Chaiyun Sakulsriprasert.. Early maladaptive schemas, schema modes, and alcohol use among college students. Doctoral Degree(Medical and Health Social Sciences). Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center. : Mahidol University, 2016.
Early maladaptive schemas, schema modes, and alcohol use among college students
Abstract:
The objective of the current study was to develop and examine the structural relationship between early maladaptive schemas (EMSs) and alcohol use among college students, in which schema modes were identified as mediating factors. A total 973 participants of the current study were undergraduate students registered in the academic year 2014-2015 in Chiang Mai. Three research questionnaires were administrated, including Young Schema Questionnaire 3ed Short Form, Schema Mode Inventory, and Alcohol Use Questionnaire. The results indicated that the modified hypothesized model of relationship among EMSs, schema modes, and alcohol use among college students fitted with the empirical data ( X2= 2185.313, df = 491, -- = 4.451, RMSEA = .060 (90% CI: .057 - .062), CFI =.900, and SRMR = .062). The EMSs and schema modes could explain the variance of alcohol use among college students at 12%. Disconnection and Rejection domain and Impaired Limits domain were positively associated with alcohol use; these relationships were fully mediated by the schema modes. The total effects on alcohol use were .132 and .221 respectively. Impaired Autonomy and Performance domain had a negative association with alcohol use, which was partially mediated by the schema modes (total effect = -.295: direct effect = -.252, and indirect effect = -.043). Exaggerated Standards domain was not significant associated with alcohol use. The findings suggested that the unique schema processes through which different EMSs may operate; therefore, interventions for reducing college drinking may take the concept of EMSs and schema modes into consideration. The theoretical and practical implications are also discussed