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

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Injunctive norms-based feedback delivered with motivational interviewing reduces alcohol use and negative consequences among heavy-drinking college students. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

Clayton Neighbors; Lindsey M. Rodriguez; Dipali Venkataraman Rinker; Chelsie M. Young; Angelo M. DiBello; Alex Swanson; Heather Krieger; Mary M Tomkins; Jessica M. Cronce; C. Raymond Knee; Melissa A. Lewis

doi:10.1037/ccp0000989

February 1, 2026Journal of Consulting and Clinical PsychologyOpen Access

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

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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

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Randomized controlled trial examines alcohol use reduction in college students, suggesting effective intervention strategies.

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Results provide modest evidence for injunctive norms-based feedback as an intervention strategy for heavy-drinking students only when MI-delivered. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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Neighbors et al. (2026) studied this question.

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