Table 4.
Total and Indirect Effects of Exposure to Friends’ SNS Alcohol Content on Drinking Milestones
Estimate | SE | p-value | |
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T2 Initiation of Drinking | |||
Total Effect | 0.19 | 0.07 | .007 |
Indirect Effect via T2 Peer Injunctive Norms | 0.03 | 0.01 | .046 |
Percent Mediated | 14.6% | ||
T2 Initiation of Becoming Drunk | |||
Total Effect | 0.08 | 0.08 | .272 |
Indirect Effect via T2 Peer Injunctive Norms | 0.04 | 0.02 | .028 |
Percent Mediated | 41.7% | ||
T2 Initiation of First Heavy Episodic Drinking | |||
Total Effect | 0.15 | 0.07 | .017 |
Indirect Effect via T2 Peer Injunctive Norms | 0.05 | 0.02 | .037 |
Percent Mediated | 28.0% |
Note: Models were estimated using robust weighted least squares estimation. Standardized effects reported. Percent Mediated refers to the percent of the total effect that was mediated by T2 Peer Injunctive Norms