Understanding and improving decision-making related to alcohol use in young adults
Changing Decisions During Drinking: Development of an Alcohol-Related Consequence Intervention for Emerging Adults
This study is looking at how young adults aged 18-24 make choices about drinking alcohol and what factors, like their feelings and social situations, affect those choices, with the goal of helping them make safer decisions when they drink.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10836983 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the consequences of alcohol misuse among emerging adults, particularly those aged 18-24. It aims to identify the internal and external cues that influence decision-making while drinking, such as mood and social environments. The project will involve collecting both qualitative and quantitative data to understand these cues better and develop an intervention that helps young adults recognize and manage these influences to make safer choices when consuming alcohol.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are emerging adults aged 18-24 who engage in alcohol consumption.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or are outside the age range of 18-24 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help reduce negative consequences of alcohol use among young adults by improving their decision-making skills.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions have shown some success in reducing alcohol use, but this approach is novel in its focus on decision-making cues and their management.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hultgren, Brittney — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Hultgren, Brittney
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.