Age differences in alcohol and music consumption among Japanese nonproblem drinkers.

ABSTRACT: Alcohol use and music use were examined in relation to emotion regulation; however, most studies examined these two factors separately. We examined how people of different ages drink alcohol and listen to music within the context of emotion regulation. The following survey data was analyzed among Japanese nonproblem drinkers (20-59 years, N = 1279): How often people drink alcohol and listen to music, Tendencies to use them when experiencing negative emotions, Drinking Motives Questionnaire-Revised, Brief Music in Mood Regulation Scale, Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, Ten-Item Personality Inventory, and Perceived Stress Scale. The results showed that younger adults tended to drink less than older adults. They listened to music more often when they were feeling negative emotions.

SUBMITTER: Kato N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12690111 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature