The general objective of this study was to investigate the household socioeconomic effects of changaa brewing, trafficking and consumption among the youth in Muhudu Ward, Hamisi Sub County in Vihiga County. The study hence sought to examine the household socioeconomic effects of changaa brewing on the education of the youth, economic status of families, the social lives of the youth and possibilities of changaa being associated with criminal activities that happened in Muhudu Ward. The study was significant and justified on the basis moral decay among the youth that had been reported in the area of study and across the country, various fatalities and accidents that had been associated with changaa brewing. This study therefore was to source for remedy to this peril, and limit the associated consequences of changaa brewing, backed by the existing policies campaigns that targeted those who were involved in driving while they were drunk. The study was informed by social learning theory, by Albert Bandura, which informed the research on how the youth learnt the behavior of changaa brewing, trafficking and/or consumption. The researcher used survey research design and employed both qualitative and quantitative research procedures, in an area which had 3 sub locations. Simple random sampling was used to select 110 respondents, which comprised of 43 youths and 20 household heads randomly selected, 3 mixed groups of 10 members each randomly selected and 7 key respondents purposively sampled. Questionnaires, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were used to collect data. On the basis of findings, the study concluded changaa brewing, trafficking and consumption was common among male as compared to females, especially those who were single. The respondents gave reasons of enjoyment and peer influence, as being responsible for their habits. Most youth dint complete schooling, most as a result of changaa and drug abuse. Most of the youth used a highest percentage of their income on changaa (above 500 weekly), since most of them were single/ separated with their spouses. The relationships with their families were poor and it was evident enough that there was a close association between crime and changaa. The researcher recommended community action and youth vocational training.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3Objectives of the study
1.3.1 General objectives
1.3.2 Specific objectives
1.3.3 Research questions
1.4 Research assumptions
1.5 Justification of the study
1.6 Significance of the study
1.7 Scope and delimitations of the study
1.8 Limitations of the study
1.9 Conceptual framework
1.10 Operational definition of terminologies as used in this research
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Theoretical framework
2.1.1 Social learning theory
2.2 Review of empirical studies
2.2.1 Effects of chang’aa brewing on education among the youths
2.2.2 Effects of changaa brewing on family’s economic status
2.2.3 Effects of changaa brewing on social life of the youth
2.2.4 The relationship between changaa brewing and crime among the youths
2.3 Chapter summary
3. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Site Description
3.3 Study and target populations
3.4 Sample size and sampling techniques
3.4.1 Sample size
3.4.2 Sampling Technique
3.5 Methods and instruments of data collection
3.5.1 Methods of data collection
3.5.1.1 Interview
3.5.1.2 Focused group discussions
3.5.1.3 The use of key informants
3.5.2 The instruments of data collection
3.5.2.1 Questionnaires
3.5.2.2 Tape recording
3.5.2.3 Note taking
3.6 Data Collection procedures
3.7 Data analysis procedures
3.8 Reliability and Validity of the instruments used
3.9 Ethical considerations of this study
4. DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION
4.1 Response Rate
4.2 Demographic characteristics of the respondents
4.3 Effects of changaa brewing on education
4.4 Effects of changaa brewing on family’s economic status
4.5 Effects of changaa brewing on the social lives of the youth
4.6 The relationship between changaa and crime
4.7 Chapter Summary
5. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Research findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Areas for further research
Research Objectives and Core Themes
This thesis investigates the household socio-economic impacts of the illicit brewing, trafficking, and consumption of a traditional spirit known as chang’aa among the youth in Muhudu Ward, Hamisi Sub-County. The research explores how involvement in the chang’aa trade influences academic achievement, family economic stability, and the social well-being of young individuals, while assessing the correlation between this substance and local crime rates.
- The impact of chang’aa consumption on youth education and school dropout rates.
- The influence of substance abuse on household economic status and poverty cycles.
- Social consequences, including family instability, domestic violence, and health deterioration.
- The link between illicit alcohol activities and criminal involvement among young populations.
- Theoretical application of Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory to explain behavioral imitation.
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2.2.1 Effects of chang’aa brewing on education among the youths
In educational institutions, success is measured by academic performance. As career competition grows ever fiercer in the working world, the importance of students doing well in school has caught the attention of parents, and employers. Education is not the only road to success in the working world, much effort is made to identify, evaluate, track and encourage the progress of students in schools. Parents care about their child‘s academic performance because they believe that good academic results will provide more career choices and job security (Idokoet al, 2015). Student’s academic gain and learning performance is affected by numerous factor including gender, age, teaching faculty, students schooling, father/guardian social economic status, what they consume, residential area of students, medium of instructions in schools, tuition trend, daily study hour and accommodation as hostelries or day scholar (Idokoet al, 2015).
Behavioral research has found that educational performance is highly correlated with substance abuse (Bukstein et al, 2005). Economic studies that look at the link between alcohol use and educational outcomes have customarily focused on measures of educational attainment such as graduation (from high school or college), college matriculation, and years of school completed (Renna, 2008). Consistent with the behavioral research, early economic studies found that drinking reduced educational attainment.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: This chapter provides the foundation for the research by defining the scope, problem statement, objectives, and the conceptual framework regarding the impact of chang’aa.
LITERATURE REVIEW: This section reviews theoretical perspectives, primarily Social Learning Theory, and evaluates previous empirical studies on the socio-economic and educational consequences of alcohol abuse.
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY: This chapter outlines the survey-based research methodology, site description of Muhudu Ward, sampling strategies, and data collection instruments used to extract information from the study population.
DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION: This chapter presents the quantitative and qualitative findings of the study, detailing the socio-economic trends and the relationship between chang’aa consumption and criminal behavior.
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This final chapter consolidates the research results, presents the study's conclusions, and offers evidence-based recommendations for community and government intervention.
Keywords
Chang’aa, Youth, Socio-economic effects, Muhudu Ward, Alcohol abuse, Substance trafficking, Academic performance, Family stability, Social Learning Theory, Crime, Poverty, Vocational training, Community sensitization, Domestic violence, Illicit brewing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on the household socio-economic impacts of chang’aa—a traditional home-brewed spirit—specifically regarding its production, trafficking, and consumption among youth in Muhudu Ward, Kenya.
What are the primary themes discussed in the study?
The work examines the relationship between chang’aa and school dropout rates, family economic decline, social deterioration, and the rise of criminal activities within the specified ward.
What is the central research question?
The primary aim is to investigate the household socio-economic effects of chang’aa on the youth and to determine the potential link between this substance and criminal delinquency in the area.
Which methodology does the author employ?
The researcher uses a survey research design, employing both qualitative and quantitative procedures, including questionnaires, focus group discussions, and interviews with key community informants.
What does the main body of the work cover?
The body chapters detail the theoretical framework (Social Learning Theory), literature reviews on global and local alcohol impacts, the methodological approach, and a thematic analysis of collected field data.
Which key terms characterize this thesis?
Key terms include youth unemployment, chang’aa addiction, social learning, illicit brewing, academic attainment, and community-based intervention strategies.
How does the cultural context contribute to the prevalence of chang’aa in Muhudu Ward?
The study highlights how specific cultural events, such as traditional circumcision ceremonies, foster a permissive environment for rampant, uncontrolled brewing and consumption of chang’aa.
What is the link between chang’aa and criminal behavior according to the respondents?
Participants noted that chang’aa is often linked to robbery, theft, and violence, as youth who are addicted and unemployed turn to crime to sustain their habit.
What role does Social Learning Theory play in this research?
It provides the theoretical basis for understanding how youth adopt chang’aa-related behaviors through observation and imitation of parents, peers, and social models in their environment.
- Quote paper
- Brighton Amuni (Author), 2019, Household Socio-Economic Effects of Chang’aa Brewing, Trafficking and Consumption Among the Youth, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1613001
