Drinking with Design: young drinkers as psychoactive consumers

Brain, Kevin; Parker, Howard; Carnwath, Tom

doi:10.1080/713660094

Cited by 37 publications

(22 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…This normality is reinforced by peer groups, local surroundings (where most people are drinking in the same way), and in some ways fuelled by the largely positive experiences that arise. These findings are not distinct from the motivational research where the reasons for drinking in this manner appear largely rational for young people, at least over the short term (Brain et al, 2000;Coleman & Cater 2005;Engineer et al, 2003;Harnett et al, 2000;Harrington, 2000;Honess et al, 2000;Hughes et al, 1997;Kloep et al, 2001;Matthews et al, 2006;Newcombe et al, 1995;Norman et al, 1998;Pavis et al, 1997).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 60%

Changing the culture of young people's binge drinking: From motivations to practical solutions

Coleman

Cater

2007

Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Aims: This paper explores young people's own opinions about how the 'drinking to get drunk' culture can be changed. More precisely, the two objectives of this study were to explore: (1) whether young people viewed binge drinking as a real 'problem'; and (2) what they thought could be done to reduce binge drinking. Methods: Forty in-depth interviews and four focus group discussions were held with young binge drinkers aged 18-25 years. Participants were recruited from nine different community-based sites in Caerphilly Borough County, South Wales (a binge drinking 'hot-spot'). Findings: On the whole, most young people did not classify themselves as binge drinkers, with drinking considered to be part of a normal and fun existence. Although some people thought nothing would work to stop binge drinking, other responses included: shocktactics that young people could relate to (i.e. experiences of peers rather than 'diseased livers'), witnessing and reflecting on antisocial and embarrassing behaviour, acknowledging the likelihood of regretted sexual experiences, and greater enforcement of not purchasing alcohol when drunk. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of a more understandable definition of binge drinking, perhaps based on being drunk rather than units. Also, opinions suggest that youth-, culturally-and ethnically-specific interventions are likely to be more effective. To close, the paper emphasizes the importance of any intervention having the full support of a methodologically sound and rigorous evaluation.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 60%

Changing the culture of young people's binge drinking: From motivations to practical solutions

Coleman

Cater

2007

Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Telling stories about drinking is important for identity construction (Giles 1999). Young men and women purchase different forms of identity through consuming alcoholic drinks with their friends (Brain et al 2000) and continue to create gender identities through the subsequent telling of these stories (Peralta 2007).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Alcohol Consumption, Gender Identities and Women’s Changing Social Positions

2008

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Young adults in Western countries are drinking more alcohol than ever before, particularly young women. This study aimed to explore how women are (re)defining their gender identities in relation to men through consumption of alcohol. Eight friendship discussion groups were conducted in Auckland, New Zealand, with 16 women and 16 men aged 20-29 years. Participants viewed binge drinking as a routine, normal part of everyday life. Women's drinking was linked to pleasure and fun, with positive descriptions of female participants who were frequently intoxicated. However, other drunk women were positioned as deviant and breaking traditional codes of femininity. Findings are discussed in terms of women's changing social positions and the accomplishment of gender identities through local communities of practice.

show abstract

“…It is widely agreed that alcohol use facilitates the initiation of sexual relationships (Abrahamson, 2004;Ferris, 1997;MacLean and Moore, 2014). Many studies identify how being with friends enhances the experience of using alcohol and produces a sense of connection with others (Brain et al, 2000;De Crespigny and Vincent, 1999;Szmigin et al, 2008;Törrönen and Maunu, 2007). Recounting drinking stories, particularly via social media, evidently strengthens ties between friends (Brown and Gregg, 2012;Griffin et al, 2009;Tutenges and Sandberg, 2013).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Alcohol and the Constitution of Friendship for Young Adults

MacLean

2015

Sociology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Friendship, sociologists suggest, is defined by institutionalized rules to a lesser degree than other important relationships. Hence it must be sustained through specific friendship-making practices. Social science literature tends to conceptualize friendship as enhancing the pleasures of alcohol use rather than as central to friendship production. This article examines alcohol as a technology in contemporary young adults' friendship-making. Interviews with 60 drinkers aged 18-24 years in Melbourne, Australia demonstrate that drinking builds intimacy, particularly when similar levels of intoxication are achieved. Fear in night-time entertainment precincts underlines trust in friends.To manage uncertainty about responsibilities involved in friendship, young adults negotiate how they will care for each other when they are drunk. Providing this care occasionally jeopardizes friendship, in different ways for women and men. Understanding the import of friendship-making in alcohol use helps explain the persistence of heavy drinking and suggest opportunities for harm reduction.

show abstract

Drinking with Design: young drinkers as psychoactive consumers

Cited by 37 publications

References 0 publications

Changing the culture of young people's binge drinking: From motivations to practical solutions

Changing the culture of young people's binge drinking: From motivations to practical solutions

Alcohol Consumption, Gender Identities and Women’s Changing Social Positions

Alcohol and the Constitution of Friendship for Young Adults

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About