A randomized controlled trial of injunctive norms feedback with and without motivational interviewing to reduce alcohol use and negative consequences among college students.

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of injunctive norms feedback alongside motivational interviewing in reducing alcohol consumption among college students.
• Conducted a randomized controlled trial
• Compared outcomes of injunctive norms feedback with and without motivational interviewing
• Focused on heavy-drinking college students
• Found limited evidence for effectiveness of injunctive norms feedback
• Significant improvements were noted only with motivational interviewing