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First drinking experiences and present drinking patterns: a male-female comparison.

S Waller, B D Lorch

    The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    American sex roles influenced male and female alcoholic drinking patterns. While initial experiences were similar, women had a longer gap between first drinks and drank with family more often than men.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Psychology
    • Alcohol Studies

    Background:

    • Societal expectations regarding sex roles in America may influence the development of alcoholism.
    • Understanding variations in drinking experiences and patterns between male and female alcoholics is crucial for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the influence of American sex roles on the first drinking experiences of alcoholics.
    • To examine how sex roles impact current drinking patterns in male and female alcoholics.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of self-reported first drinking experiences and current drinking habits.
    • Statistical evaluation of differences between male and female alcoholic populations.

    Main Results:

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    • First drinking experiences showed similarities, but females reported a longer interval between the first and second alcoholic drinks.
    • Females were more likely to have their first drink with family, whereas males typically drank with friends.
    • Men reported drinking more frequently than women, with differences in general drinking patterns approaching statistical significance.

    Conclusions:

    • Sex roles appear to play a moderate role in shaping early and current drinking behaviors among alcoholics.
    • Findings suggest distinct pathways into alcoholism and differing patterns of consumption influenced by gendered social contexts.