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Attitudes about alcohol: a general review.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

|July 1, 1987

Summary

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Adults view themselves as moderate drinkers but disapprove of excessive alcohol consumption by others. Public attitudes toward alcohol and alcoholism lack consensus and poorly predict behavior, suggesting a need for better research models.

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Attitudes towards alcohol consumption significantly influence public health outcomes.
Understanding public perception of alcohol use and misuse is crucial for intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on public attitudes towards alcohol use and misuse.
To identify key themes and inconsistencies in attitudes related to alcohol.
To provide recommendations for future research and survey comparability.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of 266 articles on alcohol-related attitudes.
Analysis of expressed attitudes based on respondent and drinker characteristics, beverage type, setting, and time.
Examination of public understanding of 'alcoholism', its causes, and treatments.

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Main Results:

Adults generally perceive themselves as moderate drinkers and express disapproval of excessive drinking in others.
Attitudes vary significantly based on demographic, behavioral, and situational factors.
The term 'alcoholism' carries negative connotations, with no public consensus on its etiology or treatment.
Alcohol-related attitudes are often weak predictors of actual behavior.

Conclusions:

Public attitudes towards alcohol are complex and influenced by multiple factors.
Current understanding of alcoholism lacks consensus, impacting public perception and intervention.
There is a need for standardized survey items to improve comparability and advanced attitudinal models for better behavioral prediction.