Table 2.
Correlation Coefficients between scores on Part 2 of the Impaired Control Scale with problem drinking variables and established predictor variables
| Variable | Correlation Coefficient |
|---|---|
| Heavy episodic drinking | 0.384** |
| Alcohol-related problems | 0.583** |
| Overall weekly alcohol consumption1 | 0.365** |
| Family history of drug/alcohol problems | 0.156* |
| Magnitude of recent stressful life events | 0.189* |
| Intensity of best friend’s drinking | 0.339** |
| Sensation seeking | 0.112 |
| Social motives for drinking | 0.245** |
| Coping motives for drinking | 0.366** |
| Enhancement motives for drinking | 0.378** |
P ≤ .01
P ≤ .001
One was added to raw totals and a log transformation was taken