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The role of distress tolerance in the relationship between cognitive schemas and alcohol problems among college students.

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Title: The role of distress tolerance in the relationship between cognitive schemas and alcohol problems among college students.
Authors: Simons, Raluca M.1 raluca.simons@usd.edu, Sistad, Rebecca E.1, Simons, Jeffrey S.1, Hansen, Jamie1
Source: Addictive Behaviors. Mar2018, Vol. 78, p1-8. 8p.
Subject Terms: *Cognitive ability, *Psychology of college students, Psychological distress, Drinking of alcoholic beverages & psychology, Schemas (Psychology)
Abstract: Introduction: The current study tested the role of distress tolerance in the relationship between three early maladaptive cognitive schemas (Abandonment, Defectiveness/Shame, and Insufficient Self-Control) and alcohol problems among college students (N=364). Previous research suggests that maladaptive cognitive schemas may be a risk factor for alcohol-related problems. However, the mechanism underlying this association is unclear. One's tolerance for emotional distress may play an important role in understanding the nature of this association.Methods: We tested a structural equation model where distress tolerance was expected to explain or moderate associations between early maladaptive schemas and alcohol outcomes.Results: Results indicated distress tolerance partially mediated the relationships between schemas of Abandonment and Insufficient Self-Control and alcohol problems. Distress tolerance also significantly moderated the relationship between the Defectiveness/Shame schema and alcohol-related problems, reducing the strength of the association.Conclusions: Distress tolerance is a modifiable risk factor and the results of this study support the inclusion of emotional regulation strategies in the prevention and treatment of alcohol problems among young adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:<bold>Introduction: </bold>The current study tested the role of distress tolerance in the relationship between three early maladaptive cognitive schemas (Abandonment, Defectiveness/Shame, and Insufficient Self-Control) and alcohol problems among college students (N=364). Previous research suggests that maladaptive cognitive schemas may be a risk factor for alcohol-related problems. However, the mechanism underlying this association is unclear. One's tolerance for emotional distress may play an important role in understanding the nature of this association.<bold>Methods: </bold>We tested a structural equation model where distress tolerance was expected to explain or moderate associations between early maladaptive schemas and alcohol outcomes.<bold>Results: </bold>Results indicated distress tolerance partially mediated the relationships between schemas of Abandonment and Insufficient Self-Control and alcohol problems. Distress tolerance also significantly moderated the relationship between the Defectiveness/Shame schema and alcohol-related problems, reducing the strength of the association.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Distress tolerance is a modifiable risk factor and the results of this study support the inclusion of emotional regulation strategies in the prevention and treatment of alcohol problems among young adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:03064603
DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.10.020