Differences in the Drinking Behaviors of Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and Vietnamese College Students

Abstract

ABSTRACT. Objective: This study examined alcohol drinking behaviors across ethnic subgroups of Asian college students by gender, foreign-born status, and college-related living arrangements. Method: Univariate and ordinal logistic regression analyses were employed to explore male and female Asian subgroup differences in alcohol drinking behaviors. The sample included 753 male and female undergraduates between the ages of 18 and 27 years who self-identifi ed as Chinese, Filipino, Korean, or Vietnamese and who varied in their foreign-born status. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire on their alcohol drinking practices. Results: Ordinal regression analysis assessed risks for increased consumption and found that Korean and Filipino students reported higher levels of alcohol consumption compared with other Asian subgroups. Students living in on-campus dormitories and in offcampus apartments reported higher alcohol consumption than did those living at home. Being born in the United States was a signifi cant predictor of higher levels of alcohol consumption for women but not for men. Conclusions: Results of this study indicate the need for campus alcohol education and prevention programs capable of responding to specifi c Asian subgroup needs. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs 70: [568][569][570][571][572][573][574] 2009)

Comparison of heavy episodic drinking patterns between Korean and Chinese immigrants

“…Additionally, acculturation was not significant in the model even though this is a factor in past research (Cook et al, 2012;Lum et al, 2009 This study has several limitations, including a reliance on self-report data, which may have some biases. Asian Americans may feel hesitant to admit to alcohol-use issues due to social pressures.…”

“…Recent research has illustrated an increase in alcoholrelated problems in Asian immigrant populations (Cook et al, 2012;Lum et al, 2009). This is especially concerning given the rapid growth of this population in the United States.…”

“…According to Hahm et al (2004), Asian American adolescents with higher degrees of acculturation were more likely to drink. Furthermore, American-born persons were more likely to consume higher levels of alcohol (Lum et al, 2009). In a sample of 952 Asian Americans, degree of integration into American culture significantly influenced increased drinking (Cook et al, 2012).…”

“…Recent studies have detected a rise in alcohol-related problems among Asian Americans (Hahm et al, 2004;Iwamoto et al, 2012), which may be related to increased acculturation of younger generations (Cook et al, 2012;Grant et al, 2004;Hahm et al, 2004;Lum, Corliss, Mays, Cochran, & Lui, 2009;Sakai et al, 2005;Yun & Park, 2008). According to Hahm et al (2004), Asian American adolescents with higher degrees of acculturation were more likely to drink.…”

“…Individuals of Korean descent typically report the highest drinking rates among Asian subgroups (Lee et al, 2013;Lum et al, 2009;Parrish, 1995;Weatherspoon, Danko, & Johnson, 1992). Compared to Asian non-drinkers, Asian individuals who reported higher levels of education, went to nightclubs, and did not attend weekly worship were more likely to drink alcohol (Chi, Lubben, & Kitano, 1989).…”