Exploring how entering high-risk jobs affects alcohol use in young adults
Utilization of a Social Network Approach To Examine The School-To-Work Transition: Examination of High-Risk Work Environments
This study is looking at how starting high-risk jobs, like in construction or food service, affects drinking habits in young adults aged 18 to 25, and it aims to see how their work environment influences their alcohol use over two years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11101396 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between entering high-risk occupations and changes in alcohol use among emerging adults aged 18 to 25. By recruiting a national sample of 400 participants, the study will track their alcohol consumption before and after starting jobs in industries known for high alcohol misuse, such as construction and food service. Participants will complete multiple assessments over two years, including daily diaries to capture their experiences and the influence of their work environment on their drinking habits. The goal is to understand how social factors at work impact alcohol use during this critical transition period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are emerging adults aged 18 to 25 who are about to start jobs in high-risk work environments for alcohol misuse.
Not a fit: Patients who are not entering high-risk occupations or are outside the age range of 18 to 25 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted prevention strategies to reduce alcohol misuse among young adults entering high-risk occupations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that social environments significantly influence alcohol use, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meisel, Matthew K — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Meisel, Matthew K
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.