Rutledge Patricia C, Park Aesoon, Sher Kenneth J
Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO, USA.
J Consult Clin Psychol. 2008 Jun;76(3):511-6. doi: 10.1037/0022-006X.76.3.511.
Despite public recognition of the hazards of 21st birthday drinking, there is little empirical information concerning its prevalence, severity, and risk factors. Data from a sample of 2,518 college students suggest that 21st birthday drinking poses an extreme danger: (a) 4 of every 5 participants (83%) reported drinking to celebrate, (b) birthday drinkers indicated high levels of consumption, (c) 12% of birthday drinkers (men and women) reported consuming 21 drinks, and (d) about half of birthday drinkers exceeded their prior maximum number of drinks. Current problematic alcohol involvement and its typical correlates strongly predicted both the occurrence and severity of 21st birthday drinking. It is imperative that investigators consider a variety of potential interventions to minimize the harm associated with this rite of passage.
尽管公众认识到21岁生日饮酒的危害，但关于其流行程度、严重程度和风险因素的实证信息却很少。来自2518名大学生样本的数据表明，21岁生日饮酒构成了极端危险：（a）每5名参与者中有4名（83%）报告饮酒庆祝，（b）生日饮酒者表示饮酒量很大，（c）12%的生日饮酒者（男性和女性）报告饮用了21杯酒，（d）约一半的生日饮酒者超过了他们之前的最大饮酒量。当前有问题的酒精使用及其典型相关因素强烈预测了21岁生日饮酒的发生和严重程度。研究人员必须考虑各种潜在的干预措施，以尽量减少与这个成年仪式相关的危害。
