Author ORCID Identifier
Clinkinbeard - https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1839-2877
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-24-2016
Publication Title
Feminist Criminology
Volume
12
Issue
2
First Page
145
Last Page
170
Abstract
Despite evidence that males drink more than females, there is much to be learned about gendered explanations for sex differences in alcohol use. We use the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health data to investigate gendered self-concept as related to alcohol use and related consequences among a sample of emerging adults. Dominance Masculinity (e.g., being aggressive, forceful, dominant) was the most consistent predictor of alcohol-related outcomes for both males and females. Endorsement of feminine characteristics (e.g., compassion, understanding, sympathetic) was protective against binge drinking and social consequences for males whereas endorsement of general masculine characteristics (e.g., independent, assertive, leader) protected against social consequences for females.
Recommended Citation
Clinkinbeard, S.S. & Barnum, T.C. (2016). Gendered self-concepts and drinking behavior in a national sample of emerging adults. Feminist Criminology, 12(2), 145-170. https://doi.org/10.1177/15570851156143
Comments
Honorable Mention, 2017 Feminist Criminology Best Article Award, ASC Division of Women and Crime
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Sage in Feminist Criminology on July 24, 2016, available online: https://doi.org/10.1177/15570851156143
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