Changes in Danish public attitudes and norms regarding alcohol consumption and alcohol policy, 1985-2011:

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

KarenElmeland¹ 

关键词: alcohol policy;    attitudes;    changes in public opinions;   

DOI  :  10.2478/nsad-2013-0049

学科分类：生物化学/生物物理

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

AimsTo describe and explain changes in public opinions regarding alcohol consumption and policy in Denmark in recent decades. Since the late 1990s Danish alcohol policy has become more restrictive, and alcohol consumption has decreased.Methods and DataFive national surveys and one Nordic survey (1985, 1989, 1994, 1997/98, 2002 and 2011) were reviewed, and the data regarding attitudes towards alcohol consumption and alcohol political questions were identified and compared.ResultsAlthough Danes perceive the total alcohol consumption to be rather high, there is no support for a more restrictive alcohol policy.ConclusionsThere is no clear direction regarding the development of attitudes toward different alcohol political questions over time. There is no support for the regulation of alcohol price or availability. Danes seem to view alcohol consumption as a private issue that requires self-control and self-discipline more than political intervention.

【 授权许可】

CC BY