Effects of drug abuse on academic performance in selected schools of Wareng District Kenya
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2008-11
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of drug abuse
on the academic performance of students.
The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the effects of drug
abuse on student's discipline, to explore the common drugs abused by
secondary students; and to investigate if students who use drugs attend
school regularly. The methods used for data collection were
questionnaires and interview guides to students, and teachers of the
schools involved in the study.
In chapter four, the findings were presented and interpreted in relation to
the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing
literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency and
percentages. Based on the findings it was observed that drugs affect the
discipline and education of students negatively. In chapter five,
development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and
conclusions were attempted.
The findings suggested recommendations that community and parents
are important in a child's life. They should therefore be sensitized and
encouraged to participate in all programs that aim to solve the problem
of drugs. The government should also include them in all the plans they
make concerning the fight against drug abuse
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A research report presented to the institute of open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Bachelor of education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Drug abuse, Academic performance, Wareng District, Kenya