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The sober rave project: investigating the acceptability and personal experiences of alcohol-free dance events

Hill, K. M., Davies, E., Brown, K., Johansson, M. and Smith, J. (2018) The sober rave project: investigating the acceptability and personal experiences of alcohol-free dance events. Poster presented to: Images of Research 2017-2018, The University of Northampton, 31 January - April 2018.

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Abstract:
Our research is an innovative, European-wide collaborative investigation into the benefits of alcohol-free events, otherwise known as ‘sober raves’. Much of the existing behaviour work which focuses on preventing and regulating maladaptive alcohol misuse suggests individuals act rationally in choosing to consume alcohol. However, intentions and other cognitive mediators often fail to map onto actual behaviour and do not explain why individuals continue to carry out risky health-risk behaviours, despite being aware of the associated risks. Substance use is also often driven by the pursuit of pleasure, rather than by the avoidance of harms. For example, many young people get social pleasures from drinking alcohol, but due to limited alcohol-free socialising opportunities non-drinkers can feel stigmatised. Our research is focusing on the perceived acceptability, attitudes and perceptions of a range of alcohol-free events for young people across Europe. Following the first stage of this research project, we hope to explore how these types of events could be used as a means of reducing alcohol consumption in young people.
Subjects:
R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > R726.7 Health psychology
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV5001 Alcoholism. Intemperance. Temperance reform
Creators:
Hill, K. M., Davies, E., Brown, K., Johansson, M. and Smith, J.
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Health
Social Issues
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Date:
31 January 2018
Date Type:
Publication
Event Title:
Images of Research 2017-2018
Event Dates:
31 January - April 2018
Event Location:
The University of Northampton
Event Type:
Conference
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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