Preusse, Lena (2024) Individual drinking choices of students in a web of culture and institutions. Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
Alcohol (over-) consumption among students is a phenomenon deeply embedded in cultural and social practices. This research explores the influence of (academically related) institutions and adjacent norms on student drinking behaviours in and around Groningen. Through a combination of literature review and ethnographic research, including semi-structured interviews and participant observation, the study examines the relationship of institutions, culture, and individual choices. Findings indicate that drinking habits are influenced by formal (university events) and informal (parties) settings, with student associations often bridging these contexts. The study reveals a self-perpetuating cycle of individual expectations and institutional offers, emphasising the need for a nuanced understanding of student drinking as a cultural phenomenon rather than merely individual behaviour. This research highlights the role of institutions in creating an arena for alcohol consumption, influencing both the prevalence and perception of drinking among students, but also reacting to a demand.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | Emlen, N.Q. |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Jul 2024 13:56 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Jul 2024 13:56 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/519 |
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