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  • Social aspects of alcohol consumption in Poland: An investigation into students' perceptions

    Author(s)
    Kubacki, K
    Siemieniako, D
    Skinner, H
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Kubacki, Krzysztof
    Year published
    2009
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    Purpose - Underpinning this research is an acknowledgement of the increasing attention paid to the social issues raised by young peoples' alcohol consumption. Although earlier research has identified a number of factors contributing to alcohol-related problems in Poland, only a handful of studies attempted to better understand drinking patterns and their influence on alcohol consumption amongst Polish people. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the roles alcohol plays in the life of young people in Poland. Design/methodology/approach - All the data are collected on a university campus in Poland in late autumn 2007 from ...
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    Purpose - Underpinning this research is an acknowledgement of the increasing attention paid to the social issues raised by young peoples' alcohol consumption. Although earlier research has identified a number of factors contributing to alcohol-related problems in Poland, only a handful of studies attempted to better understand drinking patterns and their influence on alcohol consumption amongst Polish people. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the roles alcohol plays in the life of young people in Poland. Design/methodology/approach - All the data are collected on a university campus in Poland in late autumn 2007 from a group of ten university students. The research is conducted in three phases, using two research methods: focus groups and diaries. Purposive sample is used to establish two focus groups (Phases 1 and 3) each of which meet on two occasions, three weeks apart. In the first two week period between each focus group, respondents are asked to keep private diary (Phase 2) recording every occurrence that is, in their opinion, related to alcohol consumption. Findings - The findings are themed around three major factors: quantity of consumed alcohol, frequency of consumption and location of consumption. However, the strongest issue is the pressure experienced by students around the social consumption of alcohol. Research limitations/implications - At a time when young peoples' alcohol consumption is attracting increasing attention from legislators and regulators, a better understanding of young consumers' behaviour may help government and other non-profit organisations create well-informed regulations, policies or educational programmes. Originality/value - Although there is significant amount of research into detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption on physical and psychological health of people in Poland, little research goes into wider social issues or beyond the most visible biological consequences of drinking as anti-social behaviour.
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    Journal Title
    Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes
    Volume
    1
    Issue
    2
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1108/17554210910962512
    Subject
    Commercial services
    Marketing not elsewhere classified
    Tourism
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/42142
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