From Minor Violations to Alcohol Addiction: An Examination of Alcohol Dependence through the Lens of the Broken Windows Theory

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dc.contributor.authorBayhan, Vehbi
dc.contributor.authorYasuntimur, Ahmet
dc.contributor.authorKarayunlu, Huseyin
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-04T13:31:22Z
dc.date.available2026-04-04T13:31:22Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentİnönü Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThe consumption of alcohol and alcohol-related disorders are increasingly becoming a significant public health issue worldwide. In this context, the purpose of this study is to use the Broken Windows Theory (BWT) to analyze alcohol dependence as a social and psychological issue and to reveal the factors that contribute to its development. The study group consisted of 14 participants (9 males and 5 females) residing in Malatya, T & uuml;rkiye. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured interview form and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that peer influence functions as the initial broken window,and the social normalization and promotion of alcohol use contribute to the onset of addiction. Furthermore, family dynamics intensify the issue, with intra-family conflicts and widespread alcohol use fostering further maladaptive behaviors. Additionally, alcohol is employed as a psychological escape mechanism for coping with stress, reinforcing continuous consumption. It was observed that individuals experience regret when their alcohol use becomes uncontrollable, and they engage in a struggle to overcome their addiction. In conclusion, the study highlights the critical role of peer influence, family dynamics, and stress management in shaping alcohol addiction, emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions aimed at these factors.
dc.identifier.doi10.26650/JECS2025-1623880
dc.identifier.endpage93
dc.identifier.issn2602-2656
dc.identifier.issn2645-8772
dc.identifier.issue72
dc.identifier.startpage80
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.26650/JECS2025-1623880
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11616/108761
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001643600500001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ4
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherIstanbul Univ, Methodology & Sociology Research Center
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Economy Culture and Society
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250329
dc.subjectAlcohol
dc.subjectBroken Windows Theory
dc.subjectAlcohol Addiction
dc.subjectDependency
dc.titleFrom Minor Violations to Alcohol Addiction: An Examination of Alcohol Dependence through the Lens of the Broken Windows Theory
dc.typeArticle

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