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Variables associated with adolescent alcohol use: a multiethnic comparison.

K D Parker1, T Calhoun, G Weaver

  • 1Department of Sociology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 68588-0324, USA.

The Journal of Social Psychology
|March 8, 2000
PubMed
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Nearly 19% of U.S. adolescents reported alcohol use in the past 30 days. Sociodemographic factors influenced adolescent alcohol consumption patterns across racial and ethnic groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Adolescent alcohol use is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the influence of sociodemographic factors is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research has highlighted disparities in substance use across different populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of sociodemographic variables on alcohol use frequency and intensity.
  • To compare alcohol use patterns among Black, Hispanic, and White adolescents.
  • To identify similarities and differences in factors influencing adolescent alcohol consumption across racial/ethnic groups.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a nationally representative sample of 8,756 U.S. adolescents (aged 12-18).

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  • Data sourced from the 1991 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse.
  • Statistical examination of sociodemographic influences on alcohol consumption frequency and intensity.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 19% of adolescents reported alcohol use within the last 30 days.
    • Among alcohol users, 21% consumed one or more drinks per drinking episode.
    • Significant similarities and differences were observed in factors promoting alcohol use across Black, Hispanic, and White adolescents.

    Conclusions:

    • Sociodemographic variables play a distinct role in adolescent alcohol use.
    • Interventions should consider racial and ethnic variations in alcohol consumption patterns.
    • Further research is needed to explore the nuances of these influences.