The influence of alcoholism on agricultural performance:
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2017-09
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The topic of the study was the impact of alcoholism on agricultural performance. The study was
conducted in Artwotcek Sub County in Amolatar District. The study was guided by three
objectives; To assess causes of alcoholism on agricultural performance; To assess the effects of
alcoholism on increasing agricultural performance; 3) To determine the possible solution to
alcoholism on agricultural performance. The study used questionnaire to collect the required
information. The researcher used the sample size of 62 respondents. The researcher used Solvens
formula in order to determine the sample size used in the research.
The results show that Alcohol consumption and dependence is considered a public health
problem and deserves attention because of the social, work, family, physical, legal and violencerelated
risks it represents. This study aimed to identify the effects of alcoholism on family
relations and, by means of case management, to encourage the recovery of these relationships.
The results show that the problems caused by alcohol abuse impose profound suffering to family
members, which contributes to high levels of interpersonal conflict, domestic violence, parental
inadequacy, child abuse and negligence, financial and legal difficulties, in addition to clinical
problems associated to it.
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A dissertation submitted to the college of humanities and social sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor's Degree of Development studies of Kampala International University
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Acoholism, Agricultural performance, Uganda