The nature and predictors of substance use among lesbians
The nature and predictors of substance use among lesbians
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DOI：
10.1016/s0306-4603(98)00003-3
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发表时间：
1998-07-01
影响因子：
4.4
通讯作者：
Heffernan, K
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作者：
Heffernan, K
有人认为，女同性恋者缺乏主流的应对资源，因此有可能出现适应不良的应对措施，包括滥用药物。然而，这一人群的数据很少。压力水平，应对方式，有问题的物质使用率，以及这些变量之间的关系进行了研究。作为一项更大研究的一部分，263名女同性恋者完成了一份自我报告问卷。在这个样本中，没有发现酗酒和吸毒的高比率。在那些过度饮酒的人中，这与逃避应对有关。感知压力和社会资源没有显着差异，从一般女性人口。压力水平、社会支持和应对方式不能预测有问题的物质使用。酒精使用最重要的预测因素是依赖酒吧作为主要的社交场所。这些研究结果的影响进行了讨论。(C)1998 Elsevier Science Ltd.
It has been suggested that lesbians lack mainstream coping resources and are thus at risk for maladaptive coping efforts, which include substance abuse. However, data for this population are sparse. Levels of stress, coping styles, rates of problematic substance use, and relationships among these variables were examined. Two hundred sixty-three lesbians completed a self-report questionnaire as part of a larger study. Neither high rates of heavy drinking nor drug use were found in this sample. Among those who did drink excessively, it was associated with avoidant coping. Perceived stress and social resources did not differ significantly from the general female population. Levels of stress, social support, and coping style were not predictive of problematic substance use. The most significant predictor of alcohol use was reliance on bars as a primary social setting. Implications of these findings are discussed. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd.