Table 2.
Unstandardized (unstd.) and standardized (std.) factor loadings on the DMQ-R-SF scale (n = 437)
| Scales/items | Unstd. loading | Std. loading | α | M (SD) |
| Coping | .892 | 1.647 (0.949) | ||
| Because it helps you when you feel depressed or nervous | 1.000 | .870 | ||
| To cheer up when you are in a bad mood | 0.975 | .861 | ||
| To forget about your problems | 0.766 | .830 | ||
| Conformity | .718 | 1.157 (0.407) | ||
| So you won’t feel left out | 1.000 | .715 | ||
| To fit in with a group you like | 1.121 | .677 | ||
| To be liked | 0.766 | .692 | ||
| Enhancement | .695 | 2.031 (0.922) | ||
| Because you like the feeling | 1.000 | .771 | ||
| To get high | 0.422 | .505 | ||
| Because it’s fun | 0.941 | .733 | ||
| Social | .901 | 2.016 (1.056) | ||
| Because it helps you enjoy a party | 1.000 | .870 | ||
| Because it makes social gatherings more fun | 1.019 | .856 | ||
| Because it improves parties and celebrations | 1.021 | .881 |
Note: DMQ-R-SF = Drinking Motives Questionnaire-Revised, short form.