An explorative study on students’ perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal
Alcohol consumption is a well-known public health problem, particularly amongst university students. Students experience many challenges in life of which may lead them to consume alcohol. The aim of this study was to explore student’s perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a University of Techno...
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| author | Andile Samkele Masuku Reggiswindis Hlengwa Clement Moreku Maureen Nokuthula Sibiya Thobeka Shozi-Nxumalo |
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| description | Alcohol consumption is a well-known public health problem, particularly amongst university students. Students experience many challenges in life of which may lead them to consume alcohol. The aim of this study was to explore student’s perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal. The study utilized a qualitative and exploratory design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 students who were selected using a convenience sampling strategy. The findings of this study revealed that alcohol consumption among students is challenging as there are many contributing factors leading them to consume alcohol. The recommendations sourced from participants indicate that the issue of alcohol consumption must be addressed by the university by means of awareness campaigns, initiating support groups for students struggling with alcohol consumption and strengthening policies relating to substance abuse. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c24db0bbc6e64433b1a973f7b0fec61b2025-01-03T12:43:22ZengJournal of Student Affairs in AfricaJournal of Student Affairs in Africa2311-17712307-62672024-12-0112210.24085/jsaa.v12i2.45244526An explorative study on students’ perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a University of Technology, KwaZulu-NatalAndile Samkele Masuku0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7850-5469Reggiswindis Hlengwa1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8436-9451Clement Moreku2Maureen Nokuthula Sibiya3Thobeka Shozi-NxumaloDurban University of TechnologyDurban University of TechnologyDurban University of TechnologyMangosuthu University of TechnologyAlcohol consumption is a well-known public health problem, particularly amongst university students. Students experience many challenges in life of which may lead them to consume alcohol. The aim of this study was to explore student’s perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal. The study utilized a qualitative and exploratory design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 students who were selected using a convenience sampling strategy. The findings of this study revealed that alcohol consumption among students is challenging as there are many contributing factors leading them to consume alcohol. The recommendations sourced from participants indicate that the issue of alcohol consumption must be addressed by the university by means of awareness campaigns, initiating support groups for students struggling with alcohol consumption and strengthening policies relating to substance abuse.https://upjournals.up.ac.za/index.php/jsaa/article/view/4524alcohol consumptionqualitative researchuniversity students |
| spellingShingle | Andile Samkele Masuku Reggiswindis Hlengwa Clement Moreku Maureen Nokuthula Sibiya Thobeka Shozi-Nxumalo An explorative study on students’ perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal Journal of Student Affairs in Africa alcohol consumption qualitative research university students |
| title | An explorative study on students’ perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal |
| title_full | An explorative study on students’ perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal |
| title_fullStr | An explorative study on students’ perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal |
| title_full_unstemmed | An explorative study on students’ perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal |
| title_short | An explorative study on students’ perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal |
| title_sort | explorative study on students perceptions towards alcohol consumption at a university of technology kwazulu natal |
| topic | alcohol consumption qualitative research university students |
| url | https://upjournals.up.ac.za/index.php/jsaa/article/view/4524 |
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