A Peer-Facilitated Intervention to Reduce Risky Drinking Among Fraternity and Sorority Members

Results from a pilot study of a peer-facilitated brief motivational interview using personalized normative feedback with members of fraternities and sororities are presented. Eight fraternity and sorority houses were randomly selected and then randomized into treatment or control conditions. Quantit...

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Published in:Journal of social work practice in the addictions 2014-01, Vol.14 (1), p.42-63
Main Authors: Wilke, Dina J., Mennicke, Annelise, Howell, Richard L., Magnuson, Amy B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
brief motivational interviews
college students
Credibility
Drinking Behavior
Fraternities and Sororities
high-risk drinking
Intervention
peer education
Peers
Teachers
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Summary:Results from a pilot study of a peer-facilitated brief motivational interview using personalized normative feedback with members of fraternities and sororities are presented. Eight fraternity and sorority houses were randomly selected and then randomized into treatment or control conditions. Quantitative data testing intervention efficacy indicated no differences between treatment and control group 30 days postintervention on measures of alcohol consumption and alcohol-related consequences. Qualitative information from follow-up focus groups of intervention participants identified themes related to intervention dosage, and credibility of the normative data and peer educator. Recommendations are made for future research and intervention strategies with this population.
ISSN:1533-256X
1533-2578
DOI:10.1080/1533256X.2014.873323