Group-based motivational interviewing for alcohol use among college students: An exploratory study

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TitleGroup-based motivational interviewing for alcohol use among college students: An exploratory study
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsMichael, KD, Curtin, L, Kirkley, DE, Jones, DL, Harris, Rafael S., J
JournalProfessional Psychology: Research and Practice
Volume37
Pagination629-634
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association
Place PublishedUS
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number0735-70281939-1323
Accession Number2006-22033-007. First Author & Affiliation: Michael, Kurt D.
Keywordsalcohol, Alcohol Drinking Patterns, brief intervention, classroom-based intervention, Classrooms, College students, excessive alcohol consumption, Intervention, interviewing, Motivation, motivational interviewing
Abstract

How can practicing psychologists help reduce excessive alcohol consumption among college students? Over 80% of college students consume alcohol, and a significant percentage drinks excessively with myriad problems. Brief interventions based on motivational interviewing (MI) have been identified for use with college populations. The authors randomly assigned 91 freshman students to a brief, classroom-based MI intervention or an assessment control condition. At the end of the semester, MI group participants reported fewer drinks per occasion and fewer episodes of intoxication compared to controls. A classroom-based, MI-style intervention might be an efficient, sustainable, and effective means of reducing heavy drinking among college students. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
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