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Impulsivity and Alcohol-Drinking Behavior: Evidence from Japan.
Sayaka Fukuda1, Takuya Katauke1, Saki Hattori1
1School of Economics, Hiroshima University, 1-2-1 Kagamiyama, Higashihiroshima 7398525, Japan.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 26, 2023
Summary
Impulsivity, particularly procrastination, is linked to drinking behavior, despite government efforts to reduce alcohol consumption. Policymakers should consider future healthcare costs in public health campaigns to address this issue.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Economics
- Public Health Policy
- Psychology
Background:
- Japanese government initiatives to curb alcohol consumption require enhancement.
- Understanding the psychological drivers of drinking behavior is crucial for effective policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the causal relationship between impulsivity and alcohol consumption.
- To inform public health strategies by examining the role of impulsivity in drinking behavior.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Preference Parameter Study of Osaka University.
- Employed probit regression analysis to assess the association between impulsivity measures and drinking status.
Main Results:
- Procrastination, a proxy for impulsivity, showed a significant association with drinking behavior.
- Hyperbolic discounting, a direct measure of impulsivity, was not significantly linked to drinking behavior.
Conclusions:
- Impulsive individuals tend to devalue future health consequences.
- Public health policies and awareness programs should incorporate the concept of impulsivity, focusing on long-term healthcare costs associated with alcohol consumption.
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