Are Personality Type and Peer pressure Determinants of Drug Abuse among University Students?

Journal of Social Behavior and Community Health Pub Date : 2021-11-24 DOI:10.18502/jsbch.v5i2.7831

Cynthia Oluchi Nwokoro, M. C. Ojiaku

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Background: Recently, drug abuse among undergraduates appears to become a global problem despite the existences of various measures taken by governments and other agencies due to its negative impact on educational and future leadership innovations as well as human resources. This study investigated personality type and peer pressure as determinants of drug abuse among university students in South-Eastern Nigeria. Methods: this cross-sectional study was conducted using 212students selected through convenient sampling technique aged 15-30 years. Participants responded to the Type A and B personality scale (TABS), Index of peer relations scale (IPR), and drug abuse screening test (DAST). Collected data was analyzed using Chi square statistics. Results: The findings indicated personality type not being significantly associated with drug abuse[X2(1) =0.13, P>0.05]. The study also revealed that peer pressure determines undergraduates’ drug abuse[X2(1) =3.77, P<0.05]. Conclusion: Proper and effective education on dangers of substance or drug abuse should be taught in school and at home by teachers, parents, and guardians.

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人格类型和同伴压力是大学生滥用药物的决定因素吗?

背景:近年来，尽管政府和其他机构采取了各种措施，但大学生吸毒似乎已成为一个全球性问题，因为它对教育和未来的领导创新以及人力资源产生了负面影响。本研究调查了尼日利亚东南部大学生中人格类型和同伴压力作为药物滥用的决定因素。方法:采用方便抽样的方法对215名15 ~ 30岁的大学生进行横断面研究。参与者对A型和B型人格量表(TABS)、同伴关系指数量表(IPR)和药物滥用筛选测试(DAST)进行了反应。收集的数据使用卡方统计进行分析。结果:人格类型与药物滥用无显著相关[X2(1) =0.13, P < 0.05]。研究还发现同伴压力对大学生药物滥用的影响[X2(1) =3.77, P<0.05]。结论:教师、家长和监护人应在学校和家中对物质或药物滥用的危险进行适当和有效的教育。

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