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01-10-2019 | Original Paper

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

Authors: Belén Charro Baena, Carmen Meneses, Jose M. Caperos, María Prieto, Jorge Uroz

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 5/2019

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.

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Title: The Role of Religion and Religiosity in Alcohol Consumption in Adolescents in Spain
Authors: Belén Charro Baena
Carmen Meneses
Jose M. Caperos
María Prieto
Jorge Uroz
Publication date: 01-10-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 5/2019
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0694-z

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