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The relationship of proximal normative beliefs and global subjective norms to college students' alcohol consumption

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The normative beliefs about important referent individuals that would mediate the relationship between campus social norms and alcohol consumption are theorized. Normative beliefs are an important construct in understanding the relationship between social norms and alcohol use among college students and might be an important area for future interventions.

Science & research, Students, College, Research, Influence, College students, Social norms, Alcohol use

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Preventing underage drinking: a "roll of the dice"

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This article evaluates a video aimed at preventing underage drinking, entitled "Underage Drinking: A Roll of the Dice." Topics include how knowledge of the legal ramifications of underage drinking influences the attitudes of youth and adults towards the acceptability of underage drinking.

Evaluation, Alcohol education

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Measuring public opinion on alcohol policy: a factor analytic study of a US probability sample

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This article examines adult attitudes regarding alcohol policies designed to reduce underage alcohol use. The authors maintain public opinion reflects genuine concern and interest regarding underage drinking and support of alcohol policies.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Public affairs, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Drinking (Alcoholic beverages), Public opinion, Medical policy, Health policy

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