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Young people & alcohol

Young people's alcohol consumption & its relationship to other outcomes & behaviour

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55% Over half of young people have tried alcohol at age 14.

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About the study

The study explores alcohol consumption among young people aged 14-17 using data from the Longitudinal Study of Young People in England (LSYPE).

It is well known that alcohol consumption among young people is linked to a range of negative outcomes, both contemporary (such as lower educational attainment, smoking and criminal behaviour) and later in life (such as increased risk of drug and alcohol dependency and poorer mental and physical health).

This research builds on knowledge of these relationships by exploring which factors are the most important drivers of alcohol consumption, as well as examining how drinking is related to other behaviours and what the causal links between these behaviours might be. The study also explores relationships between alcohol consumption and educational outcomes among young people at the age of 16/17.

Potential Policy Impact

The study identifies the kinds of young people most likely to consume alcohol as well as its implications for other risky behaviours and educational outcomes.

Methods

The study uses data from the Longitudinal Study of Young People in England (LSYPE). LSYPE began in 2004, interviewing over 15,500 young people aged 14 sampled from schools in England. The same young people have been re-interviewed every year, allowing us to follow their progress up to age 17.

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