Social Anxiety, Self-Esteem and Alcohol Expectancy Among Problem Drinkers

This study explored the social anxiety, self-esteem and alcohol expectancy of problem drinkers. It sought to determine the social anxiety, self- esteem and alcohol expectancy of the respondents, tested if there is a significant difference on the variables of the study when grouped according to profile such as age, sex, socio-economic status, educational attainment, and level of alcohol consumption and if there is a significant relationship between social anxiety, self-esteem, and alcohol expectancy and proposed an intervention program. The researchers employed the mixed method of research using Sequential Explanatory Design where questionnaires and interview as the main tools in gathering data involving 150 problem drinkers. Results showed that the respondents have little or no social anxiety but with severely low self-esteem. This study also showed that there is significant relationship between social anxiety and self-esteem. As for alcohol expectancy, the respondents have positive and negative expectations when it comes to alcohol. In addition to this, the intervention plan was proposed to be evaluated by the guidance counselor and the psychologist.

Keywords – social anxiety, self-esteem, alcohol expectancy, young and middle aged problem drinker