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Energy Drink Consumption, Depression, and Salutogenic Sense of Coherence Among Adolescents and Young Adults

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  • Ákos Tóth

    (Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Science, University of Pécs, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Rita Soós

    (Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, H-7621 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Etelka Szovák

    (Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, H-7621 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Noemi M. Najbauer

    (Institute of English Studies, University of Pécs, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Dalma Tényi

    (Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, H-7623 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Györgyi Csábí

    (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, H-7623 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Márta Wilhelm

    (Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Science, University of Pécs, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary)

Abstract

The prevalence of energy drink consumption has increased in Hungary over the past 10–15 years. This study assesses the frequency, motivations, and adverse effects of energy drink consumption, and examines how the process of becoming a regular consumer is connected with sense of coherence and depression symptoms. A total of 631 high school and college students were assessed using the Depression Scale (BDS-13) and Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13). Logistic regression models were fit to test the effect of and links between factors influencing addiction to energy drink use. A total of 31.1% (95% CI: 27.4–34.7) of those surveyed consumed energy drinks, 24.0% of those affected consumed the energy drink with alcohol, 71.4% (95% CI: 64.7–77.3) experienced adverse effects following energy drink consumption, and 10.2% (95% CI: 6.7–15.2) experienced at least four symptoms simultaneously. The most common motivations of consumption were fatigue, taste, and fun. Obtained by multivariate logistic regression models, after adjustment for sex and age, SOC and tendency to depression had a significant influence on the respondents’ odds of addiction. The tendency to depression increases the chances of addiction, while a strong sense of coherence diminishes the effects of depression. Young people in Hungary have been shown to consume energy drinks in quantities that are detrimental to their health. Complex preventive measures and programs are needed to address the problem. Families and educators should strive to instill a strong sense of coherence in children from an early age.

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  • Ákos Tóth & Rita Soós & Etelka Szovák & Noemi M. Najbauer & Dalma Tényi & Györgyi Csábí & Márta Wilhelm, 2020. "Energy Drink Consumption, Depression, and Salutogenic Sense of Coherence Among Adolescents and Young Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-12, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:4:p:1290-:d:321730
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    1. Rita Soós & Ádám Gyebrovszki & Ákos Tóth & Sára Jeges & Márta Wilhelm, 2021. "Effects of Caffeine and Caffeinated Beverages in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults: Short Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(23), pages 1-20, November.
    2. Trésor Carsi Kuhangana & Taty Muta Musambo & Joseph Pyana Kitenge & Tony Kayembe-Kitenge & Arlène Kazadi Ngoy & Paul Musa Obadia & Célestin Banza Lubaba Nkulu & Angélique Kamugisha & Eric Deconinck & , 2021. "Energy Drink Consumption among Adolescents Attending Schools in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-12, July.
    3. Vilija Malinauskiene & Romualdas Malinauskas, 2021. "Predictors of Adolescent Depressive Symptoms," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(9), pages 1-13, April.
    4. Majid Mapkhot Goaill & Mohammed A. Al-Hakimi & Hamood Mohammed Al-Hattami & Mohsen Ali Murshid & Amal Al-Mogahed & Sharf Obad, 2023. "The Impact of Promotional Activities on the Purchase and Repurchase Intention of Energy Drinks in Yemen Under Different Levels of Awareness of the Potential Adverse Effects," SAGE Open, , vol. 13(4), pages 21582440231, December.
    5. Ana Cristina Mafla & Mauricio Herrera-López & Karen España-Fuelagan & Iván Ramírez-Solarte & Carmen Gallardo Pino & Falk Schwendicke, 2021. "Psychometric Properties of the SOC-13 Scale in Colombian Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(24), pages 1-9, December.

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