The study focuses on "The Role of the Media in Fighting against Drug Abuse among the Youth". It is based on its objectives namely: to find out the causes of increased drug abuse among the youths in Nabuttiti slum, Kampala city; to find out the effects of drug abuse; and lastly to establish how the media fights drug abuse among youths.
The study is descriptive in nature. It uses a sample size of 100 respondents among which included youths, local leaders and youth leaders both male and female. The researcher selected the study respondents using a purposive sampling technique. Interview and questionnaire methods were used to gather the primary data, and documentary review was used for the collection of secondary data.
The findings revealed that the majority (65%) reported that they were involved in using at least some kinds of drugs. The study found that alcohol was the most abused drug by the youths. The study also found that the majority (38%) of the respondents reported drugs being obtained from drug users who distributed them in hope of getting some money. Findings also reported that the majority (30%) of the respondents strongly agree that family background, stress, peer pressure in which youths lived, influenced them to drug abuse. It was found out that drug abuse causes loss of jobs, causes school dropout and also leads to engaging in bad acts.
The study recommends that strict laws should be undertaken by the government to curb drug abuse, strengthening the laws on drug trafficking, parents being responsible for the acts of their children, empowering communities with techniques of identifying drug users, designing awareness campaigns and sensitization and encouraging media to reduce or eliminate the appearance of substances.
Table of Contents
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- List of Acronyms
- Abstract
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Background to the Study
- Statement of the Problem
- Purpose of the Study
- Objectives of the Study
- Research Questions
- Significance of the Study
- Scope of the Study
- Limitations of the Study
- Definition of Key Terms
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Drug Abuse
- Causes of Drug Abuse
- Effects of Drug Abuse
- Role of Media in Fighting Drug Abuse
- Chapter 3: Research Methodology
- Research Design
- Study Area
- Population and Sampling Techniques
- Data Collection Methods
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
- Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
- Causes of Drug Abuse Among Youth
- Effects of Drug Abuse Among Youth
- The Role of Media in Fighting Drug Abuse
- Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
Objectives and Key Themes
This research examines the role of electronic media in combating drug abuse among unemployed youth in the Nabuttiti slums of Kampala City, Uganda. It specifically investigates the causes of drug abuse among this demographic, the effects of drug abuse, and the ways in which the media can contribute to reducing this problem. The study uses Nation Media Television as a case study to analyze the impact of media messaging on drug abuse prevention.
- The prevalence and causes of drug abuse among unemployed youth in the Nabuttiti slums of Kampala City.
- The impact of drug abuse on individuals, families, and communities.
- The potential of electronic media to influence attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge related to drug abuse.
- The effectiveness of Nation Media Television's programming in addressing drug abuse prevention.
- The role of media in raising awareness about drug abuse and providing resources for those struggling with addiction.
Chapter Summaries
- Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter sets the context for the study by providing background information on drug abuse, highlighting the problem in Uganda, and defining the research objectives and methodology.
- Chapter 2: Literature Review: This chapter explores existing research on drug abuse, its causes, and the potential of media interventions to reduce drug abuse. It reviews relevant studies and theories related to the topic.
- Chapter 3: Research Methodology: This chapter describes the research design, study area, sampling techniques, data collection methods, and data analysis procedures used in the study.
- Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data: This chapter presents the findings of the study, including demographic characteristics of respondents, causes of drug abuse, effects of drug abuse, and the role of media in fighting drug abuse.
Keywords
Drug abuse, electronic media, unemployed youth, Nabuttiti slums, Kampala City, Nation Media Television, awareness campaigns, drug prevention, media influence, social responsibility.
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- Mubiazalwa Bonny (Author), 2017, The Role of the Media in Fighting Drug Abuse among Jobless Youths in the Nabuttiti Slums in Kampala City. A Case Study of National Media and Television, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1305536
