Dixit et al. (2012) Individual Characteristics Associated with Alcohol Use (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Biosocial determinants (alcohol)
Biosocial determinants (alcohol)
Bio & social factors influencing alcohol vulnerability
Dixit et al. research design
Dixit et al. research design
Cross-sectional survey
Dixit et al. sample size
Dixit et al. sample size
848 participants over age 15
Ever used alcohol (%)
Ever used alcohol (%)
13.4%
Current alcohol users (%)
Current alcohol users (%)
5.07%
Age group highest alcohol use
Age group highest alcohol use
26-40 years
Female alcohol use in sample
Female alcohol use in sample
Zero - no women reported any use
Main reason cited for starting alcohol
Main reason cited for starting alcohol
Peer pressure (86.1%)
Cross-sectional design limitation
Cross-sectional design limitation
Cannot establish cause and effect
Key demographics linked to alcohol use
Key demographics linked to alcohol use
Age, gender, religion, SES, employment, residence