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AN EXPLORATION OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION EXPECTATIONS AMONG STUDENTS ENTERING UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES: A HEALTH PROMOTION APPROACH TO DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS

dc.contributor.authorWilson, Jeffrey
dc.contributor.copyright-releaseNot Applicableen_US
dc.contributor.degreeMaster of Artsen_US
dc.contributor.departmentSchool of Health & Human Performanceen_US
dc.contributor.ethics-approvalReceiveden_US
dc.contributor.external-examinerDr. Lori Weeksen_US
dc.contributor.graduate-coordinatorDr. Lynne Robinsonen_US
dc.contributor.manuscriptsNot Applicableen_US
dc.contributor.thesis-readerDr. Lois Jacksonen_US
dc.contributor.thesis-readerDr. Heather Neyedlien_US
dc.contributor.thesis-supervisorDr. Jacquie Gahaganen_US
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-21T10:48:43Z
dc.date.available2019-08-21T10:48:43Z
dc.date.defence2016-07-26
dc.date.issued2019-08-21T10:48:43Z
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: University students living in residence consume alcohol in a harmful way. Often this behaviour starts immediately. Little is known about the expectations of students moving into residence. Methods: Exploratory mixed methods. All data was collected using an anonymous online questionnaire. Quantitative data was analyzed using a Kendall’s-tau calculation of correlation. Qualitative data was analyzed using qualitative description. Results: All quantitative variables were found to be correlated. Student’s expectations are based on what they know about the past experiences of others as well as their own history with alcohol consumption. Predominantly students are choosing to drink in residence to feel connected to others and cope with the demands of student life. Discussion: Students have a complex relationship with alcohol. Health promotion is uniquely positioned to address this phenomenon. Conclusion: Higher education institutions like Dalhousie University should use the principles of Health Promotion as a guide to create meaningful change.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10222/76275
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectAlcoholen_US
dc.subjectExpectationsen_US
dc.subjectStudentsen_US
dc.subjectResidenceen_US
dc.titleAN EXPLORATION OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION EXPECTATIONS AMONG STUDENTS ENTERING UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES: A HEALTH PROMOTION APPROACH TO DEVELOPING SOLUTIONSen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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