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Alcohol use in the service industry
1Finnmark College, Department of Tourism, Alta, Norway.
Addiction (Abingdon, England)
|June 1, 1994
Summary
Hotel and restaurant workers show higher alcohol use. This study used the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) to survey service industry professionals and students, confirming elevated drinking patterns in hospitality roles.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Addiction Research
- Service Industry Studies
Background:
- Allegations of higher alcohol consumption among hotel and restaurant personnel lack direct evidence.
- Previous studies have not conclusively substantiated increased alcohol use in the hospitality sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and quantify alcohol use patterns in the service industry.
- To compare alcohol consumption between hotel/restaurant workers and other service industry segments.
Main Methods:
- Two surveys were conducted using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).
- Study 1: 84 students from three colleges in Stavanger.
- Study 2: 105 service employees in the Rogaland area.
Main Results:
- Hotel and restaurant affiliated individuals scored significantly higher on the AUDIT.
- Students at the Norwegian College of Hotel Management had higher AUDIT scores than other students.
- Restaurant workers scored significantly higher than employees in other service industry branches.
Conclusions:
- Findings support the allegation of higher alcohol consumption in the hotel and restaurant sectors.
- Highlights the need for targeted interventions and further research within the hospitality industry.