Are dating and sexual Protective Behavioral Strategies (PBS) associated with alcohol-related consequences at all levels of alcohol use?

Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology 2026

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Authors: Roselyn S. Peterson, Sthefani C. Paitan, Olivia A. Belitsos, Joliza C. Maynard, Jennifer E. Merrill, Robert D. Dvorak
DOI: 10.1037/pha0000838
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Abstract

= .391). Dating/sexual PBS reduce alcohol-related consequences over 1-month, particularly among students with low to average drinking levels. These findings emphasize the importance of both alcohol-specific and dating/sexual PBS in college alcohol risk reduction interventions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health HIV Drug Use Sexual Risk

Publication details

Journal / source
Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology
Volume
34
Issue
2
Pages
189–195
Publication date
9 March 2026
Language
EN