Causes and effects of drug abuse on academic performance in eastern Province Kitui District Chuluni Division Mbitini Zone:
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2010-08
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Kampala International University, College of Education and Open, long Distance learning
Abstract
This study investigated the causes and effects of drug abuse on academic
performance in Eastern province kitui district Chu/uni division, Mbitini zone
Wingoo primary school (Kenya). The study aims at establishing the relationship
between Drug abuse and academic performance.
The researcher adopted a qualitative technique and used a cross sectional
descriptive survey.
The population of 32 respondents was selected to key respondents of learners
and 10 staff, was selected to bring out their objective views, opinions and
judgments of the causes and likely effects of drug abuse. The study incorporated
purposive random sampling as this method was systematic, simple and with this
the researcher believed that she achieved her intended objectives.
The sample size, constituted of 32 respondents/ subjects of which 22 were given
questionnaires and 10 responded to the interview.
The research instruments used included interview guides, checklists, various
types of tabular formats along with semi structured interview guides, focused
group discussions and documentary analyzed by means of themes, comparative
tables and category and rank analysis matrices.
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A Research report submitted to institute of open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of Bachelors Degree of Education Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Drug abuse, Academic performance, Kenya