Social and Biological Implications of Drug Usage among Youths in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

Bachelor Thesis , 2022 , 86 Pages , Grade: Final Year

Sociology - Children and Youth

Drug misuse among youths creates harm to social and biological lifestyles, yet affects legitimate economic activities in society. In spite of the fact that poly-drug use and illegal use of drug is a crime, many youths still indulged in it due to the merriment moment they derive from it. In the light of these, some selected youth in Ede, Osun State made it known to the researcher that they consume drugs to reason well or meditate and to eliminate phobia. Not only that, but illicit drugs use among youths has ravaged Nigeria.

The social and biological implications of drugs prevailing in the area and especially the knowledge and attitude to drug usage, the types of drugs being consumed, drug use pattern and evolving risk behaviour and factors influencing the usage of drugs among youth, thus seem worth of exploration. It is on this basis that this study examined the social and biological implication of drug usage among youths in Ede, Osun State.

A questionnaire was the main instrument adopted to collect data for the study. A multistage sampling technique was adopted to reach the respondents as a result of which 200 residents of Ede at these selected communities: Orita fogo, Sagba joint, Abogunde Joint, Orita Akala, Atapara joint, Sabo agbongbe, Oke Obada joint, Owode-Ede joint, Laoye joint, Agate, Joint and Isibo Joint in Osun State were involved in the study. At the end of data collection, 200 copies of the questionnaire were retrieved and treated for data analysis. The data generated were analysed and interpreted with the aid of tabular distribution of respondents and simple frequency with percentage.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• DEDICATION
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
• LIST OF TABLES
• ABSTRACT
• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background to the Study
• 1.2 Statement of Problem
• 1.3 Objective of the Study
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Significance of the Study
• 1.6 Scope of the Study
• 1.7 Operational Definition of Terms
• 1.8 Plan of Study
• CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 Knowledge and Attitude to Drug Usage
• 2.2 Types of Drug Being Use
• 2.3 Drug Use Patterns and Evolving Risk Behaviour
• 2.4 Factors Influencing the Usage of Drug
• 2.5 Social and Biological Implications of Drug Usage
• 2.6 Theoretical Framework
• 2.6.1 Social Learning Theory
• 2.6.2 Self-Control Theory
• 2.6.3 Strain Theory
• CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 3.0 Research Design and Methodology
• 3.1 Research Design
• 3.2 Research Instruments

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research project delves into the social and biological implications of drug usage among youth in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria. The study aims to explore the factors contributing to drug use, analyze the prevalent types of drugs used, and investigate the resulting social and health consequences.

• Prevalence and patterns of drug use among youth in Ede
• Social and biological implications of drug use
• Factors influencing drug usage, including social and environmental factors
• Theoretical frameworks explaining drug use behavior
• The impact of drug use on individual, family, and community well-being

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter One: Introduction - This chapter sets the stage for the research, providing a comprehensive overview of the topic and introducing the research problem. It elaborates on the context of drug use among youth in Ede, Osun State, highlighting the need for this study.
• Chapter Two: Literature Review - This chapter provides an in-depth review of existing literature on drug usage, exploring various facets including knowledge and attitudes toward drug use, types of drugs used, and the factors that influence drug usage. The chapter also delves into the social and biological consequences of drug usage, examining relevant theoretical frameworks like social learning theory, self-control theory, and strain theory.
• Chapter Three: Research Methodology - This chapter outlines the research design and methodology employed in the study, including the research instruments used to collect data. It provides a detailed explanation of the chosen approach for data collection and analysis.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research project focuses on the critical issues of drug usage among youth in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria. The main themes and concepts explored include: drug use prevalence, social and biological implications of drug use, factors influencing drug usage, theoretical frameworks explaining drug use behavior, and the impact of drug use on individual, family, and community well-being. The study utilizes research methodologies to investigate these issues and contribute to the understanding of this multifaceted problem.

• College: Osun State University (Global Affairs and Sustainable Development Institute)
• Course: Sociology
• Grade: Final Year
• Author: Mukaila Okikiola (Author)
• Publication Year: 2022
• Pages: 86
• Catalog Number: V1363849
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346890375
• ISBN (Book): 9783346890382
• Language: English
• Tags: social, biological, implications, drug, usage, youths, osun, state, nigeria