Keywords
Psychological Distress
Drinkers.
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Abstract
Drinking refers to the behaviours of alcohol consumption, specifically among men. It refers to the manner, in which a person engages in drinking, including the frequency, quantity, and context in which they consume alcohol. Understanding drinking patterns is important for addressing potential health risks, promoting responsible drinking, and addressing issues related to alcohol abuse or addiction. This study assessed and compared frustration tolerance and psychological distress among male ex-drinkers, drinkers, and non-drinkers. The study sought to shed light on the potential impact of alcohol consumption on frustration tolerance and psychological well-being. A multigroup design was employed on 150 male participants to compare the three groups of drinkers, each having 50 participants respectively, on frustration tolerance and psychological distress. The results indicated significant differences in frustration tolerance and psychological distress among the three groups. Ex-drinkers exhibited the highest frustration tolerance levels, followed by non-drinkers, while drinkers showed the lowest frustration tolerance. In terms of psychological distress, ex-drinkers reported significantly lower levels compared to both drinkers and non-drinkers. On the other hand, drinkers exhibited higher levels of psychological distress compared to both ex-drinkers and non-drinkers.
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