When is it OK to be drunk? Situational and cultural variations in the acceptability of visible intoxication in the UK and Norway

Fjær, Eivind Grip; Pedersen, Willy; Soest, Tilmann von; Gray, Peter

doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2015.12.002

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“…Similar to the parental factors described above, perceived norms and approval of friends were closely linked to own binge drinking (Fairlie et al, 2012;Lac & Donaldson, 2016;Rulison et al, 2016). In a cross-national study, binge drinking was also rated as being most acceptable in situations involving friends (Fjaer, Pedersen, von Soest, & Gray, 2016). Moreover, social norms from multiple sources (parents, friends and schools) are likely to interact with each other -apparently creating an overall impression of normality and acceptability of alcohol use -and were found to predict adolescent binge drinking over time (Lynch, Coley, Sims, Lombardi, & Mahalik, 2015).…”

Section: Social Factors (Ii): Peersmentioning

confidence: 74%

Binge drinking: Health impact, prevalence, correlates and interventions

Kuntsche

Thrul

et al. 2017

Psychology & Health

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Section: Social Factors (Ii): Peersmentioning

confidence: 74%

Binge drinking: Health impact, prevalence, correlates and interventions

Kuntsche

Thrul

et al. 2017

Psychology & Health

307

211

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“…In general, men drink more than women (Dodd et al, 2010; Heradstveit et al, 2019; Myrtveit, Askeland, Knudsen, et al, 2016; O'Malley & Johnston, 2002; Wechsler et al, 1995; Wicki et al, 2010), and perceived norms and peer influence concerning alcohol seem to affect male students more than females (Lo, 1995; Read et al, 2002). Also, female students tend to rate visible intoxication as less acceptable than males (Fjær et al, 2016). High-level alcohol consumption might further be more important for social relations among men.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Further, in Norway religious students have been found to be less likely to report problematic drinking (Erevik et al, 2017b). Being Christian is associated with more restrictive alcohol related norms (Fjær et al, 2016) and religious affiliation is a common reason to abstain from alcohol (Akvardar et al, 2004). Though fewer associate themselves with the established Christian church in Norway (Holberg & Brottveit, 2014; Statistics Norway), the prevalence of Islam and other religions is increasing (Statistics Norway).…”

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confidence: 99%

Alcohol consumption, life satisfaction and mental health among Norwegian college and university students

Sæther

Knapstad

Askeland

et al. 2019

Addictive Behaviors Reports

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ObjectiveHigh-level alcohol consumption is common in, and central to, the student community. Among adults, high-level alcohol consumption, and sometimes also low, has been associated with poorer social integration and mental health. We aimed to investigate how alcohol consumption relates to life satisfaction and mental health among students in higher education.MethodsData from the Norwegian study of students' health and well-being (SHoT, 2014, n = 9632) were used. Associations between alcohol consumption (AUDIT; abstainers, low risk, risky and hazardous consumption) and life satisfaction and mental health complaints, as well as number of close friends, and social and emotional loneliness were investigated using linear regression models. Crude models and models adjusted for age, gender and relationship status were conducted.ResultsStudents reporting hazardous consumption reported lower life satisfaction, more mental health complaints, and more emotional and social loneliness than students with low risk consumption. Students reporting risky consumption reported slightly reduced life satisfaction and more mental health complaints, but more close friends and less social loneliness. Abstainers did not report reduced life satisfaction or more mental health complaints, despite reporting fewer close friends and more social loneliness.ConclusionHigh-level alcohol consumption among students might indicate increased risk of several problems in the future – but also currently. Our findings further imply that the quality of friendships might be more important for life satisfaction and mental health than the number of friends, but also that social integration in student communities might be more difficult for students who do not drink.

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“…The community with the lowest prevalence rate in CoFASP had a similar spirituality profile (Midwestern site), and the 2 CoFASP sites with the highest rates had the highest percentage of “unaffiliated” people/those who report no religious affiliation, who are referred to as “nones” (Rocky Mountain, 30%, and Pacific Southwest, 27%). Each of the 3 formal religions most practiced in America has historical normative orientation which encourages abstinence from alcohol, or at least moderation of use (Fjær et al, 2016; Meyers et al, 2017; Room et al, 2016). Norms emanating from a formal affiliation with an established religion promote abstinence or moderation of drinking during pregnancy.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in a Southeastern County of the United States: Child Characteristics and Maternal Risk Traits

May

Hasken

Stegall

et al. 2020

Alcoholism Clin & Exp Res

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Objective: To detail the characteristic traits of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) and maternal risk factors in a southeastern U.S. County.Methods: Independent samples were drawn from 2 different cohorts of first-grade students. All consented children (49.8%) were measured for height, weight, and head circumference, and those ≤ 25th centile entered the study along with a random sample drawn from all enrolled students. Study children were examined for physical growth, dysmorphology, and neurobehavior, and their mothers were interviewed.Results: Total dysmorphology scores discriminated well the physical traits of children across the FASD continuum: fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) = 15.8, partial FAS (PFAS) = 10.8, alcohol-related neurobehavioral disorder (ARND) = 5.2, and typically developing controls = 4.4. Additionally, a neurobehavioral battery distinguished children with each FASD diagnosis from controls. Behavioral problems qualified more children for FASD diagnoses than cognitive traits. Significant proximal maternal risk variables were as follows: reports of prepregnancy drinking, drinking in any trimester, and comorbid use of other drugs in lifetime and during pregnancy, especially alcohol and marijuana (14.9% among mothers of children with FASD vs. 0.4% for controls). Distal maternal risks included reports of other health problems (e.g., depression), living unmarried with a partner during pregnancy, and a lower level of spirituality. Controlling for other drug use during pregnancy, having a child diagnosed with a FASD was 17.5 times greater for women who reported usual consumption of 3 drinks per drinking day prior to pregnancy than for nondrinking mothers (p < 0.001, 95% CI = 5.1 to 59.9). There was no significant difference in the prevalence of FASD by race, Hispanic ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. The prevalence of FASD was not lower than 17.3 per 1,000, and weighted estimated prevalence was 49.0 per 1,000 or 4.9%.Conclusion: This site had the second lowest rate in the CoFASP study, yet children with FASD are prevalent.

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When is it OK to be drunk? Situational and cultural variations in the acceptability of visible intoxication in the UK and Norway

Cited by 16 publications

References 36 publications

Binge drinking: Health impact, prevalence, correlates and interventions

Binge drinking: Health impact, prevalence, correlates and interventions

Alcohol consumption, life satisfaction and mental health among Norwegian college and university students

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in a Southeastern County of the United States: Child Characteristics and Maternal Risk Traits

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