Do schools and alcohol mix? Australian parents' perspectives
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21601014 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Conor Gilligan (0000-0001-5493-4309, University of Newcastle Australia), Therese Shaw (0000-0003-1150-9366, The Kids Research Institute Australia), S Beatty (0000-0002-8230-9735, Edith Cowan University), Laura Thomas (0000-0001-5311-2362, Curtin University), Karen Lombardi (0000-0001-8016-2197, The Kids Research Institute Australia), Robyn Johnston (0000-0003-0800-9336, The Kids Research Institute Australia), Robyn Susanne Johnston |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 120 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 229-245 |
| Publication date | 2020-07-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0965-4283 • E-ISSN: 1758-714X |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/he-02-2020-0010 |
| OpenAlex | W3047060078 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
Purpose Alcohol use by adults at school events and alcohol promotion through school fundraising activities is common, but little is known about secondary school parents' attitudes towards these practices. Parental attitudes may influence principals' decision-making on this topic, particularly in jurisdictions where education department guidance is limited. This study explored parents' attitudes towards the consumption or promotion of alcohol in schools or at school events. Design/methodology/approach Parents ( n = 298) from five non-government secondary schools in Western Australia completed an online survey and provided responses relating to the promotion and availability of alcohol through their child's school. Findings This sample of parents were evenly divided in support of alcohol consumption or support of schools as alcohol-free zones. Parents reporting higher alcohol consumption were more supportive of alcohol promotion and use through schools, and those with higher education supported use of alcohol for school fundraising. Almost 20% of parents were neutral on several measures indicating they could be swayed by social pressure. Engaging parents is an ongoing challenge for school principals and alcohol may play a part in engagement activities. The results from this small, exploratory study suggest even engaged parents may have very differing views on alcohol use in schools. Practical implications Education departments are encouraged to explore these issues carefully and introduce changes incrementally to assist decision-making and minimise potential parent disengagement. Originality/value This paper addresses a knowledge gap about parents' attitudes towards alcohol in secondary schools. These findings can support those involved in the development of school alcohol policies
Alcohol education · Disengagement theory · Exploratory research · Health promotion · Medical education · Originality · Political science · Public health · Sociology · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Nursing · Parental Involvement in Education · Psychology · Social Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support · Gerontology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |