Stages of change and self-efficacy for controlling drinking and driving: a psychometric analysis

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine indicators of self-efficacy and motivation to change with regard to drinking and to drinking and driving using a sample of Driving Under the Influence offenders. A factor analysis of efficacy and stages of change questionnaire responses showed distinct factors for the respective constructs. However, drinking and drinking-and-driving questions of the same type tended to define common factors. Findings indicated that motivations and efficacy for changing drinking behavior are critical for avoiding the drinking-and-driving sequence.

Psychological aspects, Drunk driving, Driving while intoxicated, Change (Psychology)

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Injury and depression: the mediating effects of self-concept

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Research determined the effects of pain and work limitation from an occupational injury on one's self-concepts and on the incidence of depression. Findings show that self-esteem, self-efficacy and work limitation are significantly associated with depression. It was also found that both pain and work limitations directly influence depression which in turn is mediated by theeffects of self-esteem and self-efficacy. Such findings support the hypothesis that self-concept has mediating effects on injury and depression.

Testing, Pain, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Self-perception, Hazardous occupations, Self perception

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Food insufficiency and depression

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A Canadian government report outlines the growing prevalence of food insecurity and food insufficiency in Canada, while the concepts and measures indicate that food depreviation is a common social problem, despite overall economic prosperity. Food insufficiency appears to be a more direct source of stress and may additionally constrain stress resistance.

Canada, Analysis, Influence, Stress (Psychology), World health, Food shortages

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