%0 Journal Article
%T Negative experiences of non-drinking college students in Great Britain: an interpretative phenomenological analysis
%J International journal of mental health and addiction
%D 2018
%A Jacobs, Lisa
%A Conroy, Dominic
%A Parke, Adrian
%V 16
%N 3
%P 737-750
%X Research relating to alcohol use amongst university students primarily examines the effects of binge drinking. Researchers rarely focus on a range of drinking styles including light or non-drinking. This study was designed to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of female, first year UK undergraduates, who do not drink alcohol. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight participants. Narratives were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA; by Smith and Osborn (Sage 51-80, 2003). Three superordinate themes were identified: "managing the feeling that you don't belong" highlights the importance of managing social interactions as a non-drinker; "experiencing social exclusion" recognises the impact on social bonding as a result of insufficient socialising opportunities; and "experiencing peer pressure and social stigma" highlights the scrutiny and labelling participants endured. These findings provide an understanding of some of the difficulties experienced by these undergraduates as a result of their non-drinking status. Implications of this research are discussed and areas for future research are outlined.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group
%@ 1557-1874
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11469-017-9848-6