RELIGIOUSNESS AND ALCOHOL USE: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF DESCRIPTIVE DRINKING NORMS

Alcohol use in young adults requires continued attention due to the significant number of problems related to alcohol consumption. The alcohol use literature has explored a variety of constructs related to alcohol use in young adults including religiousness. The aims of the current study were to dem...

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Main Author: Brechting, Emily H. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2007
In:Year: 2007
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