Emerging research suggests young adults, in particular women, may be especially sensitive to changes associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. This study, which is part of an ongoing research project focusing on young adulthood and substance use during the UK COVID-19 lockdown, aimed to provide an in-depth snapshot of factors that young adult women may describe as influential in their alcohol consumption during this period. Virtual semi-structured interviews were carried out on a sample of 12 (23–25 years) women between April and May 2020. The data were analysed through thematic analysis and preliminary findings led to the identification of three themes: (1) Changes to working environment, (2) Limitations on social opportunities and efforts to socialise in a ‘new normal’, and (3) Effects of cohabitation on increased alcohol consumption. The preliminary findings of this study highlight factors relevant to changes in alcohol use during the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK.

新兴研究表明，年轻人，尤其是女性，可能对与 COVID-19 爆发相关的变化特别敏感。这项研究是一项正在进行的研究项目的一部分，该项目的重点是英国 COVID-19 封锁期间的青年期和物质使用，旨在深入了解年轻成年女性在此期间可能描述的对其饮酒有影响的因素时期。在 2020 年 4 月至 2020 年 5 月期间，对 12 名（23-25 岁）女性样本进行了虚拟半结构化访谈。通过主题分析对数据进行了分析，初步调查结果确定了三个主题：（1）工作变化环境，（2）在“新常态”中社交机会和社交努力的限制，以及（3）同居对增加饮酒量的影响。