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Revised Alcohol Protective Behavioral Strategies Scale-20 (PBSS-20) Sub-Types: An Analysis of Direct/Controlled Consumption and Indirect/Harm Reduction PBS.
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Journal of drug education [J Drug Educ] 2024 Sep; Vol. 53 (3-4), pp. 81-101. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 09. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Alcohol protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are commonly conceptualized with a three-factor model, as used in the Protective Behavioral Strategies Scale-20 (PBSS-20). However, inconsistencies exist between factors and drinking outcomes. The current study used factor analysis to test a two-factor structure directly via controlled consumption (Direct/CC) and indirectly via harm reduction (Indirect/HR) using the PBSS-20 among a combined sample of nā =ā4,883 drinkers. Both the two- and three-factor structures evince similar model fit. A two-factor model yielded more concise PBS measurement. Negative associations were observed with consumption (Direct/CC PBS) and problems (Indirect/HR). A condensed, eight-item, two-factor model accounted for less variance in alcohol consumption, however more variance in alcohol-related problems. A more consistent framework for understanding the impact of PBS on alcohol-related outcomes is provided.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1541-4159
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 3-4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of drug education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38591951
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00472379241246367