Alcohol consumption in an empty nest

Scervini, Francesco and Trucchi, Serena ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1932-7201 2026. Alcohol consumption in an empty nest. Journal of Population Economics 39 (3) , 40. 10.1007/s00148-026-01182-y

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Abstract

This paper contributes to the understanding of alcohol consumption in adulthood by investigating the impact of a specific life event: the transition to an empty nest, when adult children move out of the parental home. Our findings using English data show a significant increase in alcohol consumption in an empty nest, characterised by more regular drinking patterns and a moderate increase in daily intake. The most affected groups include couples, high-income individuals, those actively employed, and respondents aged 45–60. We also provide evidence on the mechanisms underlying this relationship, supporting a key role of relaxation and changes in time use.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Business (Including Economics)
Additional Information:	License information from Publisher: LICENSE 1: URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Type: open-access
Publisher:	Springer
ISSN:	0933-1433
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	1 July 2026
Date of Acceptance:	29 May 2026
Last Modified:	01 Jul 2026 11:05
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/187850

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