Original scientific paper
Drinking in Adolescents – Qualitative Analysis
Senka Samardžić
Gordana Bujšić
Karlo Kožul
Domagoj Tadijan
Abstract
The aim of this paper was to explore alcohol consumption and the development of this habit in the adolescent population
based on qualitative data from 59 anonymous essays written by high school students. We found that the most of adolescents
had their first experiences with alcohol in the seventh or eighth grades. They reported that they usually drank alcohol
to be happy, to relax, to be courageous in approaching the opposite sex, to fit into society, and to be popular. Factors
affecting drinking are influence of peers, family and social attitude towards drinking, laws and enforcement of legislation.
In further prevention programs, we must be able to demonstrate that »having a good time« does not mean drinking
alcohol. Programs for the prevention of alcohol-related problems must begin by adolescence, including both sexes equally
and can be achieved through a coordinated and intense public health effort.
Keywords
adolescents; high-risk behaviors; alcohol and alcoholism; behavior; community interventions; intervention programs
Hrčak ID:
64757
URI
Publication date:
7.3.2011.
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