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Citation |
Grayson CE, Nolen-Hoeksema S. J. Trauma. Stress 2005; 18(2): 137-145. |
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Affiliation |
Department of Psychology, Institute for Research on Women and Gender, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2005, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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16281206 |
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Abstract |
Two models are proposed to relate maladaptive emotion regulation strategies and alcohol-related problems for women with a history of childhood sexual assault (CSA). The distress coping model suggests only one motive-drinking to cope with negative emotions-mediates the relationship between CSA and alcohol problems. The emotion regulation model suggests two motives mediate the relationship between CSA and alcohol problems: drinking to cope with negative emotions and drinking to enhance positive emotions. These models were tested in a random community sample of 697 women, ranging from 25 to 75 years old. Both motives partially mediated the relationship between CSA and alcohol problems. Effects were small, but reliable. |