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A Mixed-Methods Examination of Language Used by College Students to Describe Alcohol Recovery
Kevin S Montes1, Margott Dela Cruz1, Limor H Vink1
1California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, USA.
Summary
College students perceive alcohol recovery through harm reduction, abstinence, and social factors. Key terms include "recovered" and "sobriety," while "bars" are not seen as representative.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- College students represent a significant population facing alcohol-related challenges.
- Understanding student perceptions of alcohol recovery is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Existing research on college student views of alcohol recovery is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the language college students use to describe alcohol recovery.
- To identify themes college students associate with alcohol recovery.
- To investigate perceptions of specific terms related to alcohol recovery.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods study utilizing two focus group interviews.
- Participants included 18 college students with a history of alcohol use.
- Thematic analysis was applied to examine qualitative data.
Main Results:
- Three core themes emerged: harm reduction-based recovery, abstinence-based recovery, and social correlates of recovery.
- Students highly associated terms like "recovered," "drinking reduction," and "sobriety" with recovery.
- Terms such as "bars" and "light drinker" were not considered representative of recovery.
Conclusions:
- College students' language surrounding alcohol recovery is multifaceted, encompassing various recovery pathways.
- Identifying key terminology can improve communication and support for students in recovery.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the nuances of student-perceived alcohol recovery.
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