Reasons for binge drinking among undergraduate students: An application of behavioural reasoning theory.

摘要: Objectives. This study sought to apply behavioural reasoning theory (BRT) the prediction of undergraduate students' binge drinking intentions and behaviour. The reasons students use justify defend may provide important information on motivations underlying such Methods. Undergraduate (N= 265) completed questionnaires assessing their for against drinking, attitude, subjective norm, perceived control, intention, past Frequency was assessed at 1-week follow-up 172). Results. A series path analyses were conducted assess direct indirect effects BRT variables under consideration accounted 80% variance in (with behaviour, attitude having significant intention), 34% intention future behaviour). Additional regression revealed that respondents who strongly endorsed being sociable fun as more likely intend engage over subsequent week. Conclusions. results support a framework understanding suggest interventions need focus social engaging students. Language: en