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Harnessing the power of perception: Reducing alcohol-related harm among rural teenagers

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posted on 2023-05-16, 21:52 authored by Clarissa HughesClarissa Hughes, Roberta JulianRoberta Julian, Richman, M, Ronald MasonRonald Mason, Long, G
The Social Norms Analysis Projects (SNAP), conducted with rural high school students in Tasmani, demonstrates the powerful nature of the perceptions of what one's peers think and do, and is based on a model of health promotion that has been used successfully overseas. Baseline data indicate that the SNAP target groups hold inaccurate notions of fellow students' alcohol-related behaviours and attitudes. The Social Norms model is presented as a theoretically informed, evidence-based model for reducing alcohol-related harm in youthful populations by utilising the complex and often positive contributions peer groups make to adolescent health and wellbeing.

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Publication title

Youth Studies Australia

Volume

27

Pagination

26-35

ISSN

1038-2569

Department/School

School of Health Sciences

Publisher

Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies

Place of publication

Tasmania

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Copyright 2008 Youth Studies Australia

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  • Restricted

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