Table 2.
Scale items and factor loading of the 3-factor model of motivations towards drinking.
| Item | Factor Loading* |
|---|---|
| I use alcohol because, | |
| Social Pressure | |
| my friends drink | 0.61 |
| it is difficult to refuse | 0.46 |
| other people are drinking | 0.77 |
| it will enhance my creative ability | 0.51 |
| it is customary for men on special occasions I | 0.59 |
| want to be prominent | 0.67 |
| Personal Enjoyment | |
| I like the taste | 0.62 |
| it makes me feel good | 0.71 |
| I get thirsty | 0.66 |
| it goes well with the meals | 0.41 |
| Tension Reduction | |
| it helps me to relax | 0.58 |
| it would ease me when I get blamed | 0.60 |
| it helps me to sleep | 0.61 |
| it helps me to forget my worries | 0.70 |
| it helps me to get rid of restlessness and tense | 0.61 |
| it helps me to cheer up when I get dull or boring | 0.67 |
| it gives me energy | 0.65 |
| it is a habit | 0.45 |
| it helps me to face difficulties with confidence | 0.72 |
| it helps me to control others | 0.44 |
*
All items were loaded significantly on their respective factors, p < 0 .01.