Abstract
Aims: To investigate the utility of an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), including descriptive norms and anticipated regret, in predicting binge-drinking intentions and behaviour. Methods: A total of 178 undergraduates completed a questionnaire containing measures of TPB variables, descriptive norms, anticipated regret, and previous binge-drinking behaviour. One week later, 104 students completed a measure of binge-drinking behaviour. Results: Hierarchical regression demonstrated that attitudes (beta = 0.30, P < 0.001) and anticipated regret (beta = 0.47, P < 0.001) were significant predictors of intentions, with the final equation accounting for 58% of the variance. Hierarchial regression found that intentions (beta = -0.2 1, P < 0.05) and previous binge-drinking behaviour (beta = 0.36, P < 0.01) predicted current drinking behaviour, accounting for 33% of the variance. Conclusions: The study suggests that modifying attitudes and inducing regret may be effective strategies for reducing binge-drinking intentions among undergraduates, which should reduce subsequent binge-drinking behaviour.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 84-91 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Alcohol and Alcoholism |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 21 Dec 2006 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2007 |
Keywords
- single-occasion drinking
- planned behavior
- young-adults
- implementation intentions
- self-efficacy
- alcohol-consumption
- past behavior
- expectancies
- metaanalysis
- exercise