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The Role of Religion and Religiosity in Alcohol Consumption in Adolescents in Spain

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This study explored the relationship between religion, religiosity and alcohol consumption in a sample of 2.890 adolescents (ages 12–18) in Madrid, Spain. Results showed that non-believers were the group that consume and abuse alcohol the most, as opposed to Catholics. Besides, religiosity was related to a lower alcohol use. Therefore, religion and religiosity in Spanish adolescents appear to be related to a low alcohol use. This contribution may help to clarify the risk and protection factors for alcohol consumption by adolescents and contribute to strengthening the preventive actions.

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  1. Department of Psychology, University Pontificia Comillas, C/Universidad Comillas, 3, 28049, Madrid, Spain

    Belén Charro Baena, Jose M. Caperos & María Prieto

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Charro Baena, B., Meneses, C., Caperos, J.M. et al. The Role of Religion and Religiosity in Alcohol Consumption in Adolescents in Spain. J Relig Health 58, 1477–1487 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0694-z

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