title: Drinking in bars: an observational study of companion status and drinking behavior.
abstract: The drinking behavior of 329 patrons was observed in three public drinking settings in Boston. Variations in drinking behavior and patron characteristics at each site were noted. Group setting was significantly related to duration of stay among males in two sites. Duration of stay was related to level of consumption in all sites for men and women. The relationship between companion status and drinking behavior varied by site and sex of patron.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D012919:Social Behavior; D012931:Social Environment