| Autor: |
Nzama, Muzi Vitalis, Ajani, Oluwatoyin Ayodele |
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African Journal of Development Studies; 2021 Special Issue, Vol. 11, p219-242, 24p |
| Abstrakt: |
This study explored substance abuse by learners in selected high schools in South Africa. The increase in substance abuse among learners is a serious concern for stakeholders despite various efforts by various non-governmental organisations and the government to address the situation. The study adopted a qualitative approach for data collection. Five learners from eight randomly selected high schools, who received treatment from The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) in King Cetshwayo district were purposively selected for a focus group interview. Thematic analysis was used to interpretively present and discuss the themes' findings. The findings revealed that substances abused among the learners were mostly cigarettes, marijuana, alcohol and dagga. Learners' involvement in these substances was linked to challenges from homes, inadequate care or neglect and inadequate teachers' support as well as the family structure of learners living with single mother-parents. The study, therefore, recommends the strengthening of parent-child relationships, the teaching of learners about the dangers of substance abuse amongst others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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