Young adults' decision making surrounding heavy drinking: A multi-staged model of planned behaviour

► Presents a staged decision making model of young adults' alcohol consumption. ► Socio-cultural values, norms and expectations reflect planned behaviour. ► Drinking is largely intentional, but intentions change from event to event. ► Intended behaviour may be modified in light of emergent situational factors. ► Generalised, short-term and evaluative orientations guide alcohol decision making.