In the present review, the literature on PBS use in the college student
population was summarized. The review of various PBS measures
demonstrates that the vast majority of studies have operationally
defined PBS to include behaviors that are used immediately prior to,
during, and/or after drinking that reduce alcohol use, intoxication,
and/or alcohol-related harm. Although some studies have also included
alcohol avoidance strategies (i.e., avoiding alcohol use altogether), this
author recommends the exclusion of alcohol avoidance strategies
fromPBSmeasures to provide greater conceptual clarity to the PBS construct.
Rather, alcohol avoidance strategies can be conceptualized as distinct
from PBS, yet complementary in terms of protecting individuals
from harm. The measurement review also revealed only two existing
measures that have relatively strong psychometric support: the