Drinking Experience Research Articles

Alcohol-related stigma within the UK veterinary profession.

Veterinarians have poorer mental health and have higher levels of alcohol consumption compared to the general population. This study aimed to explore perceptions and experiences of problem drinking within the veterinary profession in the UK. Online semi-structured interviews were completed with multidisciplined practising veterinarians in the UK. The data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Seventeen veterinarians were recruited. The participants were predominantly female (n = 15, 88%).Seven participants (41%) reported personal experience of problem drinking. Four main themes were identified: a normalised culture of drinking, the impact of drinking on mental health and suicide risk, perceptions and attitudes towards problem drinking, and impacts of formal intervention. Drinking to cope was normalised and widespread among veterinarians. Problem drinking was reported to negatively impact mental health and provoke high self-stigma. Both alcohol-related stigma and fear of involvement from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) were barriers to help-seeking. No other veterinary professionals or participants with lived experience of RCVS investigation for problem drinking were included. Alcohol-related stigma and fear of RCVS involvement reduce veterinary help-seeking for problem drinking, which may have a negative effect on veterinarians' mental health.

A comprehensive understanding of memorable experiences in food tourism

PurposeMore specifically, the research identifies the determinants of positive and negative memorable experiences in different contexts of food tourism.Design/methodology/approachQualitative data were collected from domestic and international tourists visiting New Zealand. Using an in-person, self-administered, electronic survey, 374 complete surveys were gathered in Christchurch City.FindingsThe findings reveal 25 factors contributing to positive memorable experiences, whereas the lack of seven of them leads to negative memorable experiences. Food quality is the most dominant determinant of both positive and negative memorable experiences.Originality/valueDespite existing various types of food and drink experiences, the literature largely focused on the consumption part. The negative memorable experience has also been neglected. To expand the knowledge of the determinants of memorable food/drink experiences, this research focuses on all types of such experiences including positive and negative ones to provide a comprehensive understanding of memorable experiences within food tourism.

Service of Bartenders in Making A Cocktail to Improve Guest Satisfaction in Sindhu Restaurant Grand Palace Hotel Sanur Bali

This research aims to explore the process of making cocktail drinks by bartenders at Sindhu Restaurant, GrandPalace Hotel Sanur, Bali, as well as understanding the techniques and creativity applied in creating attractiveand high-quality drinks. The research method used is qualitative, the collection method in this research usesliterature study, direct observation and in-depth interviews with the bartender on duty. The results showedthat bartenders at Sindhu Restaurant combine detailed technical skills with artistic elements to producecocktail drinks that are not only delicious but also visually appealing. The use of local and fresh ingredients, aswell as in-depth knowledge of various mixing techniques, are key factors in their success.In addition, this research also highlights the importance of the interaction between bartenders and customersin creating a unique and personalised drinking experience. The bartenders at Sindhu Restaurant not only actas drink makers, but also as guides who are able to customise cocktails to customers' individual preferences.This increases the level of customer satisfaction and strengthens the restaurant's reputation as a place thatprovides high-quality service. The conclusion of this study confirms that the skills and creativity of bartendersare important elements in the hospitality industry, contributing significantly to customer satisfaction.Keywords: Service, Guest Satisfaction, Making Cocktail.

Physicochemical and Volatile Compounds Analysis of Fruit Wines Fermented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae: FTIR and Microscopy Study with Focus on Anti-Inflammatory Potential.

The growing trend in fruit wine production reflects consumers' interest in novel, diverse drinking experiences and the increasing demand for healthier beverage options. Fruit wines made from kiwi, pomegranates, and persimmons fermented using S. bayanus Lalvin strain EC1118 demonstrate the versatility of winemaking techniques. Kiwifruit, persimmon, and pomegranate wines were analyzed using HPLC and GC-TOFMS analyses to determine their concentrations of phenolic acids and volatile compounds. These results were supported by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to characterize and compare chemical shifts in the polyphenol regions of these wines. The wines' characterization included an anti-inflammatory assay based on NO, TNF-alpha, and IL-6 production in the RAW 264.7 macrophage model. FTIR spectroscopy predicted the antioxidant and phenolic contents in the wines. In terms of polyphenols, predominantly represented by chlorogenic, caffeic, and gallic acids, pomegranate and kiwifruit wines showed greater benefits. However, kiwifruit wines exhibited a highly diverse profile of volatile compounds. Further analysis is necessary, particularly regarding the use of other microorganisms in the fermentation process and non-Saccharomyces strains methods. These wines exhibit high biological antioxidant potential and health properties, providing valuable insights for future endeavors focused on designing healthy functional food products.

Verbal descriptions modulate flavour perception and evaluation of wine: An exploratory study using Riesling and Muscat Bailey A wines

Significant efforts have been made in the wine industry to assist customers in making purchase decisions and enhance their drinking experience by providing verbal descriptions of the complex sensory characteristics of wine. However, the influence of such verbal descriptions on wine flavour perception and evaluation has not been examined. To fill this gap, this exploratory study performed an experiment using white Riesling wine from the 2021 German vintage and red Muscat Bailey A (MBA) wine from the 2019 Japanese vintage. Forty-six Japanese individuals (23 social drinkers and 23 wine experts) participated and were presented with two glasses of Riesling wine and two glasses of MBA wine with different verbal descriptions. One glass of Riesling/MBA wine was served with a description including its distinct aroma descriptor (i.e., a ‘petrol’ note for the Riesling wine and a ‘strawberry candy’ note for the MBA wine). For the other glass, the description did not include the descriptor. The participants were asked to taste the wines and rate their palatability, perceived sweetness intensities, acidity, astringency, alcohol sensation, body, and expensiveness on a 7-point scale. The results demonstrated that the social drinkers rated the Riesling wine with the ‘petrol’ descriptor as heavier-bodied and more expensive compared to the same wine without the descriptor. The wine experts were not as influenced as the social drinkers, but the experts rated the Riesling wine with the ‘petrol’ descriptor as less expensive. In the case of MBA wine with the ‘strawberry candy’ descriptor, the social drinkers rated it as more expensive, whereas the wine experts rated it as more palatable than the same wine without the descriptor. The results indicated that verbal descriptions of wine aroma indeed modulated the flavour perception and evaluation of wine, but the modulation effect varied between social drinkers and wine experts.

Binge drinking in early adolescence : Results of the "Präventionsradar" from 2016 to 2023

In Germany, no other psychotropic substance is consumed as often and in such large quantities during adolescence as alcohol. This work aims to examine trends in binge drinking in early adolescence from 2016 to 2023. Based on seven waves of the "Präventionsradar," which is aschool-based epidemiological study in lower secondary education, the lifetime as well as the 30-day prevalence of binge drinking (for girls4, for boys5 alcoholic drinks on one occasion) were determined for the period from 2016 to 2023 for 12- to 15-year-olds. The analyses were based on 44,713 questionnaires. The sex ratio was balanced (50% female), and the mean age was 13.8years (SD = 1.02). From 2016 to 2023, lifetime prevalence of binge drinking increased significantly by 3.6percentage points to 25.3% (95% confidence interval 24.1-26.5). The 30-day prevalence did not change statistically during the observation period and was 15.9% (95% CI 14.9-16.9) in 2023. Compared to the previous year, both lifetime prevalence (-2.5percentage points) and 30-day prevalence of binge drinking (-3.5percentage points) decreased significantly in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020/2021) and increased again in subsequent years. Systematic differences between the genders could not be found. The German Youth Protection Act does not allow legal access to alcohol for the age group under study. Against this background, it is worrying that every fourth adolescent already reports experiences of binge drinking. Consistent structural and behavioral prevention measures are necessary to curb the high prevalence of binge drinking in childhood and adolescence.

Measuring wine and beer drinking experience in a context of limited socialisation: a case study with Spanish drinkers

Drinking experience has gained the attention of researchers in recent years, mainly measured in different social-leisure contexts. However, no or very little, scientific attention has been paid to the drinking experience phenomenon when detached from the influence of the enjoyment of the social factor component. The objective of this study was to understand the wine and beer drinking experience during the pandemic confinement/lockdown and its relationship with the fear of the COVID-19 disease. A total of 423 Spanish participants were interviewed online to 1) measure their alcohol consumption, 2) explore their beer and wine drinking experience, and 3) evaluate their fears linked to COVID-19. The results firstly show that the dimensions (i.e., sensory, affective and cognitive) of the wine/beer drinking experience previously reported in social-leisure environments are similar to those found in a context with limited social interaction, such as the lockdown. Secondly, the drinking experience differs across participants and is related to their frequency of wine consumption. More frequent wine consumers show a cognitive-oriented experience, while affective and/or sensory experiences are related to lower wine consumption. Thirdly, the results show that the drinking experience is driven by fear linked to COVID-19, as it is higher in more affective-driven consumers. These results highlight the importance of the role of socialisation in the wine and beer drinking experience and how different drinking experiences are related to distinct levels of fear related to COVID-19.

Research on the Ways of Luckin Coffee to Capture the Chinese Coffee Market from a Marketing and Industry Chain Perspective

As a popular coffee shop among the white-collar class and the younger generation, Luckin Coffee has brought an excellent drinking experience. In recent years, as a coffee chain brand, the development speed of Luckin Coffee has surprised the coffee brand. So, it is worthwhile to discuss how Luckin Coffee provides a positive consumer experience to its potential customers through the marketing and operation methods. This paper analyzes the great success of Luckin Coffee from marketing strategy to the whole industry chain structure through a literature review and using Porter's five forces model. Although Luckin Coffee encountered some long-term operational challenges after quickly capturing the Chinese coffee market, Luckin Coffee responded to the difficulties they faced by making timely adjustments and maintaining all links in the chain.

The tactile thickness of the lip and weight of a glass can modulate sensory perception of tea beverage

Perceptions of beverage receptacles can influence taste/aroma/texture judgments of their contents (sensation transference). Numerous studies have reported sensation transference for the haptic dimension of receptacles. This study is the first to manipulate the thickness of the lip of glass receptacles to investigate sensory transfer in the evaluations of the drinks contained therein. Even with identical green tea contents, thick-lipped, heavy glasses enhanced the perceptions of sweetness compared to thin-lipped, light glass, while thin glass enhanced perceptions of bitterness compared to thick glass. However, these results were obtained only when thick-lipped glass had a natural weight. Our results reflect sensation transference from haptics to taste, where the taste of green tea was enhanced by the thick glass lip via associations between thickness/roundness and taste/aroma/texture. In summary, our results suggest that glass lip thickness and weight modulate the taste of green tea, indicating that only manipulating the tactile qualities of the stimuli provides a preferable drinking experience of individuals, even with the same beverage.

Contested Terrains? The Politics of Alcohol Bans, Drinking Contexts, and COVID-19 in Botswana

The onset of COVID-19 resulted in the adoption of various measures such as lockdowns and alcohol bans. These interventions were new and unprecedented in the way they impacted drinking experiences across various contexts. The impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and other alcohol restrictions in non-Western contexts remains unknown. Little is known about how the strict prohibition of COVID-19 lockdowns impacted drinkers. Using grounded theory methods from an alcohol study based in Botswana with drinkers ( n = 20), this paper investigated the impact of lockdowns and alcohol bans in Botswana. Key themes from the data relate to support for alcohol bans, opposition to bans, and adjusting drinking practices. Drinking at home due to COVID-19 lockdowns led to shifts in drinking practices. The paper draws attention toward the need to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic might impact drinking experiences in developing countries. Study findings point toward the complex ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic and its alcohol restrictions may shape drinking experiences in home contexts. More importantly, the paper highlights the importance of home-drinking as a focal area for research in non-Western contexts.

“Boys are Allowed to be Drunk”: Exploring Gender Norms in Adolescents' Alcohol References Across Different Social Media Platforms and Message Types

With alcohol experiences increasingly shared on social media, this study investigated the construction and understanding of gender norms in alcohol posts: (a) whether stereotypical gender norms prevail across different platforms and message types (b) among adolescents. Focus group interviews with 47 adolescents (Mage = 16.21; SD = 1.22) indicated that social media are important outlets for reproducing stereotypical norms. While sharing alcohol depictions was deemed to be stereotypically female, there were gender differences in the acceptability of sharing certain types of alcohol depictions. As opposed to girls, it was more appropriate for males to depict extreme, negative alcohol behaviors. While girls acknowledged that ephemeral environments enabled them to feel comfortable sharing extreme alcohol behaviors, they carefully negotiated these references by limiting the number of these posts, highlighting female traits in them, and restricting this content to close friends only. Thus, alcohol-related social media posts are more stereotypical than actual drinking experiences, even in more deliberating message types including ephemeral ones.

Mental Health and Smoking-Related Determinants of Alcohol Drinking Experience in Korean Adolescents.

This study aimed to identify the determinants of mental health and smoking-related behaviors among Korean adolescents with drinking experience. Secondary data from the Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (2021) were analyzed. The final study sample consisted of data from 5905 adolescents with a history of smoking. Chi-square and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to examine the factors related to drinking experience. The factors that influenced alcohol drinking were sex, school level, academic performance, self-reported depression, and smoking. The results of this study showed that there are numerous factors affecting adolescents' drinking experience. Early education and interventions are needed to reduce alcohol consumption among adolescents. Integrated attention and support from society, school, and family are necessary so that they can cope with and adapt to stress in a healthy way.

Patient perceptions of facilitators and barriers to reducing hazardous alcohol use among people living with HIV in East Africa

BackgroundHazardous alcohol use among people living with HIV is associated with poor outcomes and increased morbidity and mortality. Understanding the hazardous drinking experiences of people living with HIV is needed to reduce their alcohol use.MethodsWe conducted 60 interviews among people living with HIV in East Africa with hazardous drinking histories. Interviews and Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) scores were conducted 41 – 60 months after their baseline assessment of alcohol use to identify facilitators and barriers to reduced alcohol use over time.ResultsPeople living with HIV who stopped or reduced hazardous drinking were primarily motivated by their HIV condition and desire for longevity. Facilitators of reduced drinking included health care workers’ recommendations to reduce drinking (despite little counseling and no referrals) and social support. In those continuing to drink at hazardous levels, barriers to reduced drinking were stress, social environment, alcohol accessibility and alcohol dependency.ConclusionsInterventions that capacity-build professional and lay health care workers with the skills and resources to decrease problematic alcohol use, along with alcohol cessation in peer support structures, should be explored.

청소년의 인구사회학적특성, 음주특성, 정신건강특성이 만취경험에 미치는 영향

This study was conducted to understand the effects of demographic and sociological factors, drinking factors, and mental health factors of adolescents with heavy drinking experience, and to suggest the direction of education and policy for alcohol prevention. As a research method, raw data from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey were used, and in this study, 5,803 people who responded to questions asking if they had drunk in the past 30 days were used for the final analysis. SPSS Win 25.0 was used for data analysis, frequency analysis to understand the subject's drunken experience, and logistic regression analysis to understand the effect of the subject's demographic and sociological factors, drinking factors, and mental health factors on the drunk experience.
 As a result of the study, academic performance, subjective health status, and type of residence were found to be factors influencing heavy drinking experience in demographic and sociological factors, and drinking age (95%CI: 0.620~0.903, p<).001), Ease of purchase (95% CI: 0.737 to 1.512, p=.035) is depression(95% CI:1.375 to 2.090, p<.001), sense of isolation (95% CI:0.695 to 1.092, p=.003), Suicide attempt experience (95% CI:1.593-3.147, p<.001) was identified as a factor influencing the heavy drinking experience. Therefore, this study discussed various social policies on youth drinking problems and the need for early intervention to prevent youth drinking, and suggested the development and intervention of programs considering social interest and mental health in the drinking environment in the future.

Гетерогенность изменений исполнительных когнитивных функций при разном опыте употребления алкоголя

Executive functions are multidimensional cognitive processes, which are provided by prefrontal cortex of the brain and are involved in initiation and regulation of goal-oriented behavior. Current studies are showing that changes in executive functioning can be predictive for alcohol consumption, which, considering high social significance of unsafe alcohol use and dependence, determines the importance of the research on this issue. Results presented in this paper were obtained through validated methods for executive function assessment on a sample of 133 people with varied drinking experience, including 41 people with safe alcohol use and 92 with a diagnosed alcohol dependence. The study showed that people with alcohol dependence had significant changes in executive functions indicators, including those of cognitive control, cognitive flexibility, attention, and working memory, which were not observed in people with safe alcohol use. Changes in executive functions of people with alcohol dependence were found to be heterogeneous – 43.5 % of the surveyed with alcohol dependence had more pronounced impairments in attention with a fourfold increase in switching errors, which were also associated with higher impulsivity, non-adaptive emotional coping and a shorter remission. Results on the heterogeneity of executive functions in people with alcohol dependence expand the understanding of executive functioning and its dynamics in adulthood under the influence of various factors. Associations of pronounced attention impairments in alcohol dependence with impulsivity, emotional coping, and the duration of remission may advance psychological intervention including diagnostic and rehabilitation methods.

Associations between binge drinking experience, depressive mood, and suicidality in adolescents: Based on the 2021 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey

BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the associations between binge drinking experience (BDE), depressive mood, and suicidality among Korean adolescents. MethodsWe analyzed the 17th population-based and cross-sectional data from the Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to compare BDE, depressive mood, and suicidality by sex. ResultsIn 54,848 adolescents, the prevalence of BDE was 5.3 % in boys and 4.4 % in girls. The prevalence of suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts among girls was 7.8 %, 2.4 %, and 1.4 %, respectively. The prevalence of suicide attempts among girls with both BDE and depressive moods was higher than that among boys. Boys with both BDE and depressive mood had 12.60 times and 14.50 times higher adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of suicide ideation and plan, respectively, compared with the non-drinking/non-depressed group. Girls with both BDE and depressive mood had 22.06 times higher aOR of suicide attempts than the non-drinking/non-depressed group. LimitationsThe study has few limitations including the use of self-report questionnaires, participants' response bias, and lack of diagnosis by mental health professionals. ConclusionsThese findings represent the prevalence of suicidality among South Korean adolescents with BDE or depressive mood. Since adolescents with both BDE and depressive mood showed particularly high suicidality, it is necessary to establish mental health services, such as proper prevention strategies and targeted interventions.

Factors Driving The Tourists Choice of Alcohol and Drinkscapes: An Exploratory Study

This study analyses the crucial dimension of variables influencing visitors' choice of drinkscapes and alcohol among those who visited Goa. This research also aims to examine the influence of tourists' knowledge and past experiences regarding alcohol consumption on the choice of alcoholic beverages and the choice of drinkscapes at tourist destinations. Respondents were asked to rate provided attributes on a 5-point Likert scale according to their preferences in selecting alcohol or drinkscapes. Four hundred and eighty-one questionnaires collected from a web-based survey at popular drinkscapes in Goa were analyzed. The research ranks attribute based on the mean values used by consumers when selecting a drinkscape or ordering alcohol. Based on the results of factor analysis, the study found that the most important factors influencing the choice of alcohol were taste, quality, quantity to be consumed, the brand of the alcoholic beverage and the level of intoxication desired. Whereas ambience, entertainment, safe environment, comfortable seating and clean surroundings were the critical factors indicating the choice of drinkscapes for the respondents. Regression analysis also suggested a significant impact of tourists' knowledge and past experiences regarding alcohol consumption on the choice of alcoholic beverages and the choice of drinkscapes. Regarding the implications for drinkscape management, this study suggests placing a stronger emphasis on providing drinkscapes having a beverage list that stands out with good brands and a variety of quality alcoholic beverages, a good ambience that emphasized a safe and clean environment and good entertainment to attract customers to stand out in this competitive industry. This study also contributes to the field by providing practical information that will enable bar managers to facilitate memorable drinking experiences better.

또래선택과 또래영향이 청소년 음주 및 흡연에 미치는 영향

Objectives: This study was the first to investigate the role of peer selection and peer influence in adolescent alcohol use and cigarette smoking over three time periods. Methods: Panel data were collected from students in two middle schools in Gyeonggi province for three consecutive years. Starting from their 1st grade, the survey was conducted yearly through the 3rd grade. Social network data were collected by asking students to nominate their five best friends. Peer selection was operationally defined as the proportion of peers with drinking . smoking experiences of the peers a particular student selected as friends, and peer influence was operationally defined as the proportion of peers with drinking (smoking) experiences of the peers who selected a particular student as a friend. Lifetime alcohol use and cigarette smoking were measured. Results: Peer selection significantly impacted adolescent lifetime alcohol use and cigarette smoking. Selecting users as friends predicted drinking as well as smoking. Conclusion: The findings suggest that future adolescent substance abuse prevention programs need to include a stronger focus on peer group formation.

Drinking Trends of Adolescents in One Region of Korea

This study examined the drinking conditions of adolescents in one region of South Korea. Data were collected online, and students from the fourth grade of elementary school to the third grade of high school participated. In this study, participants' 'drinking experience rate' was found to be 22.4%, ‘current drinking rate’ was 4.4%, and 'risk drinking rate' was 2.1%. In particular, the 'drinking experience rate' was 8.2% for elementary schools, 16.8% for middle schools, 28.4% for general high schools, and 38.9% for specialized vocational high schools. In addition, the annual trend showed a downward trend after 2019. Active support is needed to plan and implement alcohol-free health education and alcohol- prevention programs tailored to the drinking conditions of youth in the local community.

Factors Related to Sexual Intercourse Among Korean Middle and High School Students

BackgroundSocial interest in sexual intercourse among teenagers is increasing in Korea. This study aimed to identify factors related to sexual intercourse among adolescents.MethodsThis is a secondary analysis study using data from the 2020 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey, with information regarding 54,948 middle school and high school students in Korea having been analyzed. Demographics, health behavior, and mental health characteristics were included. Data evaluation involved chi-square test and binary multivariable logistic regression analysis.ResultsFor middle school students, sexual intercourse was related to their housing type [Odds Ratio (OR) = 10.698], smoking (OR = 5.165) and drinking (OR = 2.229) experience, suicide attempt (OR = 1.920), gender (OR = 1.632), loneliness (OR = 1.501), sadness and despair (OR = 1.493), year level (OR = 1.457), happiness (OR = 0.772), sleep status (OR = 0.716), economic status (OR = 0.705). For high school students, sexual intercourse was related to their smoking experience (OR = 4.746), housing type (OR = 3.661), drinking experience (OR = 2.840), drug use (OR = 2.511), suicide attempt (OR = 2.071), year level (OR = 1.989), sadness and despair (OR = 1.506), gender (OR = 1.429), suicide plan (OR = 1.402), loneliness (OR = 1.270), academic performance (OR = 1.165), happiness (OR = 0.865), subjective health status (OR = 0.814), and economic status (OR = 0.727). However, sleep status was statistically significant for middle school students, but not for high school students. Academic performance, drug use, suicide plan, and subjective health status were statistically significant in high school students, but not in middle school students.ConclusionA program that can directly mediate these factors must be prepared. When conducting sex education for adolescents, mental health-related factors must also be considered.