Protection motivation theory and alcohol use attitudes among older adults.
Responses of 17 elderly persons and 20 VA inpatients with alcohol-abuse problems (all 60 yr. or older) to an Alcohol Attitude Survey administered by telephone and interview were examined. Inpatients felt more vulnerable, perceived higher costs in moderating drinking, and showed lower response efficacy. Inpatients consumed substantially more alcohol than the community-dwelling elders. Hypotheses for study were generated.
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Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa 35487-0348.
Prentice-Dunn
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Scogin
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D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000523:psychology; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010555:Personality Inventory; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology