The 'sober eye': examining attitudes towards non-drinkers in Australia.
Non-drinkers
alcohol
stigma
threat
Journal
Psychology & health
ISSN: 1476-8321
Titre abrégé: Psychol Health
Pays: England
ID NLM: 8807983
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
04 2021
04 2021
Historique:
pubmed:
15
7
2020
medline:
24
8
2021
entrez:
15
7
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The proportion of Australians who choose not to drink alcohol has increased in recent years; yet, non-drinkers report experiences of stigma and judgement from peers for this choice. This study aimed to explore the attitudes that exist towards non-drinkers and examine what drives this stigma. Thematic analysis of four focus groups was undertaken, comprising 37 drinking and non-drinking Australian adults. Three themes were identified that elucidate the stigma, with non-drinkers being perceived as a: (1) Through the lens of Integrated Threat Theory, this study proposes that the stigma experienced by non-drinkers may be understood as a response to threats non-drinkers are perceived to pose to drinkers' group values (e.g. hedonism) and self-esteem. This study offers new direction for health promotion efforts to challenge negative perceptions of non-drinkers.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
The proportion of Australians who choose not to drink alcohol has increased in recent years; yet, non-drinkers report experiences of stigma and judgement from peers for this choice. This study aimed to explore the attitudes that exist towards non-drinkers and examine what drives this stigma.
METHOD
Thematic analysis of four focus groups was undertaken, comprising 37 drinking and non-drinking Australian adults.
RESULTS
Three themes were identified that elucidate the stigma, with non-drinkers being perceived as a: (1)
CONCLUSION
Through the lens of Integrated Threat Theory, this study proposes that the stigma experienced by non-drinkers may be understood as a response to threats non-drinkers are perceived to pose to drinkers' group values (e.g. hedonism) and self-esteem. This study offers new direction for health promotion efforts to challenge negative perceptions of non-drinkers.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32663044
doi: 10.1080/08870446.2020.1792905
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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