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Reisdorfer E, Nesari M, Krell K, Johnston S, Dunlop RZ, Chute A, de Goes FDSN, Singh I. The Influence of Social Media on Alcohol Consumption of Mothers of Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review of the Literature. NURSING REPORTS 2023; 13:682-696. [PMID: 37092489 PMCID: PMC10123727 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep13020061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
Abstract
Alcohol misuse is a common problem in many countries, where alcohol is often portrayed as a fun and interactive coping strategy for mothers to manage the demands of motherhood. Social media platforms have established themselves as a popular forum for mothers to share information and create an environment in which mothers may be exposed to and influenced by alcohol-related content. Given the increased social acceptance and normalization of drinking among mothers, especially during the recent pandemic, a critical analysis of social media influences on alcohol behaviours and consumption is warranted. A scoping review mapped the evidence on social media influences and alcohol consumption among mothers of children and teenagers younger than eighteen years old. Several databases were consulted, and the evidence was collated into two themes and seven subthemes. Factors related to alcohol consumption in motherhood include (1) community and social support, (2) coping and mental health, (3) motherhood expectations and identity, (4) alcohol consumption, (5) marketing strategies, (6) everyday issues, and (7) social media influence. Numerous social, economic, and health problems are associated with alcohol misuse. The current literature suggests that social media is a powerful tool to disseminate messages about alcohol and normalize mothers' drinking behaviours.
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Affiliation(s)
- Emilene Reisdorfer
- Department of Professional Nursing and Allied Health, Faculty of Nursing, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2, Canada
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- Department of Human Health and Science, Faculty of Nursing, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2, Canada
| | - Kari Krell
- Department of Professional Nursing and Allied Health, Faculty of Nursing, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2, Canada
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- Department of Human Health and Science, Faculty of Nursing, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2, Canada
| | - Randi Ziorio Dunlop
- Department of Human Health and Science, Faculty of Nursing, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2, Canada
| | - Andrea Chute
- Department of Nursing Foundations, Faculty of Nursing, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2, Canada
| | | | - Inder Singh
- Office of Research Services, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2, Canada
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