Publications by authors named "Maree Patsouras"
Background: With greater attention given to midlife women's drinking in research and in media representations of 'wine mums', we suggest that focusing on static gender roles (e.g., women as mothers) risks overlooking complex and dynamic features of women's lives.
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- Alcohol exposure online is common and linked to increased alcohol use, suggesting a need for interventions like a browser plug-in to block such content.
- A study involving semi-structured interviews showed participants recognized the negative effects of online alcohol depictions and expressed support for the plug-in, especially for minors and those reducing alcohol intake.
- Participants believed that blocking online alcohol exposure could help curb cravings and temptations, highlighting the potential for this tool as an effective health promotion strategy.
Introduction: Alcohol exposure is common in popular films, and research has demonstrated a link between alcohol exposure and use. The likelihood of implementing specific policies to reduce the amount of film exposure is dependent on the level of public support; however, evidence is currently lacking. This study investigated how supportive people are of film-related alcohol policies and whether providing information about the amount of film exposure increased support.
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