Sleep Disturbances Relate to Problematic Alcohol Use via Effortful Control and Negative Emotionality

Authors

Chloe E. Martinez, University of New Mexico, Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addicttions
Christian C. Garcia, University of New Mexico, Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addicttions
Matison W. McCool, University of New Mexico, Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addicttions
Maria M. Wong, University of New Mexico
Matthew R. Pearson, University of New Mexico, Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addicttions
Protective Strategies Study Team

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

3-22-2024

Abstract

A quarter of college students report experiencing insomnia symptoms, and 70-90% report sleeping less than 8 hours on weeknights. Sleep problems are linked to higher alcohol use, which also peaks during early adulthood. In a study of 2000 students, those who reported sleep issues also reported struggling with negative emotions and self-control, additional factors that have been related to problematic alcohol use. Exploring these relationships can aid in improved interventions to alcohol-related problems among students.

Recommended Citation

Martinez, Chloe E.; Christian C. Garcia; Matison W. McCool; Maria M. Wong; Matthew R. Pearson; and Protective Strategies Study Team. "Sleep Disturbances Relate to Problematic Alcohol Use via Effortful Control and Negative Emotionality." (2024). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hsc-bbhrd/151