Rating Group found out how often Ukrainians consume alcoholic beverages and how this is connected to their relationships with a partner.

This is the second part of a survey conducted at the request of the Institute of Psychology and Psychotherapy. The first part — about Ukrainians’ relationships with their partners — can be viewed at the link.

Alcohol consumption

• 44% of respondents did not consume alcohol at all during the past month, 24% did so once a month, 21% — several times a month, 9% — several times a week, and 2% — daily or almost daily.
• Alcohol consumption is more common among younger (18–35 years) and middle-aged (36–50 years) respondents, men, and those who have a partner.
• Less affluent respondents reported drinking alcohol less frequently.
  

Drinking together with a partner

• Respondents more often consume alcohol separately from their partners.
• During the past month, 61% did not drink alcohol together with their partner at all, 19% did so once a month, 15% — several times a month, and 4% — several times a week.
• Joint alcohol consumption is less common among older respondents (51+) and those who report having poor relationships with their partners.

Impact on relationships with a partner

• An overwhelming majority (81%) of respondents who have a partner said that alcohol consumption does not affect their relationship.13% believe it worsens the relationship, while 2% think it improves it.
• Concerns about alcohol having a negative impact on relationships are more frequently expressed by young people aged 18–35, those who have poor relationships with their partners, and those who do not drink alcohol together.

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Rating Group is one of the largest research institutions in Ukraine, operating on the market since 2008.The company is registered in Ukraine and has extensive experience conducting sociological surveys both in Ukraine and abroad. The group includes the following divisions: Rating Sociological Group, Rating Lab (Research Laboratory), Rating Online Platform, and Rating Call Center.