View in EDS

Do Schools and Alcohol Mix? Australian Parents' Perspectives

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Title: Do Schools and Alcohol Mix? Australian Parents' Perspectives
Language: English
Authors: Gilligan, Conor, Shaw, Therese, Beatty, Shelley, Thomas, Laura, Lombardi, Karen Louise (ORCID 0000-0001-8016-2197), Johnston, Robyn Susanne
Source: Health Education. 2020 120(3):229-245.
Availability: Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emeraldinsight.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Drinking, Adults, Educational Environment, Secondary Schools, Parent Attitudes, Educational Attainment, Parent Background, Social Influences, Parent Participation, School Policy, Individual Characteristics, Fund Raising
Geographic Terms: Australia
DOI: 10.1108/HE-02-2020-0010
ISSN: 0965-4283
Abstract: Purpose: Alcohol use by adults at school events and alcohol promotion through school fundraising activities is common, but little is known about secondary school parents' attitudes towards these practices. Parental attitudes may influence principals' decision-making on this topic, particularly in jurisdictions where education department guidance is limited. This study explored parents' attitudes towards the consumption or promotion of alcohol in schools or at school events. Design/methodology/approach: Parents (n = 298) from five non-government secondary schools in Western Australia completed an online survey and provided responses relating to the promotion and availability of alcohol through their child's school. Findings: This sample of parents were evenly divided in support of alcohol consumption or support of schools as alcohol-free zones. Parents reporting higher alcohol consumption were more supportive of alcohol promotion and use through schools, and those with higher education supported use of alcohol for school fundraising. Almost 20% of parents were neutral on several measures indicating they could be swayed by social pressure. Engaging parents is an ongoing challenge for school principals and alcohol may play a part in engagement activities. The results from this small, exploratory study suggest even engaged parents may have very differing views on alcohol use in schools. Practical implications: Education departments are encouraged to explore these issues carefully and introduce changes incrementally to assist decision-making and minimise potential parent disengagement. Originality/value: This paper addresses a knowledge gap about parents' attitudes towards alcohol in secondary schools. These findings can support those involved in the development of school alcohol policies.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2020
Accession Number: EJ1273381
Database: ERIC
FullText Text:
  Availability: 0
Header DbId: eric
DbLabel: ERIC
An: EJ1273381
AccessLevel: 3
PubType: Academic Journal
PubTypeId: academicJournal
PreciseRelevancyScore: 0
IllustrationInfo
Items – Name: Title
  Label: Title
  Group: Ti
  Data: Do Schools and Alcohol Mix? Australian Parents' Perspectives
– Name: Language
  Label: Language
  Group: Lang
  Data: English
– Name: Author
  Label: Authors
  Group: Au
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Gilligan%2C+Conor%22">Gilligan, Conor</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Shaw%2C+Therese%22">Shaw, Therese</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Beatty%2C+Shelley%22">Beatty, Shelley</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Thomas%2C+Laura%22">Thomas, Laura</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Lombardi%2C+Karen+Louise%22">Lombardi, Karen Louise</searchLink> (ORCID <externalLink term="http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8016-2197">0000-0001-8016-2197</externalLink>)<br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Johnston%2C+Robyn+Susanne%22">Johnston, Robyn Susanne</searchLink>
– Name: TitleSource
  Label: Source
  Group: Src
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="SO" term="%22Health+Education%22"><i>Health Education</i></searchLink>. 2020 120(3):229-245.
– Name: Avail
  Label: Availability
  Group: Avail
  Data: Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emeraldinsight.com
– Name: PeerReviewed
  Label: Peer Reviewed
  Group: SrcInfo
  Data: Y
– Name: Pages
  Label: Page Count
  Group: Src
  Data: 17
– Name: DatePubCY
  Label: Publication Date
  Group: Date
  Data: 2020
– Name: TypeDocument
  Label: Document Type
  Group: TypDoc
  Data: Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
– Name: Audience
  Label: Education Level
  Group: Audnce
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="EL" term="%22Secondary+Education%22">Secondary Education</searchLink>
– Name: Subject
  Label: Descriptors
  Group: Su
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Foreign+Countries%22">Foreign Countries</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Drinking%22">Drinking</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Adults%22">Adults</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Educational+Environment%22">Educational Environment</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Secondary+Schools%22">Secondary Schools</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Parent+Attitudes%22">Parent Attitudes</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Educational+Attainment%22">Educational Attainment</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Parent+Background%22">Parent Background</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Social+Influences%22">Social Influences</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Parent+Participation%22">Parent Participation</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22School+Policy%22">School Policy</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Individual+Characteristics%22">Individual Characteristics</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Fund+Raising%22">Fund Raising</searchLink>
– Name: Subject
  Label: Geographic Terms
  Group: Su
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Australia%22">Australia</searchLink>
– Name: DOI
  Label: DOI
  Group: ID
  Data: 10.1108/HE-02-2020-0010
– Name: ISSN
  Label: ISSN
  Group: ISSN
  Data: 0965-4283
– Name: Abstract
  Label: Abstract
  Group: Ab
  Data: Purpose: Alcohol use by adults at school events and alcohol promotion through school fundraising activities is common, but little is known about secondary school parents' attitudes towards these practices. Parental attitudes may influence principals' decision-making on this topic, particularly in jurisdictions where education department guidance is limited. This study explored parents' attitudes towards the consumption or promotion of alcohol in schools or at school events. Design/methodology/approach: Parents (n = 298) from five non-government secondary schools in Western Australia completed an online survey and provided responses relating to the promotion and availability of alcohol through their child's school. Findings: This sample of parents were evenly divided in support of alcohol consumption or support of schools as alcohol-free zones. Parents reporting higher alcohol consumption were more supportive of alcohol promotion and use through schools, and those with higher education supported use of alcohol for school fundraising. Almost 20% of parents were neutral on several measures indicating they could be swayed by social pressure. Engaging parents is an ongoing challenge for school principals and alcohol may play a part in engagement activities. The results from this small, exploratory study suggest even engaged parents may have very differing views on alcohol use in schools. Practical implications: Education departments are encouraged to explore these issues carefully and introduce changes incrementally to assist decision-making and minimise potential parent disengagement. Originality/value: This paper addresses a knowledge gap about parents' attitudes towards alcohol in secondary schools. These findings can support those involved in the development of school alcohol policies.
– Name: AbstractInfo
  Label: Abstractor
  Group: Ab
  Data: As Provided
– Name: DateEntry
  Label: Entry Date
  Group: Date
  Data: 2020
– Name: AN
  Label: Accession Number
  Group: ID
  Data: EJ1273381
PLink https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=eric&AN=EJ1273381
RecordInfo BibRecord:
  BibEntity:
    Identifiers:
      – Type: doi
        Value: 10.1108/HE-02-2020-0010
    Languages:
      – Text: English
    PhysicalDescription:
      Pagination:
        PageCount: 17
        StartPage: 229
    Subjects:
      – SubjectFull: Foreign Countries
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Drinking
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Adults
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Educational Environment
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Secondary Schools
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Parent Attitudes
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Educational Attainment
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Parent Background
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Social Influences
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Parent Participation
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: School Policy
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Individual Characteristics
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Fund Raising
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Australia
        Type: general
    Titles:
      – TitleFull: Do Schools and Alcohol Mix? Australian Parents' Perspectives
        Type: main
  BibRelationships:
    HasContributorRelationships:
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Gilligan, Conor
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Shaw, Therese
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Beatty, Shelley
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Thomas, Laura
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Lombardi, Karen Louise
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Johnston, Robyn Susanne
    IsPartOfRelationships:
      – BibEntity:
          Dates:
            – D: 01
              M: 01
              Type: published
              Y: 2020
          Identifiers:
            – Type: issn-print
              Value: 0965-4283
          Numbering:
            – Type: volume
              Value: 120
            – Type: issue
              Value: 3
          Titles:
            – TitleFull: Health Education
              Type: main
ResultId 1