A comparison of models of drinking motives in a university sample

Previous research has suggested the presence of several alternative factori al models for the assessment of drinking motives. In the present study, con firmatory factor analysis was used to assess the factor structure of the Dr inking Motives Question naire (M. L. Cooper, 1994) in a college sample. The results indicate that a 4-factor model that includes the dimensions of soc ial rewards, affect enhancement, coping, and conformity motives fits the da ta significantly better than 2- and 3-factor models. Furthermore, the 4-fac tor model fits equally well for men and women.