Alcohol Use, Unspecified
Conditions
Keywords
Deviance Regulation Theory, Alcohol Use, Alcohol Consequences, Protective Behavioral Strategies, College Freshman
Brief summary
This study tested a deviance regulation theory intervention in a sample of university freshman. The aims were to (a) increase use of protective behavioral strategies, (b) decrease alcohol use, and (c) decrease alcohol-related consequences.
Detailed description
College student freshmen were invited to participate in a study on the use of alcohol protective behavioral strategies. They were randomly assigned to receive a positive message about individuals that used protective strategies, a negative message about individuals that did not use protective strategies, or an assessment control. They were then followed for the next 12 months. Assessments were completed at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 26, and 52.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALDeviance Regulation Theory
In the negative message condition, participants received information on the negative aspects of individuals that did not used protective strategies and were encouraged to report why these individuals were viewed so much more negatively. In the positive message condition, participants received information on the positive aspects of individuals that used protective strategies and were encouraged to report why these individuals were viewed so much more positively.
Sponsors
University of Central Florida
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
Participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 parallel conditions. After assignment, they received a brief intervention and were then followed for the next 12 months.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 21 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* College freshman at UCF * Endorse alcohol consumption in the past two weeks
Exclusion criteria
* Severe mental illness * Under 18 years of age * Over 21 years of age * Unable to speak English fluently
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Protective Behavioral Strategies- Pre-Intervention | Past three months prior to intervention/study | Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are a collection of harm-reduction strategies aimed to decrease alcohol-related consequences when consuming alcohol. The are three broad subtypes of PBS: (1) Manner of Drinking (MD; e.g., avoiding mixing different types of alcohol), (2) Stopping/Limiting Drinking (SLD; e.g., stopping drinking at a predetermined time), and (3) Serious Harm Reduction (SHR; e.g., knowing where your drink is at all times). These PBS were assessed in this study using Protective Behavioral Strategies Survey-20 (PBS-20). The PBS-20 consists of 20 statements covering three factors of protective strategies: Manner of Drinking, Stopping/Limiting Drinking, and Serious Harm Reduction. The frequency of PBS use was be reported on a five-point Likert-scale from 'Never' to 'Always'. Participants were asked to record their PBS use from the past three months. |
| Protective Behavioral Strategies- Initial intervention (Week 1) | Past week before intervention | Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are a collection of harm-reduction strategies aimed to decrease alcohol-related consequences when consuming alcohol. The are three broad subtypes of PBS: (1) Manner of Drinking (MD; e.g., avoiding mixing different types of alcohol), (2) Stopping/Limiting Drinking (SLD; e.g., stopping drinking at a predetermined time), and (3) Serious Harm Reduction (SHR; e.g., knowing where your drink is at all times). These PBS were assessed in this study using Protective Behavioral Strategies Survey-20 (PBS-20). The PBS-20 consists of 20 statements covering three factors of protective strategies: Manner of Drinking, Stopping/Limiting Drinking, and Serious Harm Reduction. The frequency of PBS use was be reported on a five-point Likert-scale from 'Never' to 'Always'. Participants were asked to record their PBS use from the past week. |
| Protective Behavioral Strategies- Week 2 | Past 1 week measured- 1 week post intervention | Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are a collection of harm-reduction strategies aimed to decrease alcohol-related consequences when consuming alcohol. The are three broad subtypes of PBS: (1) Manner of Drinking (MD; e.g., avoiding mixing different types of alcohol), (2) Stopping/Limiting Drinking (SLD; e.g., stopping drinking at a predetermined time), and (3) Serious Harm Reduction (SHR; e.g., knowing where your drink is at all times). These PBS were assessed in this study using Protective Behavioral Strategies Survey-20 (PBS-20). The PBS-20 consists of 20 statements covering three factors of protective strategies: Manner of Drinking, Stopping/Limiting Drinking, and Serious Harm Reduction. The frequency of PBS use was be reported on a five-point Likert-scale from 'Never' to 'Always'. Participants were asked to record their PBS use from the past week. |
| Protective Behavioral Strategies- Week 3 | Past 1 week measured-2 weeks post intervention | Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are a collection of harm-reduction strategies aimed to decrease alcohol-related consequences when consuming alcohol. The are three broad subtypes of PBS: (1) Manner of Drinking (MD; e.g., avoiding mixing different types of alcohol), (2) Stopping/Limiting Drinking (SLD; e.g., stopping drinking at a predetermined time), and (3) Serious Harm Reduction (SHR; e.g., knowing where your drink is at all times). These PBS were assessed in this study using Protective Behavioral Strategies Survey-20 (PBS-20). The PBS-20 consists of 20 statements covering three factors of protective strategies: Manner of Drinking, Stopping/Limiting Drinking, and Serious Harm Reduction. The frequency of PBS use was be reported on a five-point Likert-scale from 'Never' to 'Always'. Participants were asked to record their PBS use from the past week. |
| Protective Behavioral Strategies- Week 4 | Past 1 week measured-3 weeks post intervention | Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are a collection of harm-reduction strategies aimed to decrease alcohol-related consequences when consuming alcohol. The are three broad subtypes of PBS: (1) Manner of Drinking (MD; e.g., avoiding mixing different types of alcohol), (2) Stopping/Limiting Drinking (SLD; e.g., stopping drinking at a predetermined time), and (3) Serious Harm Reduction (SHR; e.g., knowing where your drink is at all times). These PBS were assessed in this study using Protective Behavioral Strategies Survey-20 (PBS-20). The PBS-20 consists of 20 statements covering three factors of protective strategies: Manner of Drinking, Stopping/Limiting Drinking, and Serious Harm Reduction. The frequency of PBS use was be reported on a five-point Likert-scale from 'Never' to 'Always'. Participants were asked to record their PBS use from the past week. |
| Protective Behavioral Strategies- Week 5 | Past 1 week measured-4 weeks post intervention | Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are a collection of harm-reduction strategies aimed to decrease alcohol-related consequences when consuming alcohol. The are three broad subtypes of PBS: (1) Manner of Drinking (MD; e.g., avoiding mixing different types of alcohol), (2) Stopping/Limiting Drinking (SLD; e.g., stopping drinking at a predetermined time), and (3) Serious Harm Reduction (SHR; e.g., knowing where your drink is at all times). These PBS were assessed in this study using Protective Behavioral Strategies Survey-20 (PBS-20). The PBS-20 consists of 20 statements covering three factors of protective strategies: Manner of Drinking, Stopping/Limiting Drinking, and Serious Harm Reduction. The frequency of PBS use was be reported on a five-point Likert-scale from 'Never' to 'Always'. Participants were asked to record their PBS use from the past week. |
| Protective Behavioral Strategies- Week 6 | Past 1 week measured-5 weeks post intervention | Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are a collection of harm-reduction strategies aimed to decrease alcohol-related consequences when consuming alcohol. The are three broad subtypes of PBS: (1) Manner of Drinking (MD; e.g., avoiding mixing different types of alcohol), (2) Stopping/Limiting Drinking (SLD; e.g., stopping drinking at a predetermined time), and (3) Serious Harm Reduction (SHR; e.g., knowing where your drink is at all times). These PBS were assessed in this study using Protective Behavioral Strategies Survey-20 (PBS-20). The PBS-20 consists of 20 statements covering three factors of protective strategies: Manner of Drinking, Stopping/Limiting Drinking, and Serious Harm Reduction. The frequency of PBS use was be reported on a five-point Likert-scale from 'Never' to 'Always'. Participants were asked to record their PBS use from the past week. |
| Protective Behavioral Strategies- 3 month follow up | Past 3 months measured- 12 week post intervention | Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are a collection of harm-reduction strategies aimed to decrease alcohol-related consequences when consuming alcohol. The are three broad subtypes of PBS: (1) Manner of Drinking (MD; e.g., avoiding mixing different types of alcohol), (2) Stopping/Limiting Drinking (SLD; e.g., stopping drinking at a predetermined time), and (3) Serious Harm Reduction (SHR; e.g., knowing where your drink is at all times). These PBS were assessed in this study using Protective Behavioral Strategies Survey-20 (PBS-20). The PBS-20 consists of 20 statements covering three factors of protective strategies: Manner of Drinking, Stopping/Limiting Drinking, and Serious Harm Reduction. The frequency of PBS use was be reported on a five-point Likert-scale from 'Never' to 'Always'. Participants were asked to record their PBS use from the past three months. |
| Protective Behavioral Strategies- 6 month follow-up | Past 3 months measured- 26 weeks post intervention | Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are a collection of harm-reduction strategies aimed to decrease alcohol-related consequences when consuming alcohol. The are three broad subtypes of PBS: (1) Manner of Drinking (MD; e.g., avoiding mixing different types of alcohol), (2) Stopping/Limiting Drinking (SLD; e.g., stopping drinking at a predetermined time), and (3) Serious Harm Reduction (SHR; e.g., knowing where your drink is at all times). These PBS were assessed in this study using Protective Behavioral Strategies Survey-20 (PBS-20). The PBS-20 consists of 20 statements covering three factors of protective strategies: Manner of Drinking, Stopping/Limiting Drinking, and Serious Harm Reduction. The frequency of PBS use was be reported on a five-point Likert-scale from 'Never' to 'Always'. Participants were asked to record their PBS use from the past three months. |
| Protective Behavioral Strategies- 12 month follow-up | Past 3 months measured- 52 weeks post intervention | Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are a collection of harm-reduction strategies aimed to decrease alcohol-related consequences when consuming alcohol. The are three broad subtypes of PBS: (1) Manner of Drinking (MD; e.g., avoiding mixing different types of alcohol), (2) Stopping/Limiting Drinking (SLD; e.g., stopping drinking at a predetermined time), and (3) Serious Harm Reduction (SHR; e.g., knowing where your drink is at all times). These PBS were assessed in this study using Protective Behavioral Strategies Survey-20 (PBS-20). The PBS-20 consists of 20 statements covering three factors of protective strategies: Manner of Drinking, Stopping/Limiting Drinking, and Serious Harm Reduction. The frequency of PBS use was be reported on a five-point Likert-scale from 'Never' to 'Always'. Participants were asked to record their PBS use from the past three months. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol use- Pre-intervention | Past three months prior to intervention/study | Alcohol use (quantity) was assessed using the Modified Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ-M). The DDQ-M was used to measure average alcohol consumption and time spent drinking during a typical week over the past three months. The DDQ-M is composed of a free-text grid where individuals report the number of drinks typically consumed for each day of the week for the past three months. |
| Alcohol use- Initial intervention (Week 1) | Past week before intervention | Alcohol use (quantity) was assessed using the Modified Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ-M). The DDQ-M was used to measure the number of drinks consumed for each day of the past week. Each grid began with Monday and ended with Sunday, as surveys were sent out on Mondays. |
| Alcohol use- Week 2 | Past 1 week measured- 1 week post intervention | Alcohol use (quantity) was assessed using the Modified Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ-M). The DDQ-M was used to measure the number of drinks consumed for each day of the past week. Each grid began with Monday and ended with Sunday, as surveys were sent out on Mondays. |
| Alcohol use- Week 3 | Past 1 week measured- 2 weeks post intervention | Alcohol use (quantity) was assessed using the Modified Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ-M). The DDQ-M was used to measure the number of drinks consumed for each day of the past week. Each grid began with Monday and ended with Sunday, as surveys were sent out on Mondays. |
| Alcohol use- Week 4 | Past 1 week measured- 3 weeks post intervention | Alcohol use (quantity) was assessed using the Modified Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ-M). The DDQ-M was used to measure the number of drinks consumed for each day of the past week. Each grid began with Monday and ended with Sunday, as surveys were sent out on Mondays. |
| Alcohol-related consequences- Pre-intervention | Past three months prior to intervention/study | Alcohol-related consequences was assessed using the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ), which consists of 48 items assessing eight categories of alcohol-related consequences: Social-Interpersonal, Impaired Control, Self-Perception, Self-Care, Risk Behaviors, Academic/Occupational, Physical Dependence, and Blackout Drinking. Participants recorded alcohol consequences (Yes/No/ I do not wish to respond) from the past three months. |
| Alcohol use- Week 6 | Past 1 week measured- 5 weeks post intervention | Alcohol use (quantity) was assessed using the Modified Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ-M). The DDQ-M was used to measure the number of drinks consumed for each day of the past week. Each grid began with Monday and ended with Sunday, as surveys were sent out on Mondays. |
| Alcohol use- 3 month follow up | Past 3 months measured- 12 week post intervention | Alcohol use (quantity) was assessed using the Modified Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ-M). The DDQ-M was used to measure average alcohol consumption and time spent drinking during a typical week over the past three months. The DDQ-M is composed of a free-text grid where individuals report the number of drinks typically consumed for each day of the week for the past three months. |
| Alcohol use- 6 month follow up | Past 3 months measured- 24 week post intervention | Alcohol use (quantity) was assessed using the Modified Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ-M). The DDQ-M was used to measure average alcohol consumption and time spent drinking during a typical week over the past three months. The DDQ-M is composed of a free-text grid where individuals report the number of drinks typically consumed for each day of the week for the past three months. |
| Alcohol use- 12 month follow up | Past 3 months measured- 52 week post intervention | Alcohol use (quantity) was assessed using the Modified Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ-M). The DDQ-M was used to measure average alcohol consumption and time spent drinking during a typical week over the past three months. The DDQ-M is composed of a free-text grid where individuals report the number of drinks typically consumed for each day of the week for the past three months. |
| Alcohol use- Week 5 | Past 1 week measured- 4 weeks post intervention | Alcohol use (quantity) was assessed using the Modified Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ-M). The DDQ-M was used to measure the number of drinks consumed for each day of the past week. Each grid began with Monday and ended with Sunday, as surveys were sent out on Mondays. |
| Alcohol-related consequences- Initial intervention (Week 1) | Past week before intervention | Alcohol-related consequences was assessed using the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ), which consists of 48 items assessing eight categories of alcohol-related consequences: Social-Interpersonal, Impaired Control, Self-Perception, Self-Care, Risk Behaviors, Academic/Occupational, Physical Dependence, and Blackout Drinking. Participants recorded alcohol consequences (Yes/No/ I do not wish to respond) from the past week. |
| Alcohol-related consequences- Week 2 | Past 1 week measured- 1 week post intervention | Alcohol-related consequences was assessed using the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ), which consists of 48 items assessing eight categories of alcohol-related consequences: Social-Interpersonal, Impaired Control, Self-Perception, Self-Care, Risk Behaviors, Academic/Occupational, Physical Dependence, and Blackout Drinking. Participants recorded alcohol consequences (Yes/No/ I do not wish to respond) from the past week. |
| Alcohol-related consequences- Week 3 | Past 1 week measured- 2 week post intervention | Alcohol-related consequences was assessed using the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ), which consists of 48 items assessing eight categories of alcohol-related consequences: Social-Interpersonal, Impaired Control, Self-Perception, Self-Care, Risk Behaviors, Academic/Occupational, Physical Dependence, and Blackout Drinking. Participants recorded alcohol consequences (Yes/No/ I do not wish to respond) from the past week. |
| Alcohol-related consequences- Week 4 | Past 1 week measured- 3 week post intervention | Alcohol-related consequences was assessed using the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ), which consists of 48 items assessing eight categories of alcohol-related consequences: Social-Interpersonal, Impaired Control, Self-Perception, Self-Care, Risk Behaviors, Academic/Occupational, Physical Dependence, and Blackout Drinking. Participants recorded alcohol consequences (Yes/No/ I do not wish to respond) from the past week. |
| Alcohol-related consequences- Week 5 | Past 1 week measured- 4 week post intervention | Alcohol-related consequences was assessed using the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ), which consists of 48 items assessing eight categories of alcohol-related consequences: Social-Interpersonal, Impaired Control, Self-Perception, Self-Care, Risk Behaviors, Academic/Occupational, Physical Dependence, and Blackout Drinking. Participants recorded alcohol consequences (Yes/No/ I do not wish to respond) from the past week. |
| Alcohol-related consequences- Week 6 | Past 1 week measured- 5 week post intervention | Alcohol-related consequences was assessed using the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ), which consists of 48 items assessing eight categories of alcohol-related consequences: Social-Interpersonal, Impaired Control, Self-Perception, Self-Care, Risk Behaviors, Academic/Occupational, Physical Dependence, and Blackout Drinking. Participants recorded alcohol consequences (Yes/No/ I do not wish to respond) from the past week. |
| Alcohol-related consequences- 3 month follow up | Past 3 months measured- 12 week post intervention | Alcohol-related consequences was assessed using the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ), which consists of 48 items assessing eight categories of alcohol-related consequences: Social-Interpersonal, Impaired Control, Self-Perception, Self-Care, Risk Behaviors, Academic/Occupational, Physical Dependence, and Blackout Drinking. Participants recorded alcohol consequences (Yes/No/ I do not wish to respond) from the past three months. |
| Alcohol-related consequences- 6 month follow-up | Past 3 months measured- 26 weeks post intervention | Alcohol-related consequences was assessed using the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ), which consists of 48 items assessing eight categories of alcohol-related consequences: Social-Interpersonal, Impaired Control, Self-Perception, Self-Care, Risk Behaviors, Academic/Occupational, Physical Dependence, and Blackout Drinking. Participants recorded alcohol consequences (Yes/No/ I do not wish to respond) from the past three months. |
| Alcohol-related consequences- 12 month follow-up | Past 3 months measured- 52 weeks post intervention | Alcohol-related consequences was assessed using the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ), which consists of 48 items assessing eight categories of alcohol-related consequences: Social-Interpersonal, Impaired Control, Self-Perception, Self-Care, Risk Behaviors, Academic/Occupational, Physical Dependence, and Blackout Drinking. Participants recorded alcohol consequences (Yes/No/ I do not wish to respond) from the past three months. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed