Document Type
Article - pre-print
Publication Date
2-2014
Abstract
Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are skills that can be used to reduce the of risk 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.
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Napper, L. E., Kenney, S. R., Lac, A., Lewis, L. J., & LaBrie, J. W. (2014). A Cross-Lagged Panel Model Examining Protective Behavioral Strategies: Are Types of Strategies Differentially Related to Alcohol Use and Consequences? Addictive Behaviors, 39(2), 480–486. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2013.10.020
Publisher Statement
This is an author-manuscript of an article accepted for publication in Addictive Behaviors following peer review. The version of record: Napper, L. E., Kenney, S. R., Lac, A., Lewis, L. J., & LaBrie, J. W. (2014). A Cross-Lagged Panel Model Examining Protective Behavioral Strategies: Are Types of Strategies Differentially Related to Alcohol Use and Consequences? Addictive Behaviors, 39(2), 480–486 is available online at: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2013.10.020.
