Irizar Patricia, Puddephatt Jo-Anne, Warren Jasmine G, Field Matt, Jones Andrew, Rose Abigail K, Gage Suzanne H, Goodwin Laura
Department of Psychology, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Liverpool Centre for Alcohol Research, Liverpool Health Partners, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Front Psychol. 2022 Mar 14;13:780677. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.780677. eCollection 2022.
There has been media coverage surrounding the dangers of heavy drinking and benefits of moderation, with TV and radio presenter, Adrian Chiles, documenting his experience of moderating alcohol consumption in an online article for the Guardian. By analysing the comments in response to Chiles' article, this study aimed to explore (i) posters' (someone who has posted a comment in response to the article) attitudes or beliefs toward moderating alcohol and (ii) posters' experiences of moderating or abstaining from alcohol.
A secondary qualitative analysis of online comments in response to an article about moderating alcohol consumption. Main outcome measures: Comments ( = 784) in response to a United Kingdom online news article about moderating alcohol consumption were extracted and inductive thematic analysis was used.
For aim one, two themes were developed; "general attitudes toward drinking" and "general attitudes toward reducing consumption". These themes reflect negative perceptions of alcohol and issues around changing attitudes. For aim two, three themes were developed: "moderation vs. abstention", "reflection on past drinking behaviours", and "current drinking behaviours". These themes represent posters' experiences and implications changing their drinking habits.
Our analysis provides a novel insight into perceptions and experiences of moderating or abstaining from alcohol. Alcohol is embedded within United Kingdom culture, creating difficulties for those who choose to moderate or abstain from alcohol. Our analysis highlights the need for public health to focus on shifting the current drinking culture, through clearer drinking guidelines and a wider availability of alcohol-free alternatives.
媒体对酗酒的危害及适度饮酒的益处进行了报道，电视和电台节目主持人阿德里安·奇尔斯在为《卫报》撰写的一篇在线文章中记录了他适度饮酒的经历。通过分析对奇尔斯文章的评论，本研究旨在探讨：（i）发帖者（在回应文章时发表评论的人）对适度饮酒的态度或看法；（ii）发帖者适度饮酒或戒酒的经历。
对一篇关于适度饮酒的文章的在线评论进行二次定性分析。主要观察指标：提取了对一篇关于英国适度饮酒的在线新闻文章的评论（n = 784），并采用归纳主题分析法。
对于目标一，形成了两个主题：“对饮酒的总体态度”和“对减少饮酒量的总体态度”。这些主题反映了对酒精的负面看法以及态度转变方面的问题。对于目标二，形成了三个主题：“适度饮酒与戒酒”、“对过去饮酒行为的反思”和“当前饮酒行为”。这些主题代表了发帖者改变饮酒习惯的经历及影响。
我们的分析为适度饮酒或戒酒的认知和经历提供了新的见解。酒精融入了英国文化，给那些选择适度饮酒或戒酒的人带来了困难。我们的分析强调了公共卫生需要通过更明确的饮酒指南和更广泛提供无酒精替代品来专注于改变当前的饮酒文化。
