The culture of alcohol in the U.S. military: Correlations with problematic drinking behaviors and negative consequences of alcohol use

  • Meadows, S. O., Beckman, R., Engel, C. C., & Jeffery, D. D. (2023). The culture of alcohol in the U.S. military: Correlations with problematic drinking behaviors and negative consequences of alcohol use. Armed Forces & Society, 49(2), 531-555. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095327X211069162

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1177/0095327X211069162

Authors

Meadows, Sarah O.
Beckman, Robin
Engel, Charles C.
Jeffery, Diana D.

Publication Type

Article

Focus Terms

Substance use
Physical health

Branch of Service

Army
Air Force
Marine Corps
Navy
Coast Guard
Multiple branches

Military Affiliation

Active Duty

Subject Affiliation

Active duty service member

Population

Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

Methodology

Quantitative Study
Cross-Sectional Study

Journal

Armed Forces & Society

Keywords

alcohol use
readiness
risky behavior
military culture

Sponsors

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Publisher/Sponsoring Organization

SAGE Journals

Author Affiliation

RAND Corporation, SOM
RAND Corporation, RB
RAND Corporation, CCE
Health Psychologist, DDJ

URL

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0095327X211069162

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