The strengths of the present research should be considered in light of some limitations. One limitation was that there was a relatively low representation of males in the present study. Additionally, the data were cross-sectional. Thus, any causal inferences are attenuated. Future studies might consider examining the trajectories of drinking identity, decisional balance, and problem alcohol use over time to better understand these associations.Future research might also explore whether engaging in decisional balance immediately prior to attending social drinking situations might mitigate drinking and alcohol-related problems, particularly for individuals high in drinking identity. This might better elucidate the efficacy of decisional balance in the context of alcohol interventions.