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The paper is a brilliant example of qualitative research. It uses the grounded theory approach and thus can serve as a good template for anyone attempting such research. It includes all the Appendices, which cover the transcription, coding, data recoding, and group coding with full explanations. It is mainly concerned with the binge drinking phenomenon among male students and provides plenty of references to further your own research.

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"In recent years media and press have devoted much time to exposing the increasing problem of binge drinking within the population, especially among university and college students. (For the purpose of this study the Jones's definition of binge drinking as having four or more drinks in a row will be used (2003)). The aim has been to increase public awareness of the fact that it is a problem within society, through in-depth reports, Panorama specials and visual aids of intoxicated individuals. I feel, however, that it is of great interest to investigate why so many students do drink in excess despite being constantly warned of the dangers involved. It is important to dwell deeper and attempt to understand the meanings associated with binge drinking from the students themselves. As Jones (2003) pointed out: "the main way in which psychology can contribute is an understanding of the context in which most UK students' consumption takes place, and how this interacts with behavior"."

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