Abstract
The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be a challenging period for many students. This period is associated with an increase in alcohol consumption (AC) which can develop a drinking behavior or shape the preferences for certain alcoholic beverages. The purpose of this study was to analyze the AC pattern among Romanian university students, by investigating the association between taste and consumption, including preferences for special beer. A 30-item omnibus-type questionnaire was distributed to undergraduate students and used to gather sociodemographic data, alcohol expectancies, drinking motives and consequences, and special beer consumption. Results showed a statistically significant relationship between the age of first alcohol use and the existence of an alcoholic family member. The main reasons for AC are taste, sensation, relaxation, and socialization. Both female and male students tend to drink occasionally, with a preference for public places. Female students prefer a sweet taste, choosing special beers over the regular ones. The students’ residence may also influence the choice of special beers. Understanding the students’ drinking behavior and taste preferences is essential to create useful strategies to discourage excessive AC. Special beer, a growing segment in the beverage industry, could represent a healthier and safety alternative to AC.
Highlights
The alcohol consumption (AC) among university students is different between countries, due to cultural differences, family socioeconomic status, level of education, socialactivity, health, and religious reasons [1,2,3]
When we correlated the age of first alcohol use to the existence of an alcoholic family member, we found a statistically significant relationship (X2 = 20.64, p < 0.001)
To gain a more accurate insight with respect to special beer consumption among students, the second objective of our study was to understand how Romanian students relate to special beer (NAB and low-alcohol beers (LAB)) as an alternative to regular beer or other alcoholic drinks
Summary
The alcohol consumption (AC) among university students is different between countries, due to cultural differences, family socioeconomic status, level of education, socialactivity, health, and religious reasons [1,2,3].
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