Journal article
A qualitative exploration of young women's drinking experiences and associated protective behaviours
Journal of Youth Studies, Vol.17(6), pp.749-762
2013
Abstract
While initial research supports the effectiveness of protective strategies in mitigating young people's alcohol-related harm, few studies have investigated these behaviours from a uniquely female perspective. Yet, young women consume alcohol within a social context that is distinctly different from that of young men and face risks that are specific to their gender. To explore a group of young Australian women's experiences, perceptions of risks and use of protective strategies in relation to drinking in public places, we conducted either focus groups or one-on-one telephone interviews with a total of 40 women aged 18-24 years. While young women reported substantial risks associated with drinking, they also reported using a range of protective behaviours that moderated the adverse effects of alcohol, with most of these strategies being derived from the friendship group to which the women belonged. Our findings add to the limited body of knowledge on women's insights into, and their use of protective strategies to minimise the negative consequences of alcohol.
Details
- Title
- A qualitative exploration of young women's drinking experiences and associated protective behaviours
- Authors
- Kerry Ann Armstrong (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyHanna Watling (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyJeremy D Davey (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyMillie Darvell (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Journal of Youth Studies, Vol.17(6), pp.749-762
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2013
- DOI
- 10.1080/13676261.2013.844783
- ISSN
- 1367-6261; 1367-6261
- Organisation Unit
- Road Safety Research Collaboration; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451481102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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