Table 2 Results of confirmatory factor analyses (standardized item loadings), interfactor correlations and internal consistencies

 1. because you like the feeling?

.82

.85

.79

 5. because it’s exciting?

.80

 9. to get high?

.78

.82

.77

 13. because it gives you a pleasant feeling?

.81

 17. because it’s fun?

.85

.82

.88

 4. because it helps you enjoy a party?

.88

.92

.88

 8. to be sociable?

.57

 12. because it makes social gatherings more fun?

.78

.79

.77

 16. because it improves parties and celebrations?

.92

.91

.94

 20. to celebrate a special occasion with friends?

.59

 2. to forget your worries?

.81

 6. because it helps you when you feel depressed or nervous?

.89

.84

.92

 10. to cheer up when you’re in a bad mood?

.80

.80

.82

 14. because you feel more self-confident or sure of yourself?

.42

 18. to forget about your problems?

.92

.88

.88

 3. because your friends pressure you to drink?

.64

 7. so that others won’t kid you about not drinking?

.64

 11. … to fit in with a group you like?

.81

.89

.84

 15. to be liked?

.74

.79

.79

 19. so you won’t feel left out?

.74

.91

.70

 Correlations with the factor social

.69

.39

.13

.78

.45

.35

.67

.25

.12

 Correlations with the factor coping

.43

.39

.23

.49

.45

.37

.32

.25

.18

 Correlations with the factor conformity

.10

.13

.23

.23

.35

.37

.05

.12

.18

 Internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha)

.89

.82

.85

.84

.84

.88

.88

.86

.83

.87

.91

.82