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Presuming the influence of the media: teenagers’ constructions of gender identity through sexual/romantic relationships and alcohol consumption [PDF]

, 2014
Using empirical data from group discussions and in-depth interviews with 13 to 15-year olds in Scotland, this study explores how teenagers’ alcohol drinking and sexual/romantic relationships were shaped by their quest for appropriate gendered identities.
Borzekowski, Buckingham, Buckingham, Butler, Campbell, Cooley, Courtenay, Davison, Day, Day, Dennis, Elliott, Emslie, Forrest, Gagnon, Gantz, Gerbner, Gerson, Gunther, Hall, Hanewinkel, Hartley, Hodgetts, Holland, Livingstone, Livingstone, Lyons, Maclean, Marston, McIntyre, Milkie, Mullen, Pavis, Peralta, Strasburger, Visser, Visser, Weeks, West, Wight, Wilsnack   +40 more
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The sociology of pharmaceuticals: progress and prospects [PDF]

This paper takes a critical look at progress and prospects regarding the sociology of pharmaceuticals over the years. Key themes examined include: (i) medicalisation and pharmaceuticalisation; (ii) regulation; (iii) consumption and consumerism; (iv ...
Abraham, Abraham, Abraham, Abraham, Abraham, Abraham, Abraham, Abraham, Abraham, Abraham, Academy of Medical Sciences, Biehl, Blech, British Medical Association, Brown, Brown, Brown, Buroway, Busfield, Busfield, Busfield, Clarke, Conrad, Conrad, Conrad, Conrad, Conrad, Conrad, Cooperstock, Department of Trade, Dunnell, Ettorre, Fox, Fox, Fox, Freidson, Gabe, Gabe, Gabe, Gabe, Gabe, Gabe, Harding, Healy, Hedgecoe, Helman, Hibbert, House of Commons Health Committee, Illich, Kelleher, Law, Lexchin, Martin, Miah, Mills, Morgan, Moynihan, Moynihan, Moynihan, Nelkin, Novas, Petryna, Phillips, Rief, Rose, Shah, Sneddon, Taylor, Tiefer, Zola   +69 more
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Exploring the relationship between growth in online shopping and multichannel food consumers

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
Abstract During the pandemic, many food retailers began offering online shopping options, primarily in reaction to rising consumer demand for such options, which was a response to supply chain disruptions and fear of contagion and food scarcity.
Mackenzie Gill, Dawn Thilmany
wiley   +1 more source

Getting beyond the surface : using geometric data analysis in cultural sociology [PDF]

, 2016
Geometric Data Analysis (GDA) refers to a group of statistical techniques that disclose underlying patterns in categorized data. GDA represents categories of variables and individuals as points in a multi-dimensional Euclidean space.
Roose, Henk
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Older and wiser? Men’s and women’s accounts of drinking in early mid-life [PDF]

, 2011
Most qualitative research on alcohol focuses on younger rather than older adults. To explore older people’s relationship with alcohol, we conducted eight focus groups with 36 men and women aged 35 to 50 years in Scotland, UK.
Carstairs V., Forsyth A., McLoone P., ONS, Robertson S., Royal College of Psychiatrists   +5 more
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Exploring consumption profiles, consumer experience and quality claims of Canary Islands' cider (Spain): A multidimensional analysis

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract The exponential expansion of the global cider market positions it as a viable alternative to traditional choices such as wine and beer. Nevertheless, there exists a paucity of research examining the various factors influencing consumer interest in cider.
Eva Parga Dans, Pablo Alonso González, Raimundo Otero Enríquez, María‐Pilar Sáenz Navajas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

NEW TRENDS IN CONSUMPTION IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY. SOCIOLOGICAL REFLECTION

Rozprawy Społeczne, 2019
The aim of the article is to characterize the most common tendencies that occur in consumption in contemporary society, which is part of the research area of consumption sociology.
Olga Filipiak
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"Ordinary, the same as anywhere else": notes on the management of spoiled identity in 'marginal' middle class neighbourhoods [PDF]

, 2007
Urban sociologists are becoming increasingly interested in neighbourhood as a source of middle-class identity. Particular emphasis is currently being given to two types of middle-class neighbourhood; gentrified urban neighbourhoods of ‘distinction’ and ...
Bauman, Z., Baumgartner, M.P., Beck, U., Beck, U., Beck, U., Beck, U., Bourdieu, P., Bridge, G., Bulmer, M., Butler, T., Butler, T., Chris Allen, Duncan, J.S., Edwards, J., Elias, N., Foley, D.L., Forrest, R., Friedland, R., Giddens, A., Giddens, A., Goffman, E., Jamieson, L., Jones, G., Ley, D., Rionach Casey, Ryan Powell, Sarah Coward, Savage, M., Savage, M., Savage, M., Silverstone, R., Skeggs, B., Skeggs, B., Warren, D., Whyte, W.S., Willmott, P., Young, M., Zukin, S.   +37 more
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How Does Cultural and Colonial Heritage Affect Optimal Branding Strategies? Evidence From the Rice Sector in Senegal

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Africa's cultural and colonial heritage has profoundly segmented rice markets. Whereas in ancient centers of rice domestication, consumers maintained preferences for local rice consistent with their cultural heritage, preferences have shifted toward imported Asian rice in coastal areas around seaports, due to prior exposure to colonial import ...
Kofi Britwum, Matty Demont
wiley   +1 more source

The mediatization of ethical consumption

MedieKultur: Journal of Media and Communication Research, 2013
Over the years, mediatization studies have investigated the influence of media in numerous sections of contemporary society. One area that has received limited attention is the mediatization of consumption, particularly issues concerning ethical ...
Mikkel Fugl Eskjær
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