Social networks and alcohol use among nonstudent emerging adults: a preliminary study.

ABSTRACT: We examined the social networks and alcohol use of a community-based sample of nonstudent emerging adults (N=59). The research examined (1) personal network characteristics and the drinking habits of its members, (2) the link between network alcohol use and personal alcohol involvement, (3) perceived social norms as they related to network alcohol use, and (4) relationship between perceived social norms and personal alcohol involvement. Men and women (M age=27 years) were equally represented in the social network. Level of educational attainment of members was diverse. On average, respondents were in contact on a daily basis with network members and about 38% of the network was known between 1 and 5 years. The majority (57%) of the network consisted of household or family members. There we

SUBMITTER: Lau-Barraco C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4389893 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature