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Alcohol consumption and work performance

T C Blum1, P M Roman, J K Martin

  • 1Ivan Allen College of Management, Policy, and International Affairs, School of Management, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta 30332.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Heavy alcohol consumption did not affect self-reported work performance but was linked to fewer absences. However, collateral reports revealed negative impacts on self-direction and interpersonal skills for heavier drinkers.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology
  • Addiction Studies

Background:

  • Alcohol consumption is a significant factor influencing employee performance and workplace dynamics.
  • Understanding the nuanced relationship between drinking patterns and job outcomes is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between varying levels of alcohol consumption and multiple dimensions of work performance in male employees.
  • To differentiate findings based on self-reported data versus collateral (supervisor/colleague) reports.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 136 male participants assessing work performance through self-reports and collateral reports.
  • Analysis comparing different levels of alcohol consumption against various work performance metrics.

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Main Results:

  • No significant link was found between alcohol consumption levels and self-reported work performance scales.
  • Heavier drinkers reported fewer instances of absenteeism and lateness compared to lighter drinkers.
  • Collateral reports indicated that heavier drinkers scored lower in self-direction, conflict avoidance, and interpersonal relations.
  • A negative relationship was observed between alcohol consumption and technical aspects of work performance, based on collateral reports.

Conclusions:

  • While self-perceptions of work performance may not directly correlate with drinking levels, external observations suggest negative impacts on key workplace behaviors and technical skills for heavier drinkers.
  • Findings highlight the importance of considering multiple reporting perspectives in occupational health research and inform the development of workplace alcohol intervention programs.