Psychosocial determinants of ecstasy use in young people in the UK

摘要: Objectives. The present research aimed to examine the psychosocial determinants of ecstasy use in young people UK. Design. Two studies applied theory planned behaviour (TPB) understanding use. In Study 1, students completed questionnaires measuring components TPB. 2, a random sample members nightclub measures attitudinal ambivalence and TPB relation taking next two months. Reported was assessed months later. Methods. Both employed self-completion questionnaires. 1 single questionnaire by 186 students. 2 first 203 second later 123 respondents. Results. attitudes, subjective norms perceived behavioural control accounted for 50 per cent variance intentions. explained 63 Intentions 55 subsequent Attitudinal moderated intention-behaviour relationship such that impact intentions on significantly stronger individuals with lower levels ambivalence. Conclusions. provided good basis actual different beliefs users non-users may form useful health education.