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Identifying patterns of adolescent drinking: a tri-ethnic study.

Cindy Stewart1, Thomas G Power

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Houston, Texas, USA.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|May 30, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study identified eight adolescent drinking patterns, revealing that "Light" and "Family Occasion" drinking are linked to better self-esteem and fewer consequences, while "Heavy Multiple-Context" drinking indicates higher risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Adolescent alcohol use is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding diverse drinking patterns is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research has not fully characterized drinking patterns across different ethnic groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common adolescent drinking patterns in a tri-ethnic sample.
  • To determine which drinking patterns are most problematic within each ethnic group.
  • To examine the relationship between drinking patterns, self-esteem, and antisocial behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was administered to 1,874 high school students (9th-12th grade) from diverse ethnic backgrounds (African American, European American, Mexican American).

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  • Participants completed questionnaires assessing drinking practices, self-esteem, and involvement in antisocial behaviors.
  • Cluster analysis was used to identify distinct adolescent drinking patterns.

    • Main Results:

    • Eight distinct adolescent drinking patterns were identified: Light, Parent, Family Occasion, Date, Moderate-Friend, Party, Outdoor, and Heavy Multiple-Context.
    • Light, Parent, and Family Occasion drinkers exhibited higher self-esteem and fewer negative consequences.
    • Heavy Multiple-Context drinkers displayed low self-esteem, high antisocial behavior, and significant drinking-related consequences.
    • Outdoor drinkers showed high self-esteem alongside high antisocial behavior, indicating a complex pattern.

    Conclusions:

    • The identified drinking patterns provide a framework for understanding normative, problem, and at-risk adolescent alcohol use.
    • These patterns can inform the assessment of adolescent drinking behaviors.
    • Further research into the consequences of these specific drinking patterns is warranted.