Social Motivation as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Problematic Internet Use and Alcohol Use Among Adolescents in Mexico.

Background: Prior research shows a link between alcohol use and problematic Internet use among adolescents. This relationship likely indicates a vulnerability to addiction; however, little is known about factors that may increase this vulnerability. One potential factor is social motivation.

Alcohol, age at first sexual intercourse and number of sexual partners in young Mexican women.

Aim: To identify the relationship between use of alcohol, number of sexual partners and age of sexual initiation.

Method: Descriptive-correlational study. A random sample of 319 young women (age 18-25) from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico was recruited.

Alcohol, age at first sexual intercourse and number of sexual partners in young Mexican women.

Aim: To identify the relationship between use of alcohol, number of sexual partners and age of sexual initiation.

Method: Descriptive-correlational study. A random sample of 319 young women (age 18-25) from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico was recruited.