Socio-cultural norms and roles in the use and abuse of alcohol among members of a rural community in Southeast Nigeria

Social influences together with local cultural norms are central factors that can influence the use of alcohol. The study, therefore, identified socio-cultural norms and roles capable of influencing alcohol use among young people in an alcohol producing community, in Nigeria. We used qualitative tec...

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Published in:Health education research 2017-10, Vol.32 (5), p.423-436
Main Authors: Nwagu, E. N., Dibia, S. I. C., Odo, A. N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Education
Drinking
Focus Groups
Foreign Countries
Health technology assessment
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Qualitative Research
Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)
Self Control
Social Behavior
Social Influences
Sociocultural Patterns
Youth
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Summary:Social influences together with local cultural norms are central factors that can influence the use of alcohol. The study, therefore, identified socio-cultural norms and roles capable of influencing alcohol use among young people in an alcohol producing community, in Nigeria. We used qualitative technique – focused group discussions among selected key persons in the area of study. Three groups; adult males, adult females and youths were engaged in discussions around the themes of socio-cultural; norms, roles, beliefs, values and practices that influences alcohol abuse. The focus group discussions lasted for 60–90 min and each group comprised 8–10 participants. The discussions took place in February 2016. Nine socio-cultural themes emerged following a thematic analysis of the findings, one of which is: Involvement of those who should control drinking in palm wine business hinder control of abuse. Using Vygotsky’s Socio-cultural theory guide, the researchers were able to provide the scaffolding that supported the expression of the harmful effect of alcohol abuse and suggestions for improving control by participants.
ISSN:0268-1153
1465-3648
DOI:10.1093/her/cyx058