Computer Versus In-Person Intervention for Students Violating Campus Alcohol Policy

摘要: In this study, the authors evaluated efficacy of a brief motivational intervention (BMI) and computerized program for reducing drinking related problems among college students sanctioned alcohol violations. Referred (N = 198, 46% women), stratified by gender, were randomly assigned to BMI or Alcohol 101 Plus computer program. Data obtained at baseline, 1, 6, 12 months used evaluate efficacy. Planned analyses revealed 3 primary findings. First, women who received reduced more than did intervention; in contrast, men's reductions not differ condition. Second, readiness change hazardous status predicted 1 month postintervention, regardless intervention. Third, year, returned presanction (baseline) levels, with no differences recidivism between groups. Exploratory an overall mean reduction immediately after sanction event before taking part Furthermore, self-initiated prompted accounted for, participation but was found produce additional consequences.