In: Journal of health psychology : an interdisciplinary, international journal, 16 (2011), Nr. 3. pp. 410-420. ISSN 1359-1053
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Abstract
This research investigated contents of actor and abstainer prototypes with regard to young adults’ social drinking combining quantitative and qualitative approaches (adjective ratings, N = 300; open answers, N = 90). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses yielded two factors (sociability/hedonism, responsibility) in both prototypes, confirmed by qualitative data. Given the importance for intention and willingness to drink alcohol, interventions should focus on the factor ‘sociability/hedonism’ of the actor and the abstainer prototype to reduce heavy drinking; addressing ‘responsibility’ may be ineffective. Participants’ evaluations appeared to be less prone to mean tendencies subsequent to open answers compared with adjective scales.
Document type: | Article |
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Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of health psychology : an interdisciplinary, international journal |
Volume: | 16 |
Number: | 3 |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Place of Publication: | London [u.a.] |
Date Deposited: | 20 Nov 2015 14:25 |
Date: | 2011 |
ISSN: | 1359-1053 |
Page Range: | pp. 410-420 |
Faculties / Institutes: | The Faculty of Behavioural and Cultural Studies > Institute of Psychology |
DDC-classification: | 150 Psychology |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | alcohol, assessment, evaluation, prototype perception, young adults |