This paper discusses a social psychological study, which was conducted among adolescents in Amba Town, Ethiopia, regarding their substance abuse habits. It first gives a general overview of substance abuse concepts and explains the classifications of the drugs and substances mentioned in the study. The author proceeds to explain the different factors that were vital in creating the questionnaire, such as socio-demographic and psychological aspects and other influences, such as the accessibility and affordability factors, and that of group dynamics. The paper then goes on to present the findings of the study and analyzes them, mainly focussing on the physical, mental, and social aspects and consequences.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Acknowledgment
- Abbreviation
- Glossary
- Table of contents
- List of tables
- List of figures
- Abstract
- CHAPTER ONE
- Introduction
- Background of the Study
- Statement of the Problem
- Basic Research Questions
- Objective of the study
- General Objective
- Specific Objectives
- Significance of the Study
- Scopes of the Study
- Operational Definition
- Limitation of the study
- Introduction
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to examine substance use among adolescents in the West Shoa Zone Nono Woreda Silk Amba Town in Ethiopia. The study investigates the antecedents, consequences, and intentions to quit substance use among adolescents in the area.
- Factors contributing to substance use among adolescents
- Consequences of substance use on adolescents
- Adolescents' intentions to quit substance use
- Social and cultural influences on substance use
- Intervention strategies for reducing substance use among adolescents
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One provides a comprehensive overview of the study's background, problem statement, research questions, objectives, significance, scope, operational definitions, and limitations. This chapter sets the stage for the subsequent chapters by establishing the context and purpose of the research.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The research focuses on substance use, adolescents, antecedents, consequences, intentions to quit, social psychology, Ethiopia, West Shoa Zone, Nono Woreda, Silk Amba Town. The study explores themes of public health, social issues, cultural influences, and intervention strategies related to substance use among adolescents.
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- Masresha Girum (Autor), 2019, Substance Abuse Among Ethiopian Adolescents. A Qualitative Social Study, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1330642
