@article{ref1,
title="Effects of narrator empathy in a computer delivered brief intervention for alcohol use",
journal="Contemporary clinical trials",
year="2017",
author="Ellis, Jennifer D. and Grekin, Emily R. and Beatty, Jessica R. and McGoron, Lucy and LaLiberte, Benjamin V. and Pop, Damaris E. and Kostecki, Anthony P. and Ondersma, Steven J.",
volume="61",
number="",
pages="29-32",
abstract="Computer-delivered, brief interventions (CDBIs) have been an increasingly popular way to treat alcohol use disorders; however, very few studies have examined which characteristics of CDBIs maximize intervention effectiveness. The literature has consistently demonstrated that therapist empathy is associated with reduced substance use in in-person therapy; however, it is unclear whether this principle applies to CDBIs. Therefore, the study aimed to examine whether the presence of an empathic narrator increased intentions to reduce heavy drinking in a CDBI. <br><br>RESULTS suggest that the presence of empathy increases motivation to reduce drinking, and makes participants feel more supported and less criticized.<br><br>Copyright © 2017. Published by Elsevier Inc.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1551-7144",
doi="10.1016/j.cct.2017.07.014",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2017.07.014"
}