Relationship between inhibitory control and alcohol consumption of college students

Abstract

The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between alcohol consumption and inhibitory control in150 college students participated from Quito, Ecuador. The methodology consisted of a quantitative non-experimental design with transactional temporary and correlational scope. Measuring instruments were two questionnaires to assess: inhibitory control and consumption of alcohol. Data analysis consisted of descriptive and inferential statistics. In the results it was found that there is a statistically significant relationship between increased alcohol consumption and increased inhibitory control deficit (r = 0.19, p = 0.02) also found that there is a significant relationship between inhibitory control difficulties and the presence of remorse for alcohol consumption (r = 0.29, p = <0.001), also, a significant relationship between inhibitory control and likely to cause accidents intoxicated (r = 0.17 was identified, p = 0.04). In conclusion, it is suggested that the deficit of inhibitory control of college students, would be associated with an increased tendency to use alcohol and submit the resulting social problems such practices.