Influence of positive consequences on subsequent incentive ratings and drinking quantity

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Addictive behaviors Pub Date : 2025-01-13 DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2025.108261

Lindy K. Howe , Polly F. Ingram , Rachel L. Gunn , Patrick D. Quinn , Peter R. Finn

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Abstract

Alcohol use is prevalent among young adults, with significant rates of binge drinking and frequent reports of both positive and negative consequences. The current study investigates how positive drinking consequences influence subsequent incentives ratings and drinking behavior. Utilizing mobile daily diary data from 104 young adults over two weeks (event N = 507), we assessed the impact of event-specific positive consequences on future incentive ratings and drinking quantity. Findings revealed that positive consequences were not consistently associated with higher sensitivity to incentives, opposing hypotheses. Specifically, positive alcohol consequences were associated with a slight decrease in next-event alcohol incentive ratings, contrary to the expected positive feedback loop (b = -0.13, p = 0.03). While previous event experiences did not significantly moderate the relationship between incentive ratings and drinking quantities, within-subject increases in incentive ratings for social/party (IRR = 0.45, p < 0.001) and alcohol (IRR = 0.39, p < 0.001) incentives were linked to changes in drinking quantity. Results underscore the complexity of the relationship between positive consequences and drinking behavior, indicating that individual differences, experienced consequences, and salient rewards (i.e., incentives) may play crucial roles in future drinking behavior. Future research should explore additional mechanisms of learning and diverse populations to expand on these findings and enhance strategies for reducing risky drinking behaviors.

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积极后果对后续激励等级和饮酒量的影响。

酒精使用在年轻人中很普遍，酗酒率很高，而且经常有正面和负面后果的报告。目前的研究调查了积极的饮酒后果如何影响随后的激励评级和饮酒行为。利用104名年轻人在两周内的移动日记数据（事件N = 507），我们评估了事件特定的积极后果对未来激励评级和饮酒量的影响。研究结果显示，积极的结果并不总是与对激励的更高敏感性相关，这与假设相反。具体来说，积极的酒精后果与下一事件酒精激励评级的轻微下降有关，与预期的正反馈循环相反（b = -0.13, p = 0.03）。虽然先前的事件经历并没有显著调节激励评级和饮酒量之间的关系，但受试者内部对社交/派对的激励评级的增加(IRR = 0.45, p

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Addictive behaviors 医学-药物滥用

CiteScore

8.40

自引率

4.50%

发文量

283

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality human research on addictive behaviors and disorders since 1975. The journal accepts submissions of full-length papers and short communications on substance-related addictions such as the abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine, and behavioral addictions involving gambling and technology. We primarily publish behavioral and psychosocial research but our articles span the fields of psychology, sociology, psychiatry, epidemiology, social policy, medicine, pharmacology and neuroscience. While theoretical orientations are diverse, the emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. However, innovative and empirically oriented case studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry are accepted as well. Studies that clearly contribute to current knowledge of etiology, prevention, social policy or treatment are given priority. Scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are encouraged. We especially welcome multimedia papers that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings. Studies can also be submitted to Addictive Behaviors? companion title, the open access journal Addictive Behaviors Reports, which has a particular interest in ''non-traditional'', innovative and empirically-oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research.