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Dr Grace Njeri

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Dr Grace Njeri
25 May 2023

Decision theory: general; Psychology; Education; Educational strategies & policy

Series: Principles of Mentoring Young & Emerging Adults

Evidence shows an increase of heavy drinking among young and emerging adults with alcohol-specific death rates for males more than double those of females. Lifelong patterns of alcohol consumption are established during this period of emerging adulthood, but evidence indicates that there is usually a window of two to four years before the initial risky behaviour turns into harmful drinking. If appropriate intervening measures are put in place, this two-year opportunity can result in a significant turnaround although it is not yet clear what these interventions are. Many of the existing programmes tend to focus on recovery rather than prevention and few are age relevant.

This research project explored the experiential accounts of young men between the age of 20 to 29 in the UK who had previously engaged in harmful drinking but who had since quit. Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis was utilised as the research methodology and eight participants were consented and interviewed. They gave rich data about their lived experiences of having engaged in harmful drinking and eventually quitting. In my analysis, I identified eight themes namely: initial pathways to drinking; pro-change factors; culture of drinking; life transition; connectedness with self and other; relationship with the body and environment; mental health and well- being and spiritual transcendence.

My findings reveal a complex multidimensional vulnerability to harmful drinking in emerging adulthood and show that this issue, which is broad, complex, and multifaceted requires multi-focused solutions. I conclude that harmful drinking among emerging adulthood requires relevant interventions that are integrative, multi-focused and preventative. This study makes a substantive and meaningful contribution to knowledge that can inform development of future alcohol misuse prevention programmes for emerging adults who are both in and out of education.

By: Dr Grace Njeri
Imprint: Dr Grace Njeri
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 517g
ISBN: 9798223117353
Series: Principles of Mentoring Young & Emerging Adults
Pages: 388
Publication Date: 25 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Grace Njeri is a Practitioner Counselling Psychologist. She is also a Specialist Mental Health Mentor at the University of Oxford. Dr Njeri has significant experience with working with young and emerging adults at institutions of higher learning but also has a private practice where she works with the general public across a broad range of issues in long and short-term capacities. She is also interested in the development of new and innovative ways for advancing wellbeing and mental health support through initiatives that can provide early mental health interventions across all age groups.

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