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UBC Sociology Masters student Colter Uscola recently published a paper “Drinker Identity Development: Shame, Pride and a Thirst to Belong” in Society and Mental Health. We spoke to him about his work.

Prof. Abrutyn discussed the particular vulnerability among teens because of constant exposure to their peers both through school and social media. He further touched on the negative effects of reticence in discussing the subject, as it “fosters a culture of stigma and repressed help seeking”.

Prof. Fuller commented on the importance of flexible work arrangements as a means to diminish gender disadvantages faced by working mothers, as well as the importance of understanding workers as whole human beings with responsibilities and obligations outside their professional lives.