Hedonism or binging : comparing cultural factors influencing binge drinking of young adults in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands: Testing the TMBD model.

摘要: Binge drinking is widely acknowledged as a major issue of concern for public health and society has serious economical, social, physical psychological consequences, especially young adults (Fuller-Thompson, Sheridan, Sorichetti & Mehta, 2013; van Wersch Walker, 2009). While the quantity alcohol intake appears to be similar between United Kingdom (UK) Netherlands, there seem some significant culture differences. The UK sometimes labelled 'dry culture' whereas Netherlands 'wet culture', people in go out get drunk, Dutch tend drink moderately, striving hold their liquor (Gordon, Heim MacAskill, 2012). To predict binge drinking, Twente Model Drinking (TMBD) was developed by Pieterse, Boer (2010). model entails psychosocial cultural variables that substance use among adolescents. This study had two aims: 1) determine which TMBD factors are associated with adults. 2) identify compare culturally determined differences causal mechanisms underlying Netherlands. To achieve aims, cross-national survey using translated questionnaire disseminated 15 24 Netherlands. consisted five main components TMBD: demographic variables; risk profile scales (SURPS); 3) context; 4) use; 5) cognitive variables. Results show 28 37 included predictors were significantly correlated monthly frequency. multivariate analysis showed six eighteen namely: descriptive norm, perceived behavioural control, gender, facility 'at home', leisure activity 'social-entertainment' prototype. multiple regression per nationality however drinking. moderation relation gender similarity moderated nationality. Mediation performed emphasis on It partial mediation subjective norm attitude relationship Social pressure, moral full mediators. Most results line expectations, considering empirical basis TMBD. also confirmed conjecture However, limitations study. First, populations many mainly students; second, mediations tested cross-sectional data. might have influenced results. Furthermore, shortened versions questionnaires, distorted outcomes because it not measure exact behaviours. this can used starting point further research examining apparent countries regard consumption. adapt interventions strongly both countries, aim reduce harmful costly consequences