Het effect van subjectieve peernormen op het verband tussen gehechtheid en alcoholgebruik van adolescenten

Abstract

In the Netherlands, the number of adolescents drinking alcohol is still very high. This may have problematic consequences in adulthood. Therefore, it is important to examine the factors associated with alcohol use for adolescence between 18 and 25 years. This quantitative study examined if subjective peer norms have impact on the relation between attachment style and alcohol use in adolescence. A multiple liner regression showed that subjective peer norms had a significant, negative effect on the relationship between attachment and alcohol use, only when adolescence had a secure or anxious attachment. Also, there was a different result for men and women. Limitations of this study and suggestions for further research are appointed.