Attitude Toward Alcohol Consumption among Indian Male Adolescents

IF 0.6 Q4 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly Pub Date : 2021-10-09 DOI:10.1080/07347324.2021.1981182

Shahnawaz Ahmad

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Abstract

ABSTRACT This study explored alcohol use among Indian male adolescents and examined their positive attitudes toward alcohol consumption. Data were collected using a baseline data questionnaire and two standardized scales (Alcohol Attitude Scale and Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test) from adolescents in a school setting near Jaipur, India. Participants were informed about the aims and objectives of the study and individual data confidentiality and asked to sign a consent form and fill out a questionnaire. The analysis was carried out using SPSS software, and statistical tests were performed as per the needs and requirements. The mean age of respondents was found to be 14.3 ± 1.810 years; more than half (64.8%) have already experienced tobacco, and 20.9% have experienced alcohol. The mean for Attitude Toward Alcohol was 94.23 ± 11.25; a larger portion (72.55%) of respondents were found to have a positive attitude toward alcohol consumption, 26.4% have a moderate attitude, and only 1.1% were found to have a normal attitude toward alcohol consumption. A large portion with a positive attitude toward alcohol consumption indicates the risk and vulnerability of adolescents for alcohol use and abuse; urgent response is highly desirable.

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印度男性青少年对饮酒的态度

摘要本研究调查了印度男性青少年的饮酒情况，并考察了他们对饮酒的积极态度。数据是使用基线数据问卷和两种标准化量表（酒精态度量表和酒精吸烟和物质参与筛查测试）从印度斋浦尔附近的一所学校的青少年中收集的。参与者被告知研究的目的和目标以及个人数据的保密性，并被要求签署同意书和填写问卷。使用SPSS软件进行分析，并根据需要和要求进行统计测试。调查对象的平均年龄为14.3±1.810岁；超过一半（64.8%）的人已经经历过烟草，20.9%的人经历过酒精。对酒精态度的平均值为94.23±11.25；大部分（72.55%）的受访者对饮酒持积极态度，26.4%的受访者持温和态度，只有1.1%的受访者对酒精消费持正常态度。大部分对饮酒持积极态度的人表明青少年有酗酒和酗酒的风险和脆弱性；紧急反应是非常可取的。

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Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly SUBSTANCE ABUSE-

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1.60

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期刊介绍： Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly is an exciting professional journal for clinicians working with persons who are alcoholic and their families. Designed to bridge the gap between research journals and information for the general public, it addresses the specific concerns of professional alcoholism counselors, social workers, psychologists, physicians, clergy, nurses, employee assistance professionals, and others who provide direct services to persons who are alcoholic. The journal features articles specifically related to the treatment of alcoholism, highlighting new and innovative approaches to care, describing clinical problems and solutions, and detailing practical, unique approaches to intervention and therapy.