EXPLORING THE COMPLEXITIES OF YOUNG DRINKERS

A Thesis presented to the faculty of

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES STRAND (HUMSS)

Integrated senior high school

COLON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Maasim sarangani province

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for practical research 1&2

By:

DANICA BEA R. HEMOROS

JEVIE FLORA

MARCH 2024
 COLON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

INTEGRATED SENIOR HIGH SHOOL

Colon, Maasim Sarangani Province

SHS ID: 341635

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES STRAND

APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled “EXPLORING THE COMPLEXITIES OF YOUNG DRINKERS” prepared

and submitted by DANICA BEA R. HEMOROS & JEVIE FLORA in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 & 2, these has been examine and is hereby

recommended for approval and acceptance.

PRECIOUS MYRRH HECHANOVA MOYAK

Three eyes adviser

ACCEPTED and APPROVE in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the senior high school

academic track – Humanities and Social Sciences Strand.

ELLIN T. VICERA

School Principal
 ABSTRACT

Alcohol consumption among young adults conjures up images of unrestrained, excessive

consumption. However, alcohol use among young adults is increasingly understood using

different lenses and with different emphases. This chapter introduces book aims and outlines

contributions that reflect this range of lenses and emphases. Contributions cover alcohol’s role

in initiating and maintaining friendship groups; changes in alcohol use over time among young

adults; links between identity and alcohol use including online identities; and how alcohol

policy has responded to (and may be shaped by) young adults’ alcohol consumption. The

chapter emphasizes the interdisciplinary, international focus of the book, and also the

importance of a focus on young adults, as a group of individuals at a distinctive life stage.

We would like to acknowledge and give our warmest thanks to our three eyes adviser

ma’am Precious Myrrh Hechanova Moyak who made this work possible. Her guide and advice

carried us through all the stages of making my term paper.

We would also like to give special thanks to our parents who provide our printing

expenses and to encourage us to do this and also to their support and understanding when

undertaking our term paper.

Finally I would thank God, for letting me through all the difficulties. We have experience

your guidance day by day. You are the one who let us finish this term paper. We will keep on

trusting you for our future.

Page

Title Page 1

Approval Sheet 2

Abstract 3

Acknowledgement 4

Table of Contents 5

List of Tables 6

Dedication 7

Chapter

1 INTRODUCTION

Purpose of the study 1

Research Questions 2

Theoretical Lens 3

Significance of the Study 4

Definition of terms 5

Delimitation and limitations 6

Organization of each chapter clearly defined 7

Chapter

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 8

Chapter
3 METHODOLOGY

Research Design 1

Role of the Researcher 2

Research Participants 3

Data Collection 4

Data Analysis 5

Trustworthiness 6

Ethical Consideration 7

Chapter

4 RESULTS 1

Chapter

5 DISCUSSION 2

REFERENCES

APPENDANCES

A. Letter to Conduct the Study

B. Interview Consent Form

C. Interview Guide

D. Letter Request for Research Instrument Validation

E. Validation Sheet for Interview Guide

A. Title Defense

B. Reviews

C. Outline Defense

D. Conduct
 LIST OF TABLES

Table Number Page

1. IDI Participants’ Profile 1

INTRODUCTION

Rationale

Alcohol is widely used by young people for a range of reasons including curiosity,

experimentation and trying to fit in with a group. While stages of exploration are normal

for teenagers, risky drinking can also lead to binge drinking, drink driving, and unsafe

sex.

Our law sets the minimum legal drinking age at 18, nevertheless underage

drinking is widespread and prevalent. A good number of young people get alcohol from

home.

Alcohol interferes with the way people think and makes them more likely to act

carelessly. If young people drink alcohol, they are more likely to end up in dangerous

situations. And also they are more likely to climb the walls or other heights and fall off.

Or they might verbally abuse someone who could hit them.

While extensive research has been conducted on the topic of underage drinking,

a qualitative exploration can provide new insights and complement existing quantitative

studies. By delving deeper into the experiences and motivations of young drinkers, we

can enrich our understanding of this complex issues and contribute to the ongoing

conversation surrounding alcohol consumption among adolescents.

Every young drinker has a unique story of circumstances that influence their

choices. A qualitative approach allow us to explore these individual narratives, shedding

light on the complex interplay of factors that contribute to underage drinking can help us
tailor interventions and support systems to better meet the needs of diverse

populations.

Underage drinking violates the law and can lead to legal repercussions for both

the young individuals and those who enable their consumption. Moreover, it can

contribute to societal issues such as crime, traffic accidents, and the normalization of

risky behaviors. By gaining insights into the factors that contribute to young people’s

decision to drink, we can inform policy changes and promote responsible attitudes

towards alcohol consumption.

A developmental framework for understanding and addressing the problem of

underage alcohol consumption is presented. The first section present the rationale for a

development approach, including striking age-related data on patterns of onset,

prevalence, and course of alcohol use and disorders in young people (Ann S. Masten.

PhD APRIL 2008).

The harmful use of alcohol is a casual factor in more than 200 disease and injury

conditions. Worldwide, 3 million deaths every year result from harmful use of alcohol.

This represents 5.3% of all deaths. Overall, 5.1% of the global burden of disease and

injury is attributable to alcohol, In measured in disability-adjusted life years (DALY’S).

Beyond health consequences, the harmful use of alcohol brings significant social and

economic losses to individuals and society at large. Alcohol consumption causes death

and disability relatively early in life, in people age 20-39 years, approximately 13.5% of

total deaths are attribute to alcohol. There is a casual relationship between harmful use

of alcohol and a range of mental and behavioural disorders, other noncommunicable

conditions and injuries (9 MAY 2022).

Purpose of the Study

In this study, the researcher aim to to delve into the intricate aspects of young

individuals who consume alcohol. The primary objective is to understand the

motivations and reasons behind their drinking rabbits. By exploring these complexities,
 the study hopes to provide valuable insights that can contribute to the development of

effective prevention and intervention strategies for underage drinking.

Research Question

This study, aims to find out the views about the challenges and experiences in

terms of multifaceted effects to the senior high school young drinkers in the year of

2023-2024 who engage themselves in alcohol.

Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions:

1.What is the demographic profile of participants in terms of:

1.1 Age Range

1.2 Religion

1.3 Year Level

1.4 Economic Status

2. what are some experience of these senior high school students as they

engage themselves into alcohol?

3. How do these experiences affect their thoughts, feelings and behavior using

alcohol?

Theoretical Lens

Non-communicable diseases such as cancer and heart diseases with individual lifestyle

and health-related behaviors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of physical exercise

and poor diet (Blue et al. 2016, Holman and Borgstrom 2016), Interventions to prevent harmful

health behaviour including the consumption of alcohol have frequently been reduced to the

individual level (Blue et al. 2016, kelly and Barker 2016, Maller 2015).

MAJOR THEORIES

Alcohol consumption among adolescents in well established a risk factor for a range of

negative health and social outcomes. In a positive trend, substantial declines in adolescent

drinking have been observed in many high-income countries over the past two decades. For
instant, data from the health behaviour in school-age children (HBSC) survey showed declines

in adolescent weekly drinking for both boys and girls in many European nations between 2002

and 2004. similar trends have also been observed for Australia, New zeland, Canada, japan

and the USA, Various hypotheses have been proposed regarding the drivers of the decline,

including (among other things) shifts in parenting, policy, economic conditions, leisure time

practices and digital technology use. Despite the public health benefit that could be achieved

from understanding the mechanisms of this decline, evidence remains sparse (14 November

2020).

Minor theories

In the early 2000s, alcohol use among young people began to decline in many western

countries, especially among adolescents (ages between 12–17 years old). These declines

have continued steadily over the past two decades, against the backdrop of much smaller

declines among the general population (22 June 2021).

Synthesis

Non-communicable diseases such as cancer and heart diseases with individual lifestyle

and health-related behaviors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of physical exercise

and poor diet (Blue et al. 2016, Holman and Borgstrom 2016), Interventions to prevent harmful

health behaviour including the consumption of alcohol have frequently been reduced to the

individual level (Blue et al. 2016, kelly and Barker 2016, Maller 2015).

Alcohol consumption among adolescents in well established a risk factor for a

range of negative health and social outcomes. In a positive trend, substantial declines in

adolescent drinking have been observed in many high-income countries over the past two

decades. For instant, data from the health behaviour in school-age children (HBSC) survey

showed declines in adolescent weekly drinkin for both boys and girls in many European

nations between 2002 and 2004. similar trends have also been observed for Australia, New

zeland, Canada, japan and the USA, Various hypotheses have been proposed regarding the

drivers of the decline, including (among other things) shifts in parenting, policy, economic
conditions, leisure time practices and digital technology use. Despite the public health benefit

that could be achieved from understanding the mechanisms of this decline, evidence remains

sparse (14 November 2020).

In the early 2000s, alcohol use among young people began to decline in many western

countries, especially among adolescents (ages between 12–17 years old). These declines

have continued steadily over the past two decades, against the backdrop of much smaller

declines among the general population (22 June 2021).

Significance of the study

The significance of studying the complexities of young drinkers lies in understanding

various aspects related to their alcohol consumption patterns, motivations, and consequences.

This knowledge helps in formulating effective prevention strategies, early intervention

programs, and public health policies. By exploring these complexities, researcher can.

Understanding the factors that contribute to alcohol consumption among young

individuals can help in targeting specific areas for intervention and prevention.

Definition of Terms

When exploring the complexities of young drinkers, it is essential to define key terms to

ensure clarity and consistency in research and discussions.

Young Drinkers- refers to individuals within a specific age range, usually adolescents or

young adults, who engage in alcohol consumption. This term often emphasizes the

developmental stage and the unique challenges faced by this age group in relation to alcohol

use.

Alcohol consumption- the act of drinking alcohol beverages, typically measured in standard

units or servings. Alcohol consumption can vary in frequency, quantity, and patterns, such as

binge drinking, heavy drinking, or regular moderate consumption.

Motivations can be categorized as positive (e.g., socializing, stress relief) or negative

(e.g.,peer pressure, escaping problems).

Risk factors- characteristics or circumstances that increase the likelihood of an individual

engaging in risky behaviors, such as alcohol consumption. These factors can be biological,

psychological, social, or environmental.

Prevention Strategies- actions of measures taken to reduce the prevalence of alcohol

consumption among young people.

Delimitation and Limitation

This study will primarily focus on adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19, as this is

the age range when underage drinking is most prevalent. The research will concentrate on

western societies, where alcohol consumption among young individuals is significant concern.

The study will explore various forms of alcohol consumption, including binge drinking, regular

drinking, and experimentation with different types of alcoholic beverages. Due to the vastness

of Western societies, the study will be limited to a few representative countries, ensuring a

more manageable scope. The research will primarily rely on surveys and interviews, which

may not capture the entire picture of young drinkers' experiences and motivations. The study

will be conducted over a specific period, limiting the ability to observe long-term effects and

trends in underage drinking.

Organization of the Study

The researcher have organize this study into five (5) chapters to provide a coherent

reading experiences:

Chapter 1 presented the problem and phenomenon to be studied, it tackled the purpose

of the study and the research questions to be utilized for in-depth interview and focus group

discussions. Theories associated with this study were also included. This was followed by the

significance of the study and its possible contribution to the field of study. To grasp a better

understanding of the study, the important keyboards were operationally defined. And, the

delimitation and limitations were laid down to provide an accurate summary of the study.
 Chapter 2 covered the literature and other research studies related to the main issue.

Topics include the experiences and challenges of a senior high school students as they have

been engaged to alcohol.

Chapter 3 discussed the design and methodology used in the study: research design,

the role of the researcher, research participant, data collection, data analysis, trustworthiness,

and the ethical considerations of the study.

Chapter 4 presented the results of the study in four parts: the data from the informants,

the responses to the interview and its summary, data analysis procedures, and the process in

the categorization of the emergent themes.

Chapter 5 presented the discussion of the results. This part expounded the key findings

in relation to the works of literature's cited. Implications of the study and suggestions for future

research were also found in this chapter.

This chapter deals with the literature and readings related to the subject of the study.

Sources of information were books, newspapers, and the internet. The researcher

accumulated the following literature to provide the reader with an understanding of the subject

discussed and so will grasp the background literature to appreciate the study at hard.

COMPLEXITIES OF YOUNG DRINKERS

This research examined the prevalence and factors associated with alcohol

consumption among Filipino adolescents. The authors found that alcohol use was more

common among older adolescents and those with higher socioeconomic status. Additionally,

parental alcohol use, peer influence, and exposure to alcohol advertising were identified as

significant predictors of adolescent drinking. This study explored the motivations and

experiences of young Filipino drinkers. The authors discovered that social reasons, such as

fitting in with peers and relieving stress, were primary drivers for alcohol consumption among

young individuals. Furthermore, they highlighted the role of cultural norms and social

pressures in shaping young drinkers' behaviors. This study explored the motivations and

experiences of young Filipino drinkers. The authors discovered that social reasons, such as

fitting in with peers and relieving stress, were primary drivers for alcohol consumption among

young individuals. Furthermore, they highlighted the role of cultural norms and social

pressures in shaping young drinkers' behaviors. The department's report on alcohol and drug

abuse in the Philippines revealed that underage drinking is a growing concern in the country. It

noted that alcohol availability, low legal drinking age, and lack of effective prevention programs

contribute to the issue. The report also emphasized the need for comprehensive interventions

targeting both the demand and supply sides of the problem. This research focused on the role

of family factors in shaping young Filipino drinkers' behaviors. The author found that positive
parent-child relationships, effective parental monitoring, and open communication about

alcohol use were associated with lower odds of alcohol consumption among adolescents

(Reyes 2019).
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