Alcohol Protective Behavioral Strategies in Young Spanish Adults in the CommunityA Prospective Study of Perceived Effi cacy and Social Norms

  1. Fermín Fernández-Calderón 1
  2. Adrián J. Bravo 2
  3. Carmen Díaz-Batanero 1
  4. Joseph J. Palamar 3
  5. José Carmona-Márquez 4
  1. 1 Universidad de Huelva
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    Universidad de Huelva

    Huelva, España

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  2. 2 William & Mary, Williamsburg (USA)
  3. 3 1 University of Huelva
  4. 4 New York University Grossman School of Medicine (USA)
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Psicothema

ISSN: 0214-9915,  1886-144X

Year of publication: 2022

Volume: 34

Issue: 2

Pages: 266-274

Type: Article

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Abstract

Background: Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) have been shown to be useful for reducing excessive alcohol use and alcohol-related problems. However, research on the explanatory factors of PBS is limited. This paper prospectively examines the contribution of perceived efficacy of PBS in reducing alcohol-related consequences and perceived descriptive norms of close peers´ PBS use in young adults. The mediating role of perceived efficacy of PBS between descriptive norms of PBS use and personal PBS use is also examined. Method: Targeted sampling was used to recruit a community-based sample of 339 young Spanish adults aged 18-25 years, who completed baseline and two-month follow-up questionnaires. Three types of PBS (serious harm reduction-SHR, manner of drinking-MOD, and stopping/limiting drinking-SLD) were measured. Results: Both perceived efficacy and descriptive norms at baseline were positively associated with personal PBS use (SHR, MOD and SLD) at follow-up. A partial mediation effect of perceived efficacy between descriptive norms and personal PBS use was found for the three PBS subscales. Conclusions: Our findings support the usefulness of correcting misperceptions of PBS use by peers in interventions aimed at reducing excessive drinking and alcohol-related consequences in young adults in the community. Moreover, PBS perceived efficacy should be included as a component of these interventions.

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