Exploring how relationship conflicts affect drinking habits in young adults
Official title: Understanding the Associations between Romantic Relationship Conflict, Psychophysiological Responding and Alcohol Misuse among Emerging Adults
Funded at New York University · NIH-10928249 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how arguments in romantic relationships might affect drinking habits in young adults, and it involves some fun tasks to see how people react while drinking alcohol.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $195,480 |
| NIH project number | 5K23AA030328-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928249 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are emerging adults aged 18-25 who are experiencing romantic relationship conflicts and may be engaging in heavy episodic drinking.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in romantic relationships or those who do not consume alcohol may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between conflicts in romantic relationships and alcohol misuse among emerging adults. Participants will engage in conflict resolution tasks while undergoing alcohol administration, allowing researchers to collect psychophysiological data, such as heart rate variability. The study aims to understand how these factors influence drinking behaviors during this critical developmental phase. By examining the role of romantic partners in alcohol consumption, the research seeks to fill a significant gap in current knowledge.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions for reducing alcohol misuse among young adults by addressing relationship dynamics.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that relationship dynamics can significantly influence alcohol consumption patterns, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hogan, Jasara — New York University
- Study coordinator: Hogan, Jasara
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.