Voices of Temporary Sobriety - A Diary Study of an Alcohol-Free Month in Hungary.
Subst Use Misuse
; 55(5): 839-850, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Temporary abstinence from alcohol as a challenge could support self-knowledge, self-care, and health consciousness in several ways.Objectives:
The present study explored Dry November participants' personal experiences and coping strategies during a one-month abstinence period. The research is embedded in the Hungarian context of drinking habits, culture, society, and alcohol policy.Methods:
This qualitative study comprised the thematic analysis of 23 participants' diaries, reported twice a week for 30 days (in November 2017), to identify and understand the common experiences of temporary sobriety.Results:
Three main themes emerged from theanalysis:
challenge, community, and relationship toward alcohol and abstinence. Results showed that there are no categorical differences between successful and non-successful participants.Conclusions:
The present research demonstrated that during the challenge, rather than simply saying 'no' to alcohol, participants utilized other refusal strategies to avoid social confrontation.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas
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Abstinencia de Alcohol
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Límite:
Humans
País como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Año:
2020
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Article