RCT of a Combined MI Intervention to Address Bystander Behaviors in the Context of Alcohol Use
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the impact of providing participants with 1. A recently developed protocol for motivating bystanders to intervene to help others who are in sexual risk situations (Motivate-the-Bystander) alone 2. Motivate-the-Bystander with an alcohol component focused on reducing drinking behaviors (Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol) 3. A control condition focused on reducing stress The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is Motivate-the-Bystander more effective than the attention control for increasing bystander behaviors? * Is Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol more effective than MTB alone for increasing bystander behaviors? * Is Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol more effective than Motivate-the-Bystander alone for decreasing alcohol use during bystander intervention opportunities? Participants will: * Complete online measures (e.g., self-reported bystander behaviors, past bystander training, history of bystander intervention attempts, sexual experiences, drinking behaviors, and other substance use behaviors) * Complete either MTB, MTB+ALC, or the attention control condition online * Complete the virtual reality simulation in the lab * Complete electronic daily diary follow-up surveys about alcohol use and bystander intervention
Description
During young adulthood, an estimated one in five women experience sexual assault. The investigators seek to reduce this violence by motivating young adults to intervene with their peers to prevent sexual assault-an approach known as bystander intervention. Current bystander training is conducted in group sessions involving education about how to recognize and intervene in response to sexual risk situations. Although successful in changing knowledge and attitudes about sexual assault prevention, evaluations of these programs have rarely focused on changing actual bystander behaviors. Further, w…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals ages 18-25 * Heavy drinkers (as defined by using the AUDIT) * English fluency * Community members from Lancaster and surrounding counties in Nebraska * Signed and dated consent form * Stated willingness to comply with study procedures Exclusion Criteria: This project does not have any pre-determined exclusion criteria beyond the need to meet inclusion criteria for the study.
Interventions
- BehavioralMotivate-the-Bystander
A Zoom-based motivational interviewing prevention program that enhances knowledge, motivation, and skills for increased bystander behaviors.
- BehavioralMotivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol
A Zoom-based motivational interviewing prevention program that enhances knowledge, motivation, and skills for reduced alcohol use and increased bystander behaviors.
- BehavioralAttention-only Control
A Zoom-based stress reduction program in which progressive muscle relaxation and other techniques are introduced and practiced.
Location
- University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, Nebraska