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. 2018 Jun:81:117-124.
doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.02.011. Epub 2018 Feb 9.

Examining parental monitoring as a moderator of the relationship between depressed mood and alcohol use and problems

Irene M Geisner  1 , Bradley M Trager  2 , Brittney A Hultgren  3 , Mary E Larimer  4 , Kimberly A Mallett  5 , Rob Turrisi  6
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Examining parental monitoring as a moderator of the relationship between depressed mood and alcohol use and problems

Irene M Geisner et al. Addict Behav. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

Background: The comorbidity of depressed mood and college student drinking causes consequences for both the individual and society. Aspects of parenting have been shown to be important for college students' well-being. While some interventions are beginning to address this population, few studies have examined how parental monitoring impacts the relationship between depressed mood, alcohol use, and related consequences. The present study examined whether perceived parental monitoring moderated the relationship between depressed mood and alcohol use and related problems.

Methods: Students (N = 796) completed a survey during the fall semester of their first two years of college at a large, public university assessing drinking and related negative consequences, maternal and paternal monitoring, and depressed mood.

Results: Results revealed that maternal and paternal monitoring moderated the relationship between depressed mood and typical weekly drinking, and depressed mood and consequences (i.e., self-perception, self-care, blackouts).

Conclusions: Interventions should be tailored to parents based on considerations of both student mental health and alcohol use.

Keywords: Alcohol-related consequences; College students; Depressed mood; Drinking; Parental monitoring.

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Interaction between Depressive Symptoms and Perceived Maternal Monitoring on Typical Weekly Drinking.
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Interaction between Depressive Symptoms and Perceived Maternal Monitoring on Negative Self-Perceptions Consequences.
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Interaction between Depressive Symptoms and Perceived Maternal Monitoring on Poor Self-Care Consequences.
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Interaction between Depressive Symptoms and Perceived Maternal Monitoring on Blackout Consequences.
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