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Differences in drinking behavior among three Asian-American groups.

I Chi1, J E Lubben, H H Kitano

  • 1Department of Social Work, University of Hong Kong.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study found that heavy drinking exists across Chinese, Japanese, and Korean-American groups, challenging stereotypes. Japanese-Americans showed the highest rates, while Chinese-Americans had the lowest, with peer influence being a key factor.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Public Health
  • Asian-American Studies

Background:

  • Common stereotypes suggest low rates of heavy drinking among Asian-Americans.
  • It is often assumed that drinking patterns are uniform across different Asian ethnic groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To challenge prevailing stereotypes about Asian-American drinking habits.
  • To compare alcohol consumption patterns among Chinese, Japanese, and Korean-Americans.
  • To identify factors influencing drinking behavior within these groups.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted on 298 Chinese, 295 Japanese, and 280 Korean individuals in Los Angeles.
  • Gender-specific logistic regression models were employed to analyze drinking patterns.
  • Social factors, including peer drinking, were examined.

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Main Results:

  • Heavy drinking was prevalent in all surveyed Asian-American groups.
  • Japanese-Americans exhibited the highest proportion of heavy drinkers, followed by Koreans, and then Chinese-Americans.
  • Having friends who drank was the sole social determinant consistently linked to Asian drinking behavior across groups.

Conclusions:

  • The study debunks the myth of low heavy drinking prevalence in Asian-Americans.
  • Significant variations in heavy drinking exist among different Asian ethnic subgroups.
  • Social networks, particularly peer influence, play a crucial role in shaping Asian-American drinking patterns.