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What Motivates Young People to Attend Music Festivals and what Role do Peer Pressure and Alcohol Consumption Play in Attendance?


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Australia is host to over 350 music festivals every year however, it has become apparent that very little work has been done to determine why young people choose to consume large amounts of alcohol at these events and in turn, what role peer pressure plays in their decisions. This study adds to research, investigating the motivations of those who attend music festivals, as well as exploring how peer pressure impacts young people's choice to attend and consume alcohol. Data was collected from students attending four Queensland Universities and identifies the importance of alcohol consumption to attendees. This study both substantiates previous research, as well as support academic theories.

Keywords

Alcohol, Festivals, Australia.
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Authors

Kerryn Gill
Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Claudia Ollenburg
Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Robert Nash
Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Abstract


Australia is host to over 350 music festivals every year however, it has become apparent that very little work has been done to determine why young people choose to consume large amounts of alcohol at these events and in turn, what role peer pressure plays in their decisions. This study adds to research, investigating the motivations of those who attend music festivals, as well as exploring how peer pressure impacts young people's choice to attend and consume alcohol. Data was collected from students attending four Queensland Universities and identifies the importance of alcohol consumption to attendees. This study both substantiates previous research, as well as support academic theories.

Keywords


Alcohol, Festivals, Australia.

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