An exploratory prospective study of young people's drinking during a holiday:

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

MortenHesse¹ 

关键词: alcohol;    youth;    risk behaviour;    tourism;   

DOI  :  10.2478/v10199-012-0042-7

学科分类：生物化学/生物物理

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundHeavy drinking and drug use is increasingly recognised as a problem in relation to holidays at nightlife resorts. However, studies conducted on the subject to date have relied on retrospective accounts of drinking, and little is known about the course of drinking, consequences and experiences during such holidays.MethodsA prospective study was carried out in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, of 112 Danish tourists aged 16 to 25 years, 68% of whom were male. Participants completed questionnaires within one day of arrival at the resort, and subsequently on days 3 and 5 of the holiday.ResultsThe response rate was adequate, with 81% providing complete data on all three occasions, and 93% providing complete data on at least two of the three occasions. During the holiday, participants cut down on their drinking significantly. Men drank more than women. The group of people with whom individuals travelled had a significant influence on their drinking. We also analysed predictors of several adverse outcomes. Indivi...

【 授权许可】

CC BY