Psychological concomitants of the moderate consumption of alcohol

• Autores: Catherine R. Delin, Terry H. Lee
• Localización: Journal of wine research, ISSN 0957-1264, Vol. 3, Nº 1, 1992, págs. 5-23
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Alcohol has a variety of different effects on the psychosocial functioning of individuals. The negative consequences that result from excessive drinking receive considerable publicity. Less is written about the benefits of a lifestyle that includes moderate drinking. Research relating to this area is reviewed, and other psychological concomitants of moderate consumption are described in this paper. Preliminary evidence suggests that the moderate use of alcohol, specifically wine, among the elderly, enhances several aspects of their functioning. Other groups, including psychiatric in‐patients, may also benefit from the consumption of alcohol in certain contexts. The effects of alcohol on stress, and mood and emotional expression, particularly sex and aggression, are also considered, as is the evidence concerning task performance after the moderate consumption of alcohol. Accumulating findings about the psychological status of moderate drinkers, and the social‐environmental and individual factors that relate to drinking, are reported. The effect of expectancies on the behaviour which follows drinking is a key area for research. Several other areas requiring well‐conducted studies are noted.