TY - JOUR
T1 - The need for accuracy and validity in research on nightlife and drinking : a commentary on Devilly et al. and recommendations for future research
AU - Miller, Peter G.
AU - Chikritzhs, Tanya
AU - Droste, Nicolas
AU - Pennay, Amy
AU - Tomsen, Stephen
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
N2 - Research on nightlife and drinking faces many unique challenges, and validity in research is an important concern. A recent publication by Devilly et al. entitled “SmartStart: Results of a large point of entry study into preloading alcohol and associated behaviours” contains definitions and assumptions about prior work that require more careful consideration. Important issues include: using a definition of pre-drinking which is the same as previous work so that valid comparison can be made, reporting of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels that comply with other work, accurate reporting of response rates, and careful consideration of sampling approaches to maximise ethical integrity. Ensuring consistency of definition and accurate representation of previous literature regarding BAC, pre-drinking and energy drink use, is important for supplying the broader community with reliable information on which policy decisions can be made.
AB - Research on nightlife and drinking faces many unique challenges, and validity in research is an important concern. A recent publication by Devilly et al. entitled “SmartStart: Results of a large point of entry study into preloading alcohol and associated behaviours” contains definitions and assumptions about prior work that require more careful consideration. Important issues include: using a definition of pre-drinking which is the same as previous work so that valid comparison can be made, reporting of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels that comply with other work, accurate reporting of response rates, and careful consideration of sampling approaches to maximise ethical integrity. Ensuring consistency of definition and accurate representation of previous literature regarding BAC, pre-drinking and energy drink use, is important for supplying the broader community with reliable information on which policy decisions can be made.
KW - alcohol
KW - bars (drinking establishments)
KW - blood alcohol
KW - drinking of alcoholic beverages
KW - nightlife
UR - http://handle.westernsydney.edu.au:8081/1959.7/uws:43501
U2 - 10.1016/j.drugpo.2017.09.001
DO - 10.1016/j.drugpo.2017.09.001
M3 - Article
SN - 1873-4758
SN - 0955-3959
VL - 50
SP - 36
EP - 40
JO - International Journal of Drug Policy
JF - International Journal of Drug Policy
ER -