Self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and fantasies as predictors of alcoholics' posttreatment drinking

Author(s): Hollin, C. R., Williams, M. J.

Journal/Book: Subst Use Misuse. 1998; 33: 270 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016. Marcel Dekker Inc. 2383-2402.

Abstract: The usefulness of distinguishing between alcoholic patients' expectations and their fantasies about treatment outcome was examined. Results at 6 and 12 months follow-up did not support the results of research with nonalcoholic participants which related better outcomes to a combination of positive expectations and negative fantasies about future drink-related situations. Higher self-efficacy expectancy at intake, however, was associated with better clinical outcome. Findings supported Bandura's (1986) contention that outcome expectations add little information on prediction beyond that explained by self-efficacy expectancy. The clinical implications of these results are discussed.

Note: Article Long CG, St Andrews Hosp, Northampton NN1 5DG, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): self-efficacy; expectations; fantasy; alcoholism; RELAPSE; ILLUSION; DEPENDENCE; BEHAVIORS; AFTERCARE; VALIDITY; HEALTH

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