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Peer reviewedHiggins, George E.; Marcum, Catherine Davis – College Student Journal, 2005
Some studies show that Gottfredson and Hirschi's low self-control plays an important role in alcohol use, but low self-control remains stable over time. Because self-control is not easily changed, the present study examines the ability of theory of planned behavior to mediate the effect of low self-control on intentions to use alcohol and alcohol…
Descriptors: Drinking, Young Adults, College Students, Self Control
