The importance of self-regulatory and goal-conflicting processes in the avoidance of drunk driving among Greek young drivers |
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Authors: | Liourta Elissavet van Empelen Pepijn |
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Affiliation: | aLeiden University - Institute for Psychological Research, Department of Clinical, Health and Neuropsychology, Leiden University, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | The present study examined self-regulatory and goal-conflicting processes in the avoidance of drunk driving among Greek young drivers. A total of 361 university students in Greece completed a questionnaire, using a retrospective cross-sectional survey design. One-third reported to have driven under the influence of alcohol. Although prior intentions were clearly related to actual avoidance of drunk driving, one out of five respondents had not complied with their intention. An examination of post-intentional correlates of avoidance of drunk driving among positive intenders showed that avoidance of drunk driving was positively related to alcohol limitation plans and alcohol limitation self-efficacy, whereas negative relations were found for goal conflict and behavioural willingness. The present study suggests that people should not only be motivated but also be equipped with self-regulatory strategies aiming at the avoidance of drinking. Finally, goal commitment should be enhanced by increasing the salience of the avoidance goal. |
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Keywords: | Drunk driving Intention Action planning Self-efficacy Goal conflict Behavioural willingness |
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