ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
A Randomized Control Trial of a Deviance Regulation Theory Intervention to Increase Alcohol Protective Strategies
- Angelina Leary
University of Central Florida - Robert Dvorak
University of Central Florida - Wendy Troop-Gordon
Auburn - Brittany Stevenson
North Dakota State University - Matthew Kramer
University of Central Florida - Dexter Wilborn
University of Central Florida
Abstract
This study tests a Deviance Regulation Theory (DRT) intervention to increase use of Alcohol Protective Behavioral Strategies (PBS). Participants reported on PBS use and alcohol outcomes for 10 weeks. There were immediate DRT effects on PBS in the positive frame. The effects in the negative frame grew across time.
Substance Use and Abuse