Alcohol Use by Students at an Emerging University in South Africa

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ID19452209
AutoresMirriam Mogotsi (University of Limpopo, (Turfloop Campus), Pretoria, South Africa), Kathryn Nel (0000-0001-8892-4176, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), Polokwane, South Africa), Wilna Basson (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), Pretoria, South Africa), Cebile Tebele (0000-0002-6067-7254, University of South Africa (Unisa), Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria, South Africa)
Ano2014
Volume5
Fascículo2
Páginas187-195
Data de publicação2014-04-01
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Sociology and Social Anthropology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0976-6634 • E-ISSN: 2456-6764
EditoraKamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1080/09766634.2014.11885623
OpenAlexW2182291176
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas4

The excessive drinking of alcohol by students, enrolled in institutions of higher learning, is an issue which has been reported in literature globally. As South Africa has a very high alcohol consumption rate per capita, this problem is compounded. This study aimed to gain knowledge and understanding of alcohol use amongst first year students enrolled at an emerging university in South Africa. A quantitative research approach using a crosssectional survey design was utilised. Open-ended questions were added to the survey protocol to add a holistic element to the research. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, the Chi square test and an independent t-test. Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) was used to analyse data gleaned from open-ended questions. Results indicated that first year students aged 18-26 years (SD=3.37) used alcohol with negative academic and social consequences. Male and female students reported similar drinking patterns in terms of when, how much and the types of alcohol they drink. The majority of students acknowledged that moderate and responsible alcohol consumption is necessary. However, this does not generally translate into responsible drinking behaviours

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