CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020
| Author | Marques Rocha, Rebeca |
|---|---|
| Title | More than just a party: youth nightlife movements as key agents in the promotion of harm reduction programs |
| Summary | This qualitative research analyzed the topic of recreational substance use through the lenses of event organizers in the Portuguese rave scene. The study sought to understand how the movement perceives the topic of youthful recreational drug use and what actions are taken within their scope to deal with the risks associated with the phenomenon. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a valuable opportunity for assessing the group’s importance for the Portuguese harm reduction efforts. Shedding a light into an overlooked stakeholder, this research investigated the challenges brought by the crisis and the measures adopted to respond to it. The results obtained challenge traditional studies on youth behavior, substance use, and leisure time. Rather than passive, uneducated, and irrational actors, youngsters can be important agents for the design and implementation of harm reduction programs. Building a bridge to a hidden and hard-to-reach population, they become an essential tool for the promotion of public health. |
| Supervisor | Buxton, Julia Dianne |
| Department | Public Policy MPA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2020/marques-rocha_rebeca.pdf |
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