Effects of Drug Abuse On Academic Performance in Selected Schools of Wareng District Kenya

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION ................................................................................................................ i

APPROVAL ....................................................................................................................... ii

DEDICATION ................................................................................................................. iii

AKNOWLEDGEMENT ................................................................................................. iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................ v

ABSTRACT ..................................................................................................................... vii

CHAPTER ONE ............................................................................................................... I

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ I

1. 1. Background of the Study ................................................................................... I

1.2 Statement of the Problem ................................................................................... 4

1.3 Purpose of the Study ............................................................................................ 4

1.4 Specific objectives .................................................................................................. 4

1.5. Research Questions ............................................................................................. 4

1. 6 Scope of the Study ................................................................................................ 5

1. 7 Significance of the Study .................................................................................... 5

CHAPTER TWO .............................................................................................................. 6

LITERATURE REVIEW ................................................................................................. 6

2.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Discipline and Drug Abuse ................................................................................ 6

2.2 Types of Drugs ........................................................................................................ 7

2. 3 Effects of Drugs .................................................................................................... 11

CHAPTER THREE ....................................................................................................... 13

METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................................... 13

3.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Research Design .................................................................................................. 14

3.2 Study Population ................................................................................................. 14

3.3 Sample Size and Sampling Technique ......................................................... 14

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3.3.1 Sample Size ............................................................................................................ 14

3.3.2 Sample Technique ............................................................................................... 15

3.4 Data Collection .......................................................................................................... 15

3. 4 .1 Instruments ............................................................................................................ 15

3.4.2 Reliability of instruments ................................................................................. 15

3.4.3 Sources of Data ..................................................................................................... 15

3.4.4 Data collection procedure ................................................................................. 16

3.5 Data Processing and Analysis ............................................................................. 16

CHAPTER FOUR. .............................................................................................................. 17

FINDINGS AND INTERPRETATIONS ....................................................................... 17

4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 17

4.2 Profile of the respondents ..................................................................................... 17

4.3 Drug abuse and discipline ................................................................................... 18

4.4 Types of Drugs Abused By Students ............................................................... 26

4.5 Effects OfDrugs ........................................................................................................ 28

CHAPTER FIVE ................................................................................................................. 32

DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................... 32

5.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 32

5.1 Discussions ................................................................................................................ 32

5.2 Conclusion .................................................................................................................. 34

5.3 Recommendations ................................................................................................... 35

5.4 Suggestions for further research ....................................................................... 36

REFERENCES ................................................................................................................... 37

APPENDIX I: TRANSMITAL LETTER ........................................................................ 39

APPENDIX II: STUDENT'S QUESTIONNAIRE ..................................................... 40

APPENDIX III: INTERVIEW GUIDE SCHEDULE FOR THE TEACHERS ... 45

APPENDIX IV: TIME ALLOCATION ......................................................... 46

APPENDIX V : BUDGET OF STUDY ...................................................... .47