Table 2.
Differences between male and female binge drinkers on drinking motives.
| Factor | Males | Females | Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 87) | (n = 92) |
Mann-Whitney test |
|
| M (SD) | M (SD) | ||
| Drinking motives questionnaire | |||
| Coping | 5.45 (1.67) | 5.48 (1.67) | U = 3,824 n.s. |
| Conformity | 5.48 (1.73) | 5.26 (1.77) | U = 3,833 n.s. |
| Enhancement | 4.99 (1.34) | 4.83 (1.44) | U = 3,864 n.s. |
| Social | 5.06 (1.52) | 4.96 (1.51) | U = 3,926 n.s. |
n.s., not significant.