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April 11, 2026Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs0 citations

Perceived Descriptive Norms Are Associated With Cannabis Protective Behavioral Strategy Use Directly and Indirectly Through Efficacy in Young Adults: Replication and Extension of Alcohol Findings

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NRNehemías Romero-PérezJCJosé Carmona-MárquezCGClaudio Vidal Giné

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore how perceived descriptive norms affect the use of cannabis protective behavioral strategies among young adults.
  • Examined the relationship between perceived norms and protective behavioral strategies use.
  • Assessed young adults' beliefs about the efficacy of these strategies.
  • Used surveys to gather data on cannabis-related behaviors and beliefs.
  • Higher perceived descriptive norms correlated with increased use of protective behavioral strategies.
  • Beliefs about the effectiveness of these strategies significantly influence their use.
  • Findings suggest that modifying norms could enhance protective strategy adoption.

Abstract

These findings underscore the potential of normative interventions to promote cannabis PBS use. These interventions would not only impact personal PBS use directly but also through the modification of young adults' beliefs about the effectiveness of PBS in reducing cannabis-related negative harms.

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Romero-Pérez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d9e50778050d08c1b754dfhttps://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.25-00361
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