Giovanni Aresi1, Simon Moore2, Elena Marta3. 1. Psychology Department, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Gemelli 1, 20123 Milano, Italy giovanni.aresi@unicatt.it. 2. Violence and Society Research Group, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XY, UK. 3. Psychology Department, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Gemelli 1, 20123 Milano, Italy.
Abstract
AIMS: To examine changes in alcohol intake and consequences in Italian students studying abroad. METHODS: Italian exchange students planning to study abroad were invited to report on their drinking and alcohol-related negative consequences before and after their time abroad. RESULTS: After excluding those who abstained throughout, data on 121 students were analysed and showed that they tended to consume more alcohol and experience more alcohol-related negative consequences compared to their pre-departure levels. CONCLUSION: The added alcohol risk of study abroad for Italian students merits consideration of possible opportunities for intervention.
AIMS: To examine changes in alcohol intake and consequences in Italian students studying abroad. METHODS: Italian exchange students planning to study abroad were invited to report on their drinking and alcohol-related negative consequences before and after their time abroad. RESULTS: After excluding those who abstained throughout, data on 121 students were analysed and showed that they tended to consume more alcohol and experience more alcohol-related negative consequences compared to their pre-departure levels. CONCLUSION: The added alcohol risk of study abroad for Italian students merits consideration of possible opportunities for intervention.
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