A Study on Sober People’s Motivations and Surroundings in Hungary

Absztrakt (kivonat)

The aim of this thesis is to investigate the background and relationships of people who don’t consume alcohol on a regular basis. In the thesis, it is assumed that alcohol consumption is common behaviour and those who do not take part in it are considered to be in the minority. The thesis investigates what influenced them to live this way and how their friendship groups are constructed with a further emphasis on relationships. After a short introduction, previous literature is reviewed which is followed by the methodological part which consists of reflexivity, qualitative interviews and supplemental data. The thesis then concludes with the statement that there is evidence that there is a further polarization of society in the works and that alcohol consumption could influence the quality and the construction of relationships although further research is needed in this area.