Parental Socio-Economic Status and Adolescent Drinking
Author Information
Author(s): Matthias Richter, Anja Leppin, Saoirse Nic Gabhainn
Primary Institution: University of Bielefeld
Hypothesis
Does parental socio-economic status influence episodes of drunkenness among adolescents aged 11-15 in Europe and North America?
Conclusion
Parental socio-economic status has a limited impact on episodes of drunkenness in early adolescence, particularly for girls.
Supporting Evidence
- Family affluence was only significantly related to drunkenness for boys in a few countries.
- Parental occupation showed a more consistent relationship with drunkenness among boys than girls.
- Overall, socio-economic status had a limited role in predicting adolescent drinking behavior.
Takeaway
This study found that how much money your parents make doesn't really affect how much you drink when you're a teenager.
Methodology
Data was collected from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study 2001/02, involving logistic regression analyses on responses from students in 28 countries.
Potential Biases
Potential underreporting of drunkenness due to social desirability bias.
Limitations
Self-reported data on parental occupation may lead to inaccuracies, and the study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences.
Participant Demographics
Adolescents aged 11-15 from 28 countries in Europe and North America.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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