Loneliness and Daily Alcohol Consumption During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Elise Bragard, Salvatore Giorgi, Paul Juneau, Brenda Curtis
Abstract
AIMS: This pilot study aimed to identify associations of loneliness and daily alcohol consumption among US adults during the Coronavirus Disease-2019 pandemic. METHOD: Participants completed daily assessments for 30 days. RESULTS: Results suggest people who feel lonelier on average drink more alcohol, however, people who feel lonelier than usual drink less. CONCLUSION: Findings highlight the need to disaggregate within- and between-person components of alcohol use.
Topics & Concepts
LonelinessCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicAlcohol consumptionSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakAlcoholPsychologyConsumption (sociology)GerontologyPsychiatryMedicineVirologySociologyBiologyInternal medicineDiseaseSocial scienceInfectious disease (medical specialty)BiochemistryOutbreakSubstance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesAlcohol Consumption and Health EffectsHomelessness and Social Issues