Group Alcohol Interventions for College Men

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The objective of the proposed project is to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing sexual assault perpetration and related outcomes (i.e., bystander behavior; rape myth acceptance) for men who receive a group alcohol intervention only to men who receive a group integrated alcohol and sexual assault intervention.

Detailed Description
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Although research suggests that sexual assault interventions based on Bystander and Social Norms theory help to reduce sexual assault among college men, these programs do not completely eliminate sexual assault and their effects tend to fade over time. Unfortunately, there is minimal research on whether (1) decreasing alcohol use concurrently decreases sexual assault perpetration among college men and (2) whether alcohol interventions can be incorporated into existing sexual assault programs for college men (i.e., Bystander/Social Norms programs). Therefore, the objective of the proposed project is to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing sexual assault perpetration and related outcomes (i.e., bystander behavior; rape myth acceptance) for men who receive a group alcohol intervention only to men who receive a group integrated alcohol and sexual assault intervention. Specifically, the alcohol only intervention will consist of the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), an empirically-supported intervention for college student drinking. The integrated alcohol and sexual assault intervention, which we have termed Ohio University's Combined Alcohol and Normative Intervention program (OU CAN), will be modeled after BASICS and empirically-supported Bystander and Social Norms interventions for sexual assault. The current study will recruit 100 college men who are sanctioned by their university to receive an alcohol intervention for violating a campus alcohol policy: by definition an indicated and at-risk population for sexual assault perpetration. Men will be followed for 6 months to determine the effects of the intervention on sexual assault perpetration and other primary outcomes (e.g., bystander behavior).

Official Title
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Examining an Integrated Bystander and Alcohol Program for Sexual Assault Perpetration: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial

Conditions
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Alcohol Drinking, Sexual Behavior

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: BASICS
* Behavioral: Integrated BASICS
* Behavioral: Relaxation
* Behavioral: Integrated Bystander


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Must be 18 or older; must be an Ohio University student; must be male; must be sanctioned to receive an alcohol intervention by Ohio University Exclusion Criteria: Under the age of 18

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Alcohol and Relaxation<br>This arm will receive a brief (2-hour) alcohol intervention based on motivational interviewing termed BASICS and a brief (1.5 hour) relaxation intervention | Behavioral: BASICS<br>* A one session intervention focused on reducing drinking with motivational interviewing<br>Behavioral: Relaxation<br>* A one session intervention focused on increasing relaxation skills<br>|
| Active Comparator: Alcohol and Relationships<br>This arm will receive a brief (4-hour), two session, integrated alcohol and relationship intervention based on motivational interviewing designed to increase healthy alcohol use and sexual behavior. The interventions are based on an integrated BASICS and integrated Bystander protocols | Behavioral: Integrated BASICS<br>* A one session intervention focused on reducing drinking and sexual behavior while drinking<br>Behavioral: Integrated Bystander<br>* A one session intervention focused on reducing sexual assault with a focus on the role of alcohol<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sexual Experiences Survey | A self-report measure that examines potential sexual assault behaviors | 6 months post-intervention | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bystander Behavior Scale | A self-report measure that examines opportunities and engagement in prosocial bystander behavior. | 6 months post-intervention | 
| Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale | A self-report measure that examines rape supportive beliefs | 6 months post-intervention | 
| Sexual Social Norms Inventory | A self-report measure that examines sexual normative beliefs | 6 months post-intervention | 
| Alcohol use Disorders Identification Test | A self-report measure that examines alcohol use | 6 months post-intervention | 
| Comprehensive Effects of Alcohol | A self-report measure that examines expectancies of alcohol use | 6 months post-intervention |