The relationship between temporal profiles and alcohol-related problems in University undergraduates: Results from the United Kingdom

Jon C. Cole; James R. Andretta; Michael T. McKay

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.12.001

The relationship between temporal profiles and alcohol-related problems in University undergraduates: Results from the United Kingdom

Jon C. Cole, James R. Andretta, Michael T. McKay

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Abstract

Time perspective is an individual difference variable which assesses the extent to which orientation to the past, present and future affects current behaviors. The present study investigated the viability of temporal profiles and the degree (if any) to which these predict meaningful differences in alcohol-related problems. Participants were undergraduates recruited from a University in the North West of England. Full survey data were available for 455 individuals (aged 18–25; 49.7% male) on (a) time perspective, and (b) alcohol-related problems. Four profiles emerged and were labeled Future-Positive, Present, Past Negative-Future, and Ambivalent. As hypothesized, the Future-Positive profile was associated with the best alcohol-related outcomes. The Present profile was associated with the worst outcomes. This study demonstrates that temporal profiles are associated with alcohol-related problems.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	15 – 18
Number of pages	4
Journal	Addictive Behaviors
Volume	55
Early online date	4 Dec 2015
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.12.001
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 1 Apr 2016

Keywords

Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory
AUDIT
Temporal profiles

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