Alcoholic beverages consumption in students: prevalence and incidence of sociocultural factors

Adolescent alcohol consumption is a global phenomenon of increasing concern due to its detrimental effects on the physical, psychological, and social well-being of young individuals. Adolescence, a critical stage in human development, is characterized by emotional, social, and physical changes that heighten vulnerability to external influences, including social and familial pressures. The present study aimed to analyze the relationship between alcohol consumption and sociocultural factors among fourth- and fifth-grade high school students from an educational institution in Puno, Peru. The research adopted a quantitative approach with a non-experimental design and a descriptive scope. The findings revealed no statistically significant association between alcohol consumption and the four sociocultural factors—family, school, cultural, and social (p > 0.05). Additionally, the effect sizes, as measured by Cramer’s V coefficient, were below 0.300, indicating very weak to weak levels of association. In conclusion, no statistically significant relationship was observed within the specific context studied between alcohol consumption and the aforementioned sociocultural factors. The study recommends that future research explore additional variables, such as psychological, economic, or individual factors, which might influence alcohol consumption. Furthermore, it suggests employing more robust research designs or larger samples to deepen the analysis of sociocultural factors and better understand this complex issue.