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Younkyoung Kim¹, OiSaeng Hong

¹Chonnam National University Research Institute of Nursing Science, Chonnam National University, Gwangju City, Republic of Korea. younkyoung2010@hotmail.com

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This study found that perceived behavior control (PBC) and intentions predict controlled drinking in Korean male workers. Interventions should focus on enhancing PBC and intentions to improve drinking behavior.

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Area of Science:

Health behavior research
Psychology
Public health

Background:

Alcohol consumption is a significant public health issue globally.
Understanding predictors of controlled drinking is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Korean male workers represent a demographic with potentially high rates of alcohol consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify predictors of controlled drinking behavior among Korean male workers.
To apply Ajzen's theory of planned behavior using structural equation modeling.
To inform the design of targeted intervention programs.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional survey design was employed.
Data were collected from 315 male workers across 20 workplaces.
Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data.

Main Results:

The modified model explained 58% of the variance in intentions.
The model explained 20% of the variance in controlled drinking behavior.
Perceived behavior control (PBC) was the strongest predictor of intentions, followed by intentions themselves and PBC for controlled drinking behavior.

Conclusions:

Interventions aimed at improving controlled drinking behavior should focus on increasing both intentions and perceived behavior control (PBC).
Enhancing perceived behavior control may be a key strategy for promoting healthier drinking habits in this population.
Future research could explore longitudinal designs to further elucidate causal relationships.