Predictors of alcohol consumption on dates and sense of intimacy

Sonia H.L. Ip*, Bernd G. Heubeck

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    Abstract

    The drinking culture in Western societies infiltrates many aspects of life, including early romantic relationships. This study investigated factors that predict drinking on dates and the impact of date drinking on feelings of intimacy. Regression analyses of questionnaire data revealed that expectancies, general drinking tendencies, and partner's drinking as well as their interactions with gender and ethnicity contributed to explaining alcohol consumption on dates. Intimacy was significantly predicted by alcohol usage on dates, but the effects of drinking by self and partner varied by gender. Women's own drinking positively predicted their sense of intimacy, but their partner's drinking was linked to decreased intimacy. Men's reports showed significant effects but in the opposite direction. The Discussion section considers implications for dating and future research.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)124-140
    Number of pages17
    JournalPersonal Relationships
    Volume23
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2016

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