The Role of Religion and Religiosity in Alcohol Consumption in Adolescents in Spain
- 1 September 2018
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Religion and Health
- Vol. 58 (5) , 1477-1487
Abstract
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.Keywords
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