Pleasure and practice: a qualitative study of the individual and social underpinnings of shisha use in cafes among youth in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore (1) the social function of shisha cafes for young people living in the UK and (2) other alternative activities (existing or potential) that do not involve tobacco smoking.

Methods

We conducted qualitative interviews with young adults (age 18-30) in Leeds, UK. Snowballing sampling was used in selecting the participants. Interviews were audio-recorded and explored the perspectives and experiences of young people in as well as potential alternative activities. Data were transcribed and analysed thematically.

Results

Shisha use plays a central role in social interactions. Youth described using shisha because of emotional and sensory pleasure. Shisha use was implicitly endorsed by respected professionals, such as doctors and university lecturers, who

SUBMITTER: Mugyenyi AEK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5905732 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature