The Role of Religion and Religiosity in Alcohol Consumption in Adolescents in Spain

This study explored the relationship between religion, religiosity and alcohol consumption in a sample of 2.890 adolescents (ages 12 18) in Madrid, Spain. Results showed that non-believers were the group that consume and abuse alcohol the most, as opposed to Catholics. Besides, religiosity was related to a lower alcohol use. Therefore, religion and religiosity in Spanish adolescents appear to be related to a low alcohol use. This contribution may help to clarify the risk and protection factors for alcohol consumption by adolescents and contribute to strengthening the preventive actions.

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http://hdl.handle.net/11531/30251

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0022-4197

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Género, riesgo y vulnerabilidad social - Psicología del ciclo vital y la familia

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Alcohol use Alcohol abuse Adolescents Religion Religiosity

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