A cross-lagged panel model examining protective behavioral strategies: Are types of strategies differentially related to alcohol use and consequences?

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• 作者：Lucy E. Napper ; Shannon R. Kenney ; Andrew Lac ; Leslie J. Lewis ; Joseph W. LaBrie
• 关键词：Alcohol ; College students ; Consequences ; Protective behavioral strategies
• 刊名：Addictive Behaviors
• 出版年：February, 2014
• 年：2014
• 卷：39
• 期：2
• 页码：480-486
• 全文大小：507 K

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Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are skills that can be used to reduce the risk of alcohol-related negative consequences. Studies have shown that, in general, PBS are related to less alcohol consumption and fewer negative consequences; however, other studies have suggested that not all types of PBS (e.g., stopping/limiting drinking [SLD], manner of drinking [MOD] and serious harm reduction [SHR]) are equally effective at reducing alcohol risk. In addition, few studies have explored the longitudinal relationships among PBS, alcohol use and consequences. Using a sample of heavy drinking college students (N = 338), the current study examined PBS use, alcohol consumption and consequences across two time points three months apart. Cross-lagged panel models revealed that MOD predicted a reduction in alcohol use and negative consequences. SHR was longitudinally related to fewer negative consequences, but unrelated to alcohol use. SLD was not associated with drinking or consequences at follow-up. These results highlight the need for future research to examine the effects of different types of PBS and have implications for alcohol intervention programs that incorporate PBS skills training.