About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the impact of providing participants with
1. A recently developed protocol for motivating bystanders to intervene to help others who are in sexual risk situations (Motivate-the-Bystander) alone 2. Motivate-the-Bystander with an alcohol component focused on reducing drinking behaviors (Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol) 3. A control condition focused on reducing stress
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is Motivate-the-Bystander more effective than the attention control for increasing bystander behaviors? * Is Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol more effective than MTB alone for increasing bystander behaviors? * Is Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol more effective than Motivate-the-Bystander alone for decreasing alcohol use during bystander intervention opportunities?
Participants will:
* Complete online measures (e.g., self-reported bystander behaviors, past bystander training, history of bystander intervention attempts, sexual experiences, drinking behaviors, and other substance use behaviors) * Complete either MTB, MTB+ALC, or the attention control condition online * Complete the virtual reality simulation in the lab * Complete electronic daily diary follow-up surveys about alcohol use and bystander intervention
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Individuals ages 18-25
Heavy drinkers (as defined by using the AUDIT)
English fluency
Community members from Lancaster and surrounding counties in Nebraska
Disqualifiers
None
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Motivate-the-Bystander
- Motivate-the-Bystander+Alcohol
- Attention-only Control
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborator