THE PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECT OF WINE SHOPS SITUATED IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS

AUTHOR – ADITYA SINGH* & DR. ARVIND KUMAR SINGH**

* STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH LUCKNOW CAMPUS, LUCKNOW

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH LUCKNOW CAMPUS, LUCKNOW

BEST CITATION – ADITYA SINGH & DR. ARVIND KUMAR SINGH, THE PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECT OF WINE SHOPS SITUATED IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (4) OF 2025, PG. 534-538, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

The rise in the number of wine shops in Indian residential localities has become a matter of increasing concern among citizens, policymakers, and health professionals. This research paper investigates the psychosocial effects that wine shops exert on neighbourhoods, particularly focusing on mental well-being, behavioural changes, social cohesion, and safety perceptions among residents. Through a mixed- methods approach involving both primary and secondary data collection, this study identifies key psychological stressors and social consequences emerging due to the presence of alcohol outlets in community spaces. The findings suggest a strong correlation between the proximity of wine shops and increased levels of anxiety, public disturbances, safety concerns, and the erosion of communal trust. This paper also explores policy implications and proposes recommendations for urban planning and public health management.