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Satisfaction Does not Equal Success: College Alcohol Use and Basic Psychological Needs
- College Student Affairs Journal
- Southern Association for College Student Affairs
- Volume 34, Number 1, Spring 2016
- pp. 3-16
- 10.1353/csj.2016.0007
- Article
- Additional Information
From the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) perspective, this study identified significant relationships between basic psychological needs (i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness) and alcohol-related attitudes and behaviors among college students. Also related to basic needs and alcohol use were GPA, university satisfaction, self-efficacy, and perceived academic support. Group differences were explored by gender, first-generation student status, and Greek affiliation. Implications for higher education institutions are discussed.