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A Behavioral Activation Intervention Administered in a College Freshman Orientation Course
Sponsor: University of Kansas
Summary
The transition from high school to college is a developmentally sensitive period that is high risk for escalations in alcohol use. Although risky drinking is a common problem among freshmen, engagement in treatment services is very low. The proposed study will test a behavioral activation intervention that addresses factors limiting participation in standard treatment services by targeting alcohol use indirectly, by directly addressing concerns most relevant to incoming college freshmen, and by integrating an intervention into the college curriculum.
Official title: A Cluster-randomized Trial of a Behavioral Activation Intervention Administered in a College Freshman Orientation Course
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
17 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
572
Start Date
2019-09-05
Completion Date
2025-05-30
Last Updated
2026-05-28
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
behavioral activation
Behavioral activation (BA) is an intervention that indirectly addresses psychopathy by guiding individuals to identify goals in their lives, and encouraging individuals to engage in reinforcing activities that align with their goals (Lejuez et al, 2001). While initially used to treat depression, BA has been efficaciously applied to substance use because BA acts on the same reinforcement system common to many disorders (Daughters et al., 2018).
Locations (1)
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas, United States