Publications by authors named "Tayla Lowen"

Objective: From October 1, 2018, the Northern Territory (NT) of Australia introduced a minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol of AU$1.30 per standard drink. The MUP was introduced to address the high alcohol consumption rates and harms within the NT.

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  • Pre-drinking is a popular behavior among young people before nightlife events, linked to negative outcomes like aggression and drink driving.
  • This study examines if traits such as negative and positive urgency, sensation seeking, and masculine norms correlate with how many drinks are consumed before going out.
  • Results show that sensation seeking has a direct influence on pre-drinking levels, while certain masculine norms and impulsivity traits also have indirect effects, suggesting that pre-drinking is influenced by specific psychological factors that need more research.
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