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Chapter 3
in self-efficacy was largely attributable to the finding that respondents reporting high support found it easier to provide partner support when their partner had not had a drink for a long time compared to respondents reporting low support (high M = 4.29; low M = 3.83).
Table 3.2 Motivational and intentional differences between respondents low (N = 64) versus high (N = 173) in partner support
Characteristic
Overall
Partner support
t-test
Low
High
Mean (SD)
Mean (SD)
Mean (SD)
T
Attitude
If I support my pregnant partner to abstain from alcohol during pregnancy, then ...
Advantages
... that is better for my child’s health
... my partner will appreciate that
... it is easier for my partner not to drink
... I am a good partner
... I am a good father
Disadvantages
... my friends will not consider me cool
... I will be considered ‘patronizing’
... my partner will get irritated
... parties are less fun
... it will cost me too much energy
Social Influences
Social norms
My friends consider it important that I support my pregnant partner not to drink alcohol
My family consider it important that I support my pregnant partner not to drink alcohol
3.82 (0.89)
4.28 (1.06) 3.91 (1.00) 3.52 (1.23) 3.70 (1.14) 3.66 (1.18)
1.56 (0.67)
1.46 (0.81)
1.64 (0.86)
1.58 (0.82)
1.61 (0.89) 1.52 (0.77)
3.71 (1.20)
3.63 (1.27) 3.75 (1.22)
3.28 (0.86)
3.83 (1.19) 3.36 (1.05) 3.03 (1.20) 3.08 (1.13) 3.08 (1.15)
1.81 (0.75)
1.75 (1.01)
1.97 (0.94)
1.84 (0.93)
1.77 (0.96) 1.72 (0.86)
2.82 (1.26)
2.78 (1.27) 2.86 (1.31)
4.02 (0.80) 6.19 ***
4.45 (0.96) 4.14 ***
4.12 (0.91) 5.46 ***
3.71 (1.20) 3.84 ***
3.93 (1.06) 5.40 ***
3.88 (1.12) 4.85 ***
1.47 (0.61) -3.27 **
1.36 (0.69) -2.87 **
1.51 (0.80) -3.70 ***
1.48 (0.75) -2.81 **
1.55 (0.87) -1.66
1.45 (0.73) -2.26 *
4.00 (1.03) 6.64 ***
3.94 (1.12) 6.07 ***
4.04 (1.03) 5.77 ***
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