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Changing society, changing drinking: solitary drinking as a non-pathological behaviour

A Demers1, C Bourgault

  • 1University of Montréal, Canada.

Addiction (Abingdon, England)
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Solitary drinking, common in Montreal, often occurs at home for relaxation or meals. Frequent drinking is the main predictor, highlighting alcohol

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Solitary drinking is a prevalent behavior in the general population.
  • Understanding solitary drinking patterns is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe solitary drinking patterns in a general population sample.
  • To identify socio-demographic and psychological correlates of solitary drinking.
  • To determine predictors of solitary drinking behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Telephone survey conducted in April 1993.
  • Sample of 2015 adult drinkers from the Montréal metropolitan area.
  • Logistic regression analysis to identify characteristics associated with solitary drinking.

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Main Results:

  • 31% of respondents reported drinking alone.
  • Solitary drinking primarily occurs at home, often with meals or during transition periods.
  • Associated factors include gender, living alone, employment status, and tension-reduction motives.
  • Overall drinking frequency is the strongest predictor of solitary drinking.

Conclusions:

  • Solitary drinking is a significant lifestyle component for a substantial portion of adult drinkers.
  • The behavior is linked to specific contexts, personal characteristics, and drinking habits.
  • Findings underscore the importance of considering solitary drinking in alcohol research and intervention strategies.