Life Events and Alcohol Behavior Among Older Adults
The GerontologistPublished 1 August 1988
Anthony J. La Greca, Ronald L. Akers, Jeffrey W. Dwyer
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Abstract
The relationship between life events and alcohol behavior was investigated among those 60 years of age and over (n = 1,410) in two retirement and two age-heterogeneous communities. The hypothesis that higher frequency, greater quantity, or problem drinking occurs in this age group as a response to significant life events was not supported. If anything, the experience of life events pointed toward a decrease in drinking. Additionally, social support networks were not significant mediators for the impact of life events on alcohol use.
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