Abstract

Objective: To understand college students’ experiences with substance use at electronic music events (EME), including harm-reduction strategies and receptivity to educational intervention.

Participants: A purposeful sample of undergraduate students at a private Southeastern university was recruited from April 2019 to May 2019 using online advertising and in-person tabling.

Methods: A qualitative, descriptive research design utilizing semistructured focus groups.

Results: Five focus groups were conducted (n = 18). A thematic analysis revealed three main themes: substance use is commonplace; substance use and protective behaviors; and universities' role in substance education. Additional categories and subcategories were identified within each theme.

Conclusion: Substance use at EME is a common experience for college students. Several challenges and opportunities exist for universities working to promote harm reduction practices. Prevention efforts should be event-specific, incorporate student input to engage learning more effectively, and work to reduce barriers that deter students from taking safety precautions when using substances.

摘要

目的：了解大学生在电子音乐活动 (EME) 中使用药物的经历，包括减少危害策略和对教育干预的接受程度。

参与者： 2019 年 4 月至 2019 年 5 月使用在线广告和面对面表格招募了东南部一所私立大学的本科生样本。

方法：利用半结构化焦点小组的定性、描述性研究设计。

结果：进行了五个焦点小组 ( n  = 18)。主题分析揭示了三个主要主题：物质使用司空见惯；物质使用和保护行为；以及大学在物质教育中的作用。每个主题中还确定了其他类别和子类别。

结论： EME 的物质使用是大学生的普遍经历。对于致力于促进减少危害实践的大学来说，存在一些挑战和机遇。预防工作应针对特定事件，结合学生的意见以更有效地参与学习，并努力减少阻碍学生在使用物质时采取安全预防措施的障碍。