Citation

Zamboanga BL, Ham LS, Van Tyne K, Pole N. J. Adolesc. Health 2011; 49(1): 105-107.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, Bass Hall, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2010.12.004

PMID

21700169

Abstract

PURPOSE: To examine the associations of alcohol expectancy outcomes and valuations with intention to use. METHOD: A total of 157 adolescent nonusers completed anonymous self-report surveys. RESULTS: Adolescents who perceived more access to alcohol, expected less negative and more positive drinking outcomes, and evaluated positive outcomes favorably reported greater intentions to drink in adulthood. CONCLUSION: Findings may be useful for efforts to further delay the initiation of alcohol use.

Language: en