Motivational interviewing technical process and moderated relational process with underage young adult heavy drinkers.

ABSTRACT: This study tested technical and relational processes hypothesized to explain the therapeutic benefit of an efficacious brief motivational interview (BMI). A randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of a BMI to an attention-matched control (i.e., relaxation training [REL]) for reducing heavy alcohol consumption and associated negative consequences. Participants were underage, past-month heavy drinkers recruited from community settings (N = 167; ages 17-20; 62% female; 59% White). Data were collected on session recordings, using established motivational interviewing process measures. Statistical analyses followed 3 steps. First, a latent class model determined the optimal class solution for characterizing proportion change talk means within BMI and REL. Next, the probability of prop

SUBMITTER: Magill M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6405317 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature