Understanding how bystanders can help with problematic alcohol use among college students
Development and Validation of Remaining Measures to Assess the Bystander Intervention for Problematic Alcohol Use Model (BIPAUM)
['FUNDING_R15'] · UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE · NIH-10974797
This study is looking at how college students can help each other when they see someone drinking too much, and it aims to create tools that help us understand why some people step in to help while others don’t, so we can find better ways to encourage everyone to take action.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R15'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHARLOTTE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10974797 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the serious issue of problematic alcohol use (PAU) among college students, which can lead to harmful outcomes like assault and alcohol use disorders. The project aims to develop and validate new measures to assess bystander intervention behaviors in situations involving PAU. By analyzing data from focus groups and interviews with diverse college students, the research will create scales that help understand when and why bystanders intervene or choose not to act. This information is crucial for designing effective interventions to encourage bystander action in these scenarios.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college students who may witness problematic alcohol use in social settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in college or do not engage in social environments where alcohol use occurs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing alcohol-related harm among college students by empowering bystanders to intervene.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing intervention strategies for bystander behavior in various contexts, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
CHARLOTTE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE — CHARLOTTE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MONTANARO, ERIKA ANN — UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE
- Study coordinator: MONTANARO, ERIKA ANN
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.