ArticleBMC public health2025
"I just wish vaping wasn't a thing": an Australian qualitative study of parental concerns and perceptions towards adolescent vaping.
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- Familial Influences on Adolescent E-Cigarette and Cannabis Use: A Qualitative Analysis.Journal of child & adolescent substance use · 2026Article
- Youth washing as a corporate social responsibility tactic of health-harming industries.Health promotion international · 2026Article
- Vaping health perceptions and never vaping among Australian adolescents: a strength-based analysis of cross-sectional survey data.BMJ public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundWith the rapid increase of e-cigarette or vaping use in adolescents, parents can provide unique perspectives to assist in addressing this issue. As research regarding parent experiences of adolescent vaping is generally limited, this study therefore explored parent: (i) perceptions regarding adolescent vaping; and (ii) experiences of addressing their adolescent vaping in the home environment.
methodsOnline focus groups (n = 18, with 92 participants) were conducted in April 2023 as part of the Generation Vape research study in Australia. Parents were eligible if they had at least one child aged 14-17 years who attended high school and who lived with them most of the time.
resultsUsing reflexive thematic analysis, three main themes were generated: (i) perceptions about own adolescent vaping; (ii) boundaries for vaping; and (iii) conversations between parent and adolescent. Participants largely agreed they do not condone vaping in their children, however, felt resigned that experimenting was inevitable. For some, vaping was a lesser concern compared to other issues, with a view that social vaping is more accepted, as opposed to regular use. Conversations appeared to occur opportunistically, but participants felt uninformed about vapes which was seen as a barrier.
conclusionsOur findings highlight that adolescent vaping is a complex issue for parents to address. While parents represent one important part in tackling this issue, they feel uninformed nor empowered to do so. Additionally, prevailing perceptions about "acceptable" vaping and misconceptions regarding addiction need to be addressed, with a clear message that any vaping is harmful for adolescents and should be discouraged.
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