The Temporal Rhythm of Alcohol Consumption: On the Development of Young People’s Weekly Drinking Patterns

Young ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan B. Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Young People ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Parental Income ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Adolescence And Young Adulthood ◽  
Temporal Rhythm ◽  
Danish Survey

This article investigates young people’s weekly drinking patterns during late adolescence and young adulthood. The article builds a disaggregated and temporal framework to explain how young people drink on certain days. Using sequence analysis techniques on longitudinal data from a representative Danish survey, the article identifies four drinking patterns (the majority, the weekend drinkers, the weekend bingers and the heavy drinkers). Analyses of the transitions between the drinking patterns reveal non-linear developments where heavy drinking at an early age does not necessarily lead to heavy drinking later in life. Although parental income and education are important factors to explain whether young people begin to drink at an early age, high levels of alcohol consumption during youth is more associated with influenced from peers and partners.

Reward-Related Attentional Capture Moderates the Association between Fear-Driven Motives and Heavy Drinking

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Chang Liu ◽  
Murat Yücel ◽  
Chao Suo ◽  
Mike E. Le Pelley ◽  
Jeggan Tiego ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Attentional Capture ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Drinking Motives ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Cognitive Mechanisms ◽  
Problematic Drinking ◽  
The Past ◽  
Motivational Profile

Background: To date, there has been little investigation on how motivational and cognitive mechanisms interact to influence problematic drinking behaviours. Towards this aim, the current study examined whether reward-related attentional capture is associated with reward, fear (relief), and habit drinking motives, and further, whether it interacts with these motives in relation to problematic drinking patterns. Methods: Ninety participants (mean age = 34.8 years, SD = 9.1, 54% male) who reported having consumed alcohol in the past month completed an online visual search task that measured reward-related attentional capture as well as the Habit Reward Fear Scale, a measure of drinking motives. Participants also completed measures of psychological distress, impulsivity, compulsive drinking, and consumption items of Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. Regression analyses examined the associations between motives for alcohol consumption and reward-related attentional capture, as well as the associations between reward-related attentional capture, motives, and their interaction, with alcohol consumption and problems. Results: Greater reward-related attentional capture was associated with greater reward motives. Further, reward-related attentional capture also interacted with fear motives in relation to alcohol consumption. Follow-up analyses showed that this interaction was driven by greater fear motives being associated with heavier drinking among those with lower reward-related attentional capture (i.e., “goal-trackers”). Conclusion: These findings have implications for understanding how cognition may interact with motives in association with problematic drinking. Specifically, the findings highlight different potential pathways to problematic drinking according to an individual’s cognitive-motivational profile and may inform tailored interventions to target profile-specific mechanisms. Finally, these findings offer support for contemporary models of addiction that view excessive goal-directed behaviour under negative affect as a critical contributor to addictive behaviours.

scholarly journals Nordic, Italian, and German Drinking Habits: A Comparison between Surveys Made since the 1980s

1995 ◽  
Vol 12 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 14-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sari Hanhinen
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Nordic Countries ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Central European ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Drinking Habits ◽  
Drinking Frequency

This article compares Nordic drinking habit surveys and their results — a comparison previously done in 1988. It includes all the main surveys regarding drinking habits of the adult population in the Nordic countries since 1988. In addition the analysis takes in Italy and Germany. Drinking habits are described and compared on four dimensions: the share of abstainers and drinkers, overall drinking frequency, the volume of alcohol consumption, and heavy drinking and drinking for intoxication. The study highlights the difficulties inherent in the international comparison of drinking habits. The results indicate that even though the changes in beverage preferences imply a homogenization of drinking patterns, the homogenization hypothesis proves to be wrong when comparing the results concerning the shares of abstainers, drinking frequencies or distribution of alcohol consumption between women and men. Denmark still differs from the rest of the Nordic countries in these respects, being closer to central European countries like Germany. In the other Nordic countries traditional drinking patterns seem to persist despite the changes in beverage preferences. Closest to Denmark and central European countries stands Finland, where drinking frequency has been rising and where more alcohol is consumed than in Sweden, Norway and Iceland. Looking at the previous comparison of Nordic drinking habits, it can be concluded that drinking habits are very open to changes.

scholarly journals STUDENTŲ ALKOHOLIO VARTOJIMO LŪKESČIŲ, SAVIVEIKSMINGUMO, MOTYVŲ IR ALKOHOLIO VARTOJIMO SĄSAJOS

Psichologija ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 88-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Baltrušaitytė ◽  
L. Bulotaitė
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Outcome Expectancies ◽  
Drinking Motives ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Alcohol Outcome Expectancies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Alcohol Related Problems

Straipsnio tikslas – išsiaiškinti studentų lūkesčių, motyvų ir saviveiksmingumo sąsajas su alkoholio var­tojimu. Naudojant alkoholio vartojimo lūkesčių klausimyną, atsisakymo gerti saviveiksmingumo klausi­myną, motyvų vartoti alkoholį klausimyną, motyvų nevartoti alkoholio klausimyną ir alkoholio vartoji­mo įpročių bei problemų anketą buvo apklausti 308 studentai iš 5 Lietuvos universitetų. Gauti rezultatai rodo, kad studentų motyvai vartoti alkoholį ir teigiamų pasekmių lūkesčiai yra teigiamai susiję su al­koholio vartojimo dažnumu, kiekiu ir vartojimo sukeltomis problemomis, o atsisakymo gerti saviveiks­mingumas ir motyvai nevartoti alkoholio dėl abejingumo alkoholiui yra neigiamai susiję su alkoholio vartojimo ypatumais (dažnumu, kiekiu, problemomis). Vyriškoji lytis, stipresni motyvai vartoti alkoholį ir menkesnis saviveiksmingumas prognozuoja didesnius suvartojamo alkoholio kiekius, o dažnesnį alko­holio vartojimą prognozuoja dar ir jaunesnis alkoholio vartojimo pradžios amžius. Didesnį su alkoholio vartojimu susijusių problemų skaičių prognozuoja ne tik gausesnis alkoholio vartojimas, bet ir stipresni motyvai vartoti alkoholį bei silpnesnis saviveiksmingumas. Pagrindiniai žodžiai: alkoholio vartojimas, lūkesčiai, motyvai, saviveiksmingumas.Relationship between Alcohol Outcome Expectancies, Self-Efficacy, Motives and Alcohol Consumption among University StudentsBaltrušaitytė R., Bulotaitė L.  SummaryAlcohol use is widespread among university stu­dents. While searching for the factors associated with drinking, scientists more often acknowledge the importance of various cognitive-motivational vari­ables. It is recommended to consider these variables when developing effective prevention and interven­tion programs. The cognitive-motivational variables examined in this study were: alcohol outcome ex­pectancies, drinking motives, motives for not drink­ing, and drinking refusal self-efficacy. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between alcohol outcome expectancies, motives, self-efficacy and alcohol consumption among Lithuanian univer­sity students. Another aim was to propose and test a meditational model in which alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems are predicted by expect­ancies, motives and self-efficacy. 308 students from five Lithuanian universities participated in this study. All participants completed the Drinking Expectancy Questionnaire – revised (DEQ-r), Drinking Refusal Self-efficacy Questionnaire – revised (DRSEQ-r), Drinking Motives Questionnaire (DMQ), motives for not drinking questionnaire and one more question­naire assessing drinking patterns and alcohol-related problems. The results have shown that the male gen­der, stronger motives to drink and a weaker drink ing refusal self-efficacy predict a larger quantity of alcohol consumed per occasion. More frequent drinking was also predicted by an earlier age of drinking onset. A larger number of alcohol-related problems was predicted not only by the frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption, but also by stronger motives to drink and a weaker drinking refusal self-efficacy. The relationship between positive alcohol outcome expectancies and alcohol consumption was medi­ated by motives and drinking refusal self-efficacy. Motives to drink predict alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems directly and indirectly – through self-efficacy. Drinking refusal self-efficacy predicted alcohol consumption directly, and the re­lationship between self-efficacy and alcohol-related problems was mediated by alcohol consumption. Strong positive alcohol outcome expectancies and drinking motives may be considered as potential risk factors for heavy drinking and alcohol-related problems. Strong drinking refusal self-efficacy and strong motives for not drinking because of indiffer­ence toward alcohol may be considered as protective factors against drinking and alcohol-related prob­lems among university students.Keywords: alcohol consumption, expectancies, motives, self-efficacy.15%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">

Age, Period, and Cohort Effects on Time Trends in Alcohol Consumption in the German Adult Population

2010 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 349-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Pabst ◽  
Ludwig Kraus ◽  
Daniela Piontek ◽  
Stefanie Mueller
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Time Trends ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Epidemiological Survey ◽  
Alcohol Policy ◽  
Cohort Effects ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Age Variations ◽  
Cohort Groups

Aims: To estimate independent age, period, and cohort effects on time trends in alcohol volume and episodic heavy drinking in Germany. Method: Data from six waves of the German Epidemiological Survey of Substance Abuse (ESA) between 1995 and 2009 were used. The analytical sample comprised n = 34,542 individuals aged 18 to 64 years with at least one drinking occasion in the last 30 days. Alcohol volume was derived from beverage-specific quantity frequency questions. Episodic heavy drinking was specified as the number of days with five or more alcoholic drinks at a single occasion. Results: On average across age and cohort groups, alcohol consumption has considerably declined over the last 15 years. Cohort effects indicate a decline in alcohol volume from the 1940s to the 1970s birth cohort groups and a steep increase in younger cohorts. Moreover, cohorts born after 1980 were found to drink more often to intoxication than older cohorts. Age variations in trends were rather small compared to period and cohort effects. Conclusions: Despite the steady declining trend in alcohol consumption in the German general population, there is a tendency toward riskier drinking patterns among the youngest cohorts. This underlines the need for alcohol policy measures.

scholarly journals Characterization of alcohol consumption patterns among older adults in Ireland

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Guzman ◽  
C T McEvoy ◽  
J McHugh-Power ◽  
R A Kenny ◽  
J Feeney
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Problem Drinking ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Targeted Screening ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol Consumption

Abstract Background Identifying the factors associated with hazardous drinking patterns and problem drinking is imperative to develop appropriate intervention strategies for alcohol harm reduction among the older population. The aim of this study was 1) To explore the patterns of alcohol consumption among older adults in the Republic of Ireland, and 2) To establish possible predictors of hazardous and problem drinking in this population. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was carried out on samples of individuals aged >50 years at Wave 3 of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (N = 4948). Hazardous alcohol consumption was defined as drinking above Irish guidelines [women >11 Standard Irish Drinks (SD)/week; men >17 SD/week], and/or having at least one heavy drinking episode per week (>6 SD/day). Problem drinking was defined as a score of > 2 on the CAGE instrument. Regression analyses investigated outcome differences according to socio-demographic and health characteristics. Sampling weights were applied to account for differential non-response. Results The prevalence of drinking patterns was 13% for lifetime alcohol abstainers, 8% for former drinkers, 26% for occasional drinkers and 53% for weekly drinkers. Among weekly drinkers 25% exceeded the guideline threshold, 23% had at least one heavy drinking episode per week and 16% had an alcohol problem according to the CAGE. In fully adjusted models, hazardous drinking and problem drinking were associated with younger older adults, male sex, current or past smoking, higher levels of stress and/or social isolation. Conclusions Our findings serve as a starting point to monitor trends of alcohol consumption among older adults in the Republic of Ireland. Our results highlight areas of opportunity for targeted screening and public interventions that seek to reduce alcohol harm among this population. Key messages In the Irish context, older adults who are younger, male, current or past smokers, with higher levels of stress and/or social isolation are more likely to engage in hazardous alcohol consumption. Our characterization of drinking patterns highlights areas of opportunity for targeted screening and public interventions that seek to reduce alcohol harm among older adults in Ireland.

scholarly journals Dietary and lifestyle habits of drinkers with preference for alcoholic beverage: does it really matter for public health? A review of the evidence

OENO One ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rena I. Kosti ◽  
Chiara Di Lorenzo ◽  
Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos ◽  
George Sandeman ◽  
Nadia Frittella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Alcoholic Beverage ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Lifestyle Habits ◽  
Diet And Lifestyle

Although the detrimental effects of heavy drinking in terms of health are well-documented in the literature, there are inconsistent findings regarding the safety of light-to-moderate alcohol consumption. In particular, little is still known about the consumption of specific alcoholic beverages in combination with dietary habits and lifestyle, which in turn could influence health status. Thus, the aim of this review is to summarise and critically evaluate the evidence of a relationship between preference for alcoholic beverages and consumer dietary and lifestyle habits. A literature search retrieved 3,887 articles. By removing duplicates and articles which were not relevant, the final number of articles was 26. The adherence to a healthier diet and lifestyle was generally observed in light-to-moderate alcohol consumers, especially when wine was the preferred beverage. Considering the potentially strong impact of drinking patterns on health and the risk of developing chronic diseases, the data summarised in this review highlight that alcoholic beverage preferences, drinking patterns, dietary patterns and lifestyle should be studied together. Any future epidemiological studies should analyse the relationship between alcohol consumption and the abovementioned correlations with respect to impact on health.

scholarly journals Association between Metabolic Syndrome and Alcohol Consumption: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kochakorn Trisrivirat ◽  
Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish ◽  
Wichuda Jiraporncharoen ◽  
Lalita Chutarattanakul ◽  
Chaisiri Angkurawaranon
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk

Objective: To determine the association between metabolic syndrome and alcohol consumption, including drinking patterns and risk of harm. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 participants recruited from the Outpatient Unit of the Family Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. Physical examination and blood tests were carried out to evaluate the presence of metabolic syndrome. The drinking patterns were stratified into four levels, which were abstinence, occasional drinking, light–moderate drinking, and heavy drinking (>40 gm/day). The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test was used to evaluate the risk of harm from alcohol consumption. Results: The percentage of current drinkers was 27.3%, and most of them were men (87.2%). Waist circumference, triglyceride levels, and diastolic blood pressure were significantly higher among those with a heavy drinking habit and harmful alcohol use/dependence. High density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) showed different results. A J-shaped association was found between HDL-C and drinking pattern, but an inverse relationship was indicated with the risk of harm. Metabolic syndrome was found to be significantly associated with heavy drinking (OR=4.4, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 1.2–15.6, p-value 0.021) and the harmful use/dependent categories (OR=5.0, 95% CI 1.1–23.1, p-value 0.039). Conclusion: The results suggest that alcohol drinking tends to be associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. This condition should be screened regularly especially in those with heavy drinking or at-risk drinking habits.

scholarly journals Factors associated with alcohol consumption patterns in a Puerto Rican urban cohort

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 464-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Y Andrews-Chavez ◽  
Christina S Lee ◽  
Robert F Houser ◽  
Luis M Falcon ◽  
Katherine L Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Puerto Rican ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Heavy Drinkers ◽  
The Usa

AbstractObjectiveThere is little research on factors associated with alcohol consumption among Puerto Ricans living in the USA; thus the aim of the present study was to examine alcohol intake patterns, and factors associated with drinking categories, in a cohort of Puerto Rican adults in Massachusetts.DesignCross-sectional study. Descriptive and polytomous logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with drinking patterns, stratified by gender.SettingGreater Boston area, MA, USA.SubjectsPuerto Rican adults (n 1292), aged 45–75 years.ResultsEight per cent of men and 39 % of women were lifetime abstainers; 40 % of men and 25 % of women were former drinkers; 31 % of men and 27 % of women were moderate drinkers; and 21 % of men and 8 % of women were heavy drinkers. Thirty-five per cent of participants reported drinking alcohol while taking medications with alcohol contraindications. After multivariable adjustment, young men were less likely than older men to be moderate drinkers. Among women, higher BMI, age, lower income and lower psychological acculturation were associated with abstention; age and lower perceived emotional support were associated with increased likelihood of former drinking; and women without v. with diabetes were more likely to be heavy drinkers.ConclusionsHigh prevalence of chronic disease, heavy drinking and alcohol use while taking medications with alcohol contraindications suggest an urgent need for better screening and interventions tailored to this rapidly growing Hispanic national subgroup. As heavy drinking appears to increase with acculturation for women, public health initiatives are needed to support appropriate alcohol use.

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