Anticipating Problem Drinking Risk from Preschoolers’ Antisocial Behavior: Evidence for a Common Delinquency-Related Diathesis Model

摘要

OBJECTIVEEarly first drinking (EFD) experiences predict later alcohol problems. However, the longitudinal pathway from early childhood leading to EFD has not been well delineated. Based on documented links between drinking behaviors and chronic antisocial behaviors, this paper tests a common diathesis model in which precursive patterns of aggression and delinquent behavior – from preschool onward – anticipate EFD.