Abstract

The present study investigated the use of protective behavioral strategies (PBS) as moderators of the association between perceived discrimination and alcohol-related problems among Hispanic college students. Participants who were between 18 and 24 years of age (n = 379) completed self-report measures. The results showed that greater perceived discrimination was associated with less frequent PBS use, more problematic alcohol use, and more alcohol-related problems, while greater use of PBS types was associated with fewer alcohol-related problems. Furthermore, serious harm-reduction behaviors moderated the association between perceived discrimination and alcohol-related problems. The findings suggest that serious harm-reduction behaviors may protect against the negative effects of perceived discrimination on alcohol-related problems among Hispanic college students.

摘要

本研究调查了使用保护性行为策略 (PBS) 作为西班牙裔大学生感知歧视与酒精相关问题之间关联的调节剂。18 至 24 岁的参与者（n = 379) 完成了自我报告措施。结果表明，更大的感知歧视与更少的 PBS 使用、更多有问题的酒精使用以及更多与酒精相关的问题相关，而更多地使用 PBS 类型与更少的酒精相关问题相关。此外，严重的减害行为缓和了感知歧视与酒精相关问题之间的关联。研究结果表明，严重的减少伤害行为可以防止感知歧视对西班牙裔大学生酒精相关问题的负面影响。