ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND SELF ESTEEM IN ADOLESCENTS

Back Ground: In India use of alcohol is higher in deprived communities contributing to thirty Percent of use to the male population and five percent of use to female population .And in recent years the alcohol use of young people is increased and as their age increases their quantity and frequency of intake has also been increased. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the level of self esteem and alcohol consumption in male adolescents. Materials and Methods: A descriptive design with quantitative method was adopted. The study was restricted to the sample size of about 60 male adolescents aged between 18-20 yrs selected by purposive sampling technique. The investigator used the standardized tool of AUDIT-Alcohol use disorder identification test and Rosenberg self esteem scale. Data analysis was done using SPSS v 16.0 software. Results: Results revealed that the majority of the adolescents had positive self esteem (80 %) and only (20%) presented low self esteem. With AUDIT score, 75 % did not consume alcohol hazardously and no samples were fall under the category of high risk level and alcohol dependence. Privacy and the confidentiality of the information provided are strictly maintained throughout the research process. Conclusion: It was concluded that the adolescents presented high self esteem and low alcohol consumption. Therefore, it is necessary to promote the protective factors for maintaining the Positive self concept and self image and implement preventive programs related to substance use among the adolescents