Relationship between Negative Experiences and Drinking Experience among 15- to 16-Year-Old Adolescents in Finland

Lavikainen, Hanna; Ahlström, Salme; Metso, Leena; Nevalainen, Jaakko; Lintonen, Tomi

doi:10.1159/000130421

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“…Provided that individuals are consistent in applying their own defi nition to themselves and their perceptions of others, it is not as relevant to social norms projects if there are differences between individual defi nitions. In addition, some researchers have argued that a subjective perception of drunkenness can be a more accurate predictor of alcohol-related harm than objective measures of alcohol consumed (22,23) .…”

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A comparison of substance use behaviours and normative beliefs in North-West European university and college students

McAlaney

Boot

Dahlin

et al. 2012

International Journal on Disability and Human Development

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The social norms approach is an increasingly popular intervention for substance use that has been used extensively in the American college system. It operates by correcting normative misperceptions individuals hold about their peers. However, there have been few direct comparisons of substance use misperceptions between student populations in different European countries. The current study sought to address this through use of a survey of substance use and normative beliefs at universities in fi ve European countries. Students at each site were invited to take part in an online survey that included items on personal substance use and the perceived use of peers. A total sample of 6404 students was obtained. Mann-Whitney and χ 2 analysis were used to demon strate an apparent misperception effect, with the majority of students at each site signifi cantly (p < 0.05) overestimating the substance use of their peers. This study suggests that students in Europe are prone to misperceiving the substance use of their peers in a manner similar to their American college counterparts, despite the cultural and legislative differences between these settings. This provides support for the potential in using social norms approaches to reduce rates of harmful substance use in European student populations.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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A comparison of substance use behaviours and normative beliefs in North-West European university and college students

McAlaney

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Dahlin

et al. 2012

International Journal on Disability and Human Development

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“…Alcohol-related problems and AUD can occur in mid to late adolescence [ 97 ]. Adolescent alcohol misuse and binge drinking may have adverse consequences in those behavioural domains for which alcohol is used, including academic problems, social problems, hangovers and risky sexual activity [ 98 ]. In addition, problems may also emerge in other domains, such as cognition, aggression, victimization, physical injuries (e.g., traffic accidents), emotional problems and suicidality [ 54 ].…”

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Self-management with alcohol over lifespan: psychological mechanisms, neurobiological underpinnings, and risk assessment

Müller¹,

Schumann²,

Rehm³

et al. 2023

Mol Psychiatry

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Self-management includes all behavioural measures and cognitive activities aimed at coping with challenges arising throughout the lifespan. While virtually all of these challenges can be met without pharmacological means, alcohol consumption has long been instrumentalized as a supporting tool to help coping with problems arising selectively at adolescence, adulthood, and ageing. Here, we present, to our knowledge, the first systematic review of alcohol instrumentalization throughout lifespan. We searched MEDLINE, Google Scholar, PsycINFO and CINAHL (from Jan, 1990, to Dec, 2022) and analysed consumption patterns, goals and potential neurobiological mechanisms. Evidence shows a regular non-addictive use of alcohol to self-manage developmental issues during adolescence, adulthood, and ageing. Alcohol is selectively used to overcome problems arising from dysfunctional personality traits, which manifest in adolescence. A large range of psychiatric disorders gives rise to alcohol use for the self-management of distinct symptoms starting mainly in adulthood. We identify those neuropharmacological effects of alcohol that selectively serve self-management under specific conditions. Finally, we discuss the adverse effects and associated risks that arise from the use of alcohol for self-management. Even well-controlled alcohol use adversely impacts health. Based on these findings, we suggest the implementation of an entirely new view. Health policy action may actively embrace both sides of the phenomenon through a personalized informed use that allows for harm-controlled self-management with alcohol.

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“…The ESPAD questionnaire was first utilized in 1994. Since then, this instrument has been used in 35 European countries [11] .…”

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Alcohol Consumption and Expectations of Its Effects in the Border Region of Pomerania: Comparison of German and Polish Adolescents

Zimmermann

Junge²,

Niemann³

et al. 2010

Eur Addict Res

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The study focused on expectations of alcohol effects and patterns of consumption in German and Polish adolescents in the border region of Pomerania. In 2005/2006 a cross-sectional study was conducted in various schools. Adolescents with an average age of 14 from one German town (Greifswald) and two Polish towns (Szczecin and Kolobrzeg) were assessed using the ESPAD (European School Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs) questionnaire. Altogether 757 (444 Polish and 313 German) students in their 7th and 8th grades were assessed. Differences between alcohol consumption patterns and expectations between Germany and Poland, and relationships between alcohol consumption and anticipated alcohol effects were tested. There is a difference in patterns of consumption between the two countries. Among all adolescents, expectations of positive alcohol effects dominated, and the negative effects were estimated to be less likely. In a country-specific comparison, German students estimated the occurrence of positive as well as negative effects to be likely. Adolescents who consumed a lot of alcohol in both countries estimated the positive effects to be stronger. Adolescents are more focused on short-term experiences than the long-term consequences of alcohol consumption. The results show potential targets for prevention and intervention of future risky consumption and alcohol use disorders.

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Relationship between Negative Experiences and Drinking Experience among 15- to 16-Year-Old Adolescents in Finland

Cited by 11 publications

References 55 publications

A comparison of substance use behaviours and normative beliefs in North-West European university and college students

A comparison of substance use behaviours and normative beliefs in North-West European university and college students

Self-management with alcohol over lifespan: psychological mechanisms, neurobiological underpinnings, and risk assessment

Alcohol Consumption and Expectations of Its Effects in the Border Region of Pomerania: Comparison of German and Polish Adolescents

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