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The Role of Self-Efficacy for Bystander Helping Behaviors in Risky Alcohol Situations

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: We examined the role of self-efficacy in preventing bystander inaction in dangerous alcohol situations. Participants (N = 504) completed an online survey that assessed whether they had previously witnessed or intervened in alcohol-related emergencies, their self-efficacy for intervening, and their likelihood of intervening in the future. Previously intervening was positively associated with self-efficacy and likelihood of intervening in the future. Furthermore, self-efficacy mediated the association between previously intervening and likelihood of intervening in the future. In conclusion, self-efficacy for intervening in social situations is associated with intervening in alcohol-related emergencies and is an important factor to consider when designing bystander interventions.

Source: Journal of college student development

DOI: 10.1353/csd.2017.0033

Authors: Jan Arminio, Robert D. Reason, Heather Krieger, Surizaday Serrano, Clayton Neighbors

Institution: University of Houston

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism