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Understanding behaviour in context: putting individuals and their worlds back together again

Hill, K. (2017) Understanding behaviour in context: putting individuals and their worlds back together again. Poster presented to: Images of Research Exhibition 2016-17, The University of Northampton, 2017-02-01 - 2017-02-01.

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Abstract:
Alcohol misuse remains a public health concern. Research focusing on preventing harmful consumption often suggests drinkers act rationally in choosing to consume alcohol. As behaviour is believed to be mediated by cognitive attributes (e.g. beliefs, attitudes, intentions), a focus is often on changing drinker attitudes or intentions to consume alcohol. However, these approaches are limited when explaining why individuals continue to engage in risky behaviours despite being aware of risks. An alternative position is that alcohol misuse is often unplanned, irrational and largely influenced by context. My research therefore focuses not just on cognitive mediators of behaviour, but how behaviour might be determined by individuals who are complexly embodied and intricately embedded in rich physical and social contexts. Using a range of mixed methods, my work suggests there is theoretical and practical value in understanding behaviour in context, not only because it puts individuals and their worlds back together again.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Creators:
Hill, K.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Date:
1 February 2017
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
Images of Research Exhibition 2016-17
Event Title:
Images of Research Exhibition 2016-17
Event Dates:
2017-02-01 - 2017-02-01
Place of Publication:
GBR
Event Location:
The University of Northampton
Event Type:
Other
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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