return to normal. Due to the adverse effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on mental health, this study aims to assess if there is a relationship between alcohol consumption and psychological well-being since the pandemic has ended. Further, the study also aims to assess whether self-control moderates any such relationship. Methods: Data was collected through use of an online survey using convenience sampling (n = 113). The survey consisted of the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test, the Mental Health Continuum - Short Form, the Brief Self Control Scale, and a section including demographic questions. Linear regression and T-tests were conducted to identify relationships between the variable and a moderation analysis using Andrew Hayes’ (2018) PROCESS extension for SPSS. Marginal effects with a significance level greater than .10 were accepted. Results: Findings did not support the hypothesised relationship between alcohol consumption and psychological well-being, but possible evidence supporting a moderation effect of self-control was found. Exploratory analyses identified some possible relationships between alcohol consumption and age, nationality, and country of residence. Discussion: The study findings suggest that self-control may moderate the relationship that may exist between alcohol consumption and psychological well-being. This may due to self-control helping regulate impulsivity and psychological volatility, which are often associated with problematic drinking behaviours. Recommendations for future research are centred around the suggested use of a longitudinal design and on the broader distribution of the survey. This study contributes to deepening our understanding of the ways in which COVID-19 may still be impacting peoples’ lives. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/91621 |
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