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June 20, 2026Emerging Adulthood

Motives and Reasons to Pre-Load Among University Students in New Zealand: A Mixed-Method Study

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BZByron L. ZamboangaANAmie R. NewinsKHKathryne Van Hedger

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Overview

Mixed methods study identifies motives for pre-loading in university students, suggesting gaps in existing measures.

Key Points

  • This study aims to understand the motives behind alcohol pre-loading among university students in New Zealand.
  • Conducted a mixed methods study with 224 university students in New Zealand.
  • Evaluated the 4-factor model of the Prepartying Motivations Inventory (PMI).
  • Analyzed open-ended responses about pre-loading motives.
  • Supported the 4-factor model of the Prepartying Motivations Inventory.
  • Identified misalignment between open-ended responses and PMI subscales, particularly in cost savings.
  • Found positive associations between intimate pursuit motives and pre-loading frequency, and between interpersonal enhancement motives and negative alcohol consequences.

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Zamboanga et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f92db0793dc1a536f69https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968261458854
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