Developing Theoretical and Environmental Policy for Underage Drinking

Tim Dunnagan, George Haynes, Jeff Linkenbach, Pete Shatwell

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Abstract

Objective: To estimate concern/ support for policy for underage drinkers and formulate policy-specific communication strategies. Methods: An environmentally based approach to policy formulation used concepts from the transtheoretical, decision-balance, and social-norms models. Interviews were conducted with community stakeholders, and surveys were collected on community residents as part of the evaluation effort. Results: The triangulated evaluation revealed specific policies for underage drinking and techniques for facilitating policy implementation. Conclusion: The results demonstrate techniques for using multiple models and evaluation techniques for formulating public policy in the promotion of community health.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)508-523
Number of pages16
JournalAmerican Journal of Health Behavior
Volume27
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003

Keywords

  • Alcohol
  • Decision balance
  • Public policy
  • Social-norms
  • Transtheoretical

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