Variables transdiagnósticas en el consumo de alcohol estudiantes universitarios ecuatorianos de la Modalidad Abierta y a Distancia

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Abstract: Alcohol consumption is a phenomenon present among university students that can be associated with different psychological factors. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between alcohol consumption, perceived stress and psychological inflexibility in three independent groups. Data were collected through online questionnaires and were administered to a non-probabilistic sample of 293 university students from open and distance modality. The instruments used were the Stress Scale Perceived (PSS-10) and the Acceptance and Commitment Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II). The results show that there is a statistically significant relationship between perceived stress, psychological inflexibility and alcohol consumption (p<0.001). At higher levels of transdiagnostic variables (perceived stress and psychological inflexibility), were observed higher levels of alcohol consumption. These results suggest that students college students could be using alcohol as a coping mechanism against stressful situations or as a way to escape from feelings, emotions or thoughts negatives. This research offers an empirical approach on how these factors Transdiagnoses influence alcohol consumption among university students.