Self-affirmation, intentions and alcohol consumption in students: a randomized exploratory trial.

摘要: Aims : This study tests whether enhancing alcohol risk messages with self-affirmation, the process of focusing on cherished aspects oneself, increases intentions to reduce consumption and reduces actual consumption. It was also examined these effects differed by status as indicated standard drinks consumed in an average week. Methods Participants ( n = 121) were randomly allocated a self-affirmation or matched control condition before viewing emotive graphic warning posters questionnaire-based study. Results There significant self-affirmed participants, stronger participants higher behavioural risk. Intentions turn significantly predicted reduction self-reported Conclusions These findings support use enhance awareness campaigns, particularly individuals high