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Work-site variation in managerial drinking

J Howland1, T W Mangione, K Kuhlthau

  • 1Boston University School of Public Health, MA, USA.

Addiction (Abingdon, England)
|July 1, 1996
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Employee drinking habits vary significantly across different workplaces. Modifiable workplace factors may influence employees' alcohol consumption both during and after work hours.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Employee drinking behaviors can impact workplace safety and productivity.
  • Understanding variations in drinking patterns across different work environments is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the extent of cross-work-site differences in general drinking behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the variation in general drinking behaviors among employees across different work sites.
  • To determine if work-site characteristics independently influence employee drinking habits, controlling for individual factors.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was administered to 7,255 managers across 114 work sites in the continental United States.
  • Data collected included general drinking behaviors (on and off the job) and respondent demographics.

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  • Regression analysis was employed to identify independent work-site effects on drinking patterns.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant two-fold differential was observed in the mean number of drinks consumed on a typical drinking day across work sites (ranging from 1.4 to 3.17 drinks).
    • Regression analysis confirmed an independent work-site effect on drinking behaviors, even after controlling for respondent demographics and type of work.
    • This indicates that the work environment itself plays a role in shaping employees' alcohol consumption.

    Conclusions:

    • Work-site characteristics demonstrate a significant influence on employee drinking behaviors, both on and off the job.
    • The findings suggest that modifiable aspects of the work environment could be leveraged to influence and potentially reduce problematic alcohol consumption.
    • Further research into specific modifiable work-site factors is warranted to develop effective workplace health strategies.