Open AccessAnxiety and the Use of Alcohol‐Related Protective Behavioral Strategies
Author(s) -
Napper Lucy E.,
LaBrie Joseph W.,
Hummer Justin F.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of college counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.397
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 2161-1882
pISSN - 1099-0399
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-1882.2015.00066.x
Subject(s) - anxiety , psychology , clinical psychology , alcohol , behavioral inhibition , psychiatry , biochemistry , chemistry
Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are useful skills for reducing the negative consequences of alcohol. The moderating effects of anxiety on the relationship between 3 different types of PBS and negative consequences were examined among students accessing college counseling services. Results revealed a significant interaction between anxiety and strategies while drinking, suggesting that these simple strategies may be particularly beneficial among students who drink heavily and experience high levels of anxiety. Implications for counseling centers are discussed.