Alcohol consumption in early adolescence is differently associated with sociodemographic and psychosocial factors according to gender (HBSC 2014, Wallonia, Belgium)

Abstract Introduction During adolescence, while the body is still in development, alcohol consumption can cause irreversible damages. Well-being and family, social and school environment may influence alcohol consumption among adolescents. According to their gender, they may be more or less receptive to some of these influences. Our aim was to identify potential gender differences in the correlates of alcohol consumption in early adolescence. Methods Analyses were based on 4,714 10–14-year-old adolescents attending schools in Wallonia, and included in the 2014 Health Behaviour in School-aged C... Mehr ...