The Association between Adolescent Relationships with Parents and Binge Drinking Behavior

by

Calista Stevens 

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Calista Stevens
Calista Stevens

Calista is a Junior at Wesleyan University from Avon, CT. She is a double major in Biology and Neuroscience and Behavior as well as a minor in Chemistry. Calista is a member of the Women’s Ice Hockey team, and after she graduates she hopes to attend medical school.

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Abstract:

While there are many areas of concern surrounding alcohol abuse, binge drinking is a widespread problem that is especially pertinent for adolescents (Géraldine et al., 2014). Binge drinking has been shown to be extremely harmful to the developing brain, and also poses threats for an increase susceptibility of alcoholism into adulthood (Committee on Substance Abuse. 2010). Most current research investigates the example set by the parents or the environment the child is raised in, as opposed to analysis of the parent-child relationship itself. The goal of the present analysis includes establishing an association between adolescent-parent relationships and adolescent binge drinking behavior. That is, this study will investigate whether adolescents who are unsatisfied with their relationship between themselves and their parents are more likely to engage in binge drinking behavior. 

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