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Negative consequences and cognitions about drinking and driving.

Denis M McCarthy1, Sarah L Pedersen, Melanie E Leuty

  • 1Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia, 210 McAlester Hall, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USA. mccarthydm@missouri.edu

Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|October 26, 2005
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Even after negative consequences like arrest, drinking and driving persists. Experiencing consequences is linked to riskier cognitions and perceptions, potentially explaining persistent risky behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Drinking and driving remains a persistent behavior despite negative repercussions.
  • Understanding the link between consequences and cognitions is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between drinking and driving consequences and related cognitions.
  • To determine if exposure to negative consequences influences risk perception.

Main Methods:

  • Survey administered to 938 college students (57% female, 86% white).
  • Assessed alcohol use, drinking and driving behaviors, cognitions, and lifetime consequences.

Main Results:

  • Individuals with drinking and driving consequences reported higher alcohol consumption and more frequent offenses.

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  • Most cognitive measures differed between those with and without consequences, with the former showing riskier cognitions.
  • Experiencing personal consequences correlated with a higher perceived likelihood of negative outcomes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Cognitive risk factors for drinking and driving persist even after negative experiences.
    • This persistence may explain why some offenders continue to drink and drive.
    • Intervention strategies could leverage the influence of experienced consequences on risk perception.