Phenomenology of Behavioral and Emotional Experiences of Tendency to Consume Alcohol in Women in Isfahan

Alcohol consumption is one of the emerging social phenomena. Among these, the most vulnerable group is young women who are more prone to alcohol consumption due to psychological crises caused by social problems. The aim of the present study was the Phenomenology of Behavioral and Emotional Experiences of Tendency to consume alcohol in Women in Isfahan.

Methods and Materials:

 The method of qualitative phenomenological research with Colaizzi approach has been used. The statistical population of this study is women consuming alcohol in Isfahan. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews for 30-40 minutes.

The results showed that women started consuming alcohol at the suggestion of their husbands, friends and family members and pointed to two categories of negative emotions (feeling sad, monotonous and lack of excitement) and positive emotions (feeling of laughter and happiness, attractiveness and availability of alcohol) Which has led to their tendency to consume alcohol.

It seems that womenchr('39')s experiences after alcohol consumption include two categories, emotional (feeling of loss and falling behind in life, feelings of regret and emptiness) and behavioral (cartwheel, imbalance, profanity, loss of consciousness, Violence).