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Religious affiliation and adolescent drinking.

R P Schlegel, M D Sanborn

    Journal of Studies on Alcohol
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    High school students who attend church, particularly fundamental Protestants, drink less alcohol. Those not attending religious services are more prone to heavy drinking.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology of religion
    • Adolescent health behaviors
    • Substance abuse research

    Background:

    • Religious affiliation and attendance are often correlated with health behaviors.
    • Adolescence is a critical period for the development of substance use patterns.
    • Understanding the role of religious factors in adolescent drinking is important for public health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between religious affiliation, church attendance, and alcohol consumption among high school students.
    • To compare drinking patterns across different Protestant denominations and Roman Catholics.
    • To investigate the association between non-attendance at religious services and heavy drinking.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey data collected from a sample of high school students.

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  • Analysis of self-reported alcohol consumption and religious practices.
  • Statistical comparison of drinking behaviors based on religious groups and attendance.

    • Main Results:

    • Fundamental Protestants who attend church reported lower alcohol consumption compared to liberal Protestants and Roman Catholics.
    • Students who did not attend church services were more likely to be classified as heavy drinkers.
    • Religious attendance showed a protective effect against heavy alcohol use.

    Conclusions:

    • Religious involvement, particularly within fundamental Protestantism, appears to be associated with reduced alcohol consumption in adolescents.
    • Non-attendance at religious services is a significant risk factor for heavy drinking among high school students.
    • Interventions promoting religious engagement or its protective factors may help reduce adolescent alcohol misuse.