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- The study focused on young Mexican-American males with low income and education, high alcohol consumption, and regular driving habits.
- Four key factors contributing to DUI behavior were identified: a permissive drinking culture, the association of heavy drinking with masculinity, insufficient knowledge of DUI laws and risks, and a lack of accountability among undocumented drivers.
- Data was gathered from questionnaires and focus groups, including insights from partners of the participants, highlighting the social context surrounding these behaviors.
Article Abstract
Determinants of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) were explored among a sample of relatively young Mexican-American males with limited income and education, high levels of alcohol consumption, and regular vehicle use. Data were collected using questionnaires (N=104) and focus groups (N=27), including a focus group with wives and girlfriends (N=4). Four mechanisms that may contribute to the high rate of DUI behavior in this population were identified: (1) a subculture of permissiveness toward drinking and driving for men, (2) heavy drinking, promoted by machismo and a propensity to measure masculinity with alcohol intake, (3) inadequate knowledge of DUI statutes and inadequate understanding of the relationships between BAC, impairment, and crash risk, and (4) for undocumented drivers, lack of accountability in case of an alcohol-related incident.
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