Traditional femininity norms and alcohol problems in a Canadian sample of young women

Hussman, Julia B.; Goldstein, Abby L.

doi:10.1080/13676261.2019.1569213

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“…The negative associations between low SES and the use of SRHR services among AYP have been extensively documented and cannot be overemphasised (26)(27)(28). Low SES has been one of the underlying causes of early sexual debut and risky sexual behaviours (27,29). For example, AYP from lowincome families often engages in risky sex to obtain financial and material favours.…”

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Framing Contraceptive Use Motivations Among Adolescents and Young Adults Living in Informal Settlements in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Uganda

Mulubwa

Munakampe

Namakula

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Front. Glob. Womens Health

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Introduction: The use of contraceptives among adolescents and young adults is one of the most cost-effective strategies to address many sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges, including unintended pregnancies, early marriages, and sexually transmitted infections. Despite a high burden of SRH challenges, uptake and unmet needs of modern contraceptives remain low in Uganda, especially among adolescents and young adults in informal settlement settings. This study aimed to explore the motivations of adolescents and young people to use modern contraceptives (or not).Methods: We analysed qualitative data from eight focus group discussions with 88 adolescents and young people aged 18–24 years residing in informal settlements of urban communities in Kira Municipality of Wakiso district, Uganda.Results: Motivations for use (or not) of modern contraceptives were framed by two interrelated constructs, sources of information on contraception and the unacceptable use of contraceptives among adolescents widespread in the community. These two, in turn, formed the scope of knowledge upon which adolescents and young people based their decision on whether or not to access and use modern contraceptives.Conclusion: To be more effective, sexual and reproductive health programs and interventions that aim to motivate the use of modern contraceptives among adolescents and young people in informal settings should be more comprehensive and focused on alleviating individual, health systems, social, religious factors that reinforce negative health-seeking behaviours towards contraceptive use. In addition, there is a need to support adolescents and young people with socio-economic empowering strategies that equip them with sufficient resources to choose contraceptives of their choice.

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confidence: 99%

Framing Contraceptive Use Motivations Among Adolescents and Young Adults Living in Informal Settlements in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Uganda

Mulubwa

Munakampe

Namakula

et al. 2021

Front. Glob. Womens Health

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“…One possible explanation for this finding has to do with traditional gender roles and social expectations of women with respect to substance use. As previously discussed, research on gender roles and alcohol consumption has highlighted that alcohol use is viewed as an expression of masculinity (Lemle & Mishkind, 1989), whereas females are discouraged from using alcohol and instead expected to display warmth and concern for others (Hussman & Goldstein, 2019). These cultural expectations shape social behaviors and, in turn, continue to influence gender norms (Holmila & Raitasalo, 2005).…”

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confidence: 97%

“…In this study, health providers expressed that female substance users were more likely to fail to adequately fulfill their roles as good mothers, wives, and children. Furthermore, research on female alcohol use highlights the influence of gender roles and social norms on public perceptions of female substance use (e.g., Hussman & Goldstein, 2019). Specifically, alcohol use has been traditionally viewed as an expression of masculinity (Lemle & Mishkind, 1989).…”

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“…Specifically, alcohol use has been traditionally viewed as an expression of masculinity (Lemle & Mishkind, 1989). In contrast, females have been discouraged from using alcohol and instead expected to display warmth and concern for others (Hussman & Goldstein, 2019). Due to these findings, it is possible that similar trends in cannabis use exist, such that female cannabis use may be viewed as more dangerous and less socially acceptable than male cannabis use.…”

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“…First, based on the normalization of cannabis use among emerging adults (Schulenberg et al, 2017), along with previous research that suggests emerging adults are more likely to disapprove of adolescent substance use than fellow-adult substance use (Musick et al, 2008), it was hypothesized that emerging adult respondents would view regular cannabis use by a 14year-old as more negative (more dangerous, as having more negative impacts, and more disapproving of) than use by a 21-year-old and 28-year-old. Second, based on research that suggests female substance use is viewed as less acceptable and that it may negatively impact their ability to meet female gender role expectations (Hussman & Goldstein, 2019), it was hypothesized that respondents would view regular cannabis use by a female as more negative.…”

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Emerging Adult Perceptions of Cannabis Use Based on Age and Sex of User

2020

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In Canada, emerging adults consume more cannabis than any other age-group. This study examined emerging adults’ perceptions of dangerousness, perceptions of negative impacts, and level of disapproval associated with regular cannabis use. An experimental vignette design was utilized to examine the extent to which perceptions differ depending on the age and sex of the user. Participants ( N = 656) were randomly assigned to one of six vignettes and were asked to rate 7 items of perceived dangerousness, perceived negative impacts, and level of disapproval. Significant main effects of age were found on 6 of 7 items, where cannabis use by a 14-year-old was viewed as more dangerous than cannabis use by a 21- and 28-year-old. However, cannabis use by a 21-year-old was not viewed as more dangerous than cannabis use by a 28-year-old. Female cannabis use was perceived as more dangerous than male cannabis use with respect to social life.

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Self-Objectification and Alcohol Use in Young Adult College Women

Carretta

Szymanski

2022

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Traditional femininity norms and alcohol problems in a Canadian sample of young women

Cited by 15 publications

References 63 publications

Framing Contraceptive Use Motivations Among Adolescents and Young Adults Living in Informal Settlements in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Uganda

Framing Contraceptive Use Motivations Among Adolescents and Young Adults Living in Informal Settlements in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Uganda

Emerging Adult Perceptions of Cannabis Use Based on Age and Sex of User

Self-Objectification and Alcohol Use in Young Adult College Women

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