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Male Chinese drinking behavior in Los Angeles
I Chi1, H H Kitano, J E Lubben
1School of Social Welfare, University of California, Los Angeles 90024.
Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|January 1, 1988
Summary
This study explored drinking patterns in Chinese men, finding light drinking is most common. Parental influence and higher education correlate with drinking, while bar attendance and social circles predict heavy alcohol consumption.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Cultural stereotypes suggest limited alcohol consumption among Chinese populations.
- Understanding drinking behaviors is crucial for public health initiatives and targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify characteristics differentiating male Chinese alcohol drinkers from abstainers.
- To analyze factors associated with light versus heavy alcohol consumption in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A random sample of 218 adult Chinese men was surveyed.
- Logistic regression models were employed to analyze drinking behavior predictors.
Main Results:
- Light drinkers constituted the largest group, with 22% abstainers and 14% heavy drinkers.
- Parental drinking habits, higher education, and social preferences (e.g., attending parties) influenced drinking status.
- Frequent bar attendance and having friends who drink were strong predictors of heavy alcohol consumption.
Conclusions:
- The stereotype of Chinese men as limited drinkers is partially supported, with light drinking being modal.
- Social and familial factors significantly influence alcohol consumption patterns in Chinese men.
- Targeted interventions for heavy drinkers may need to address social environments and peer influences.