Citation

Klitzner MD, Vegega ME, Gruenewald P. Eval. Program Plann. 1988; 11(3): 219-235.

Affiliation

Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, U.S.A.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0149-7189(88)90018-3

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper empirically examines assumptions underlying currently operating programs to prevent driving while intoxicated (DWI) and riding with an intoxicated driver (RWID) among youth. Survey data were collected from 1,323 youth in six diverse geographic locations. Self-report measures of nine risk factors addressed by current DWI/RWID prevention programs were related to self-reported DWI and RWID, and to self-reports of demographic factors, lifestyle variables, and alcohol use. Few of the assumptions that underlie current DWI/RWID prevention programs were supported. Of the nine risk factors addressed by current prevention efforts, only one (Perceived Deviance of DWI) predicted either DWI or R WID behavior. Two additional risk factors (Decision-Making and Use of Alternatives) were related to DWI and RWID, but only insofar as they predicted drinking practices. However, many of the risk factors studied were interrelated, suggesting that programs addressing multiple risk factors should be explored in future program development and evaluation research.