The present study analyzed focus groups (FGs) used as part of a prevention action project targeting students in their secondary school to identify a prevention strategy capable of modifying adolescents' opinions on alcohol and its consumption. This part of the research aimed to provide a 1st snapshot of the topics developed. Among the main topics that emerged spontaneously were: the idea that alcohol consumption is natural in our society; the limited awareness of the risks of drinking; the concept that there is a normal use of alcohol; and abuse being related to problems of physical and psychological health.

Focus groups as a means for preventing adolescent alcohol consumption: qualitative and process analysis.

GATTA, MICHELA;FERRUZZA, EMILIA
2015

Abstract

The present study analyzed focus groups (FGs) used as part of a prevention action project targeting students in their secondary school to identify a prevention strategy capable of modifying adolescents' opinions on alcohol and its consumption. This part of the research aimed to provide a 1st snapshot of the topics developed. Among the main topics that emerged spontaneously were: the idea that alcohol consumption is natural in our society; the limited awareness of the risks of drinking; the concept that there is a normal use of alcohol; and abuse being related to problems of physical and psychological health.
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