Essays about: "the impact of drugs on youth"

Found 4 essays containing the words the impact of drugs on youth.

  1. 1. A qualitative study on professionals’ perception of unaccompanied minors’ uniqueness and its impact on drug prevention

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Amelie Hoffren; [2023]
    Keywords : Unaccompanied minors; drug prevention; professionals; uniqueness; vulnerability;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how professionals working with unaccompanied minors (UM) perceive the uniqueness of this group in relation to substance use and prevention. Findings from the study suggest that professionals’ perceptions of UM’s uniqueness could be divided into five themes: financial situation; age; contact persons and authorities; prolonged waits at the migration agency; and access to health care. READ MORE

  3. 2. Perceived risk of cannabis use and cannabis use among Swedish youth : A quantitative study from a public health perspective

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Kaltum Ali Mohamed; [2021]
    Keywords : Cannabis use; Flash Eurobarometer 330 - Youth Attitudes on Drugs; perceived risk of cannabis use; public health sciences; Swedish youth; quantitative study.;

    Abstract : Background: Risk perception has been studied concerning the use of marijuana and it impacts the intention to use that specific substance. Aim: The aim was to study the association between the perceived risk of cannabis use and cannabis use among Swedish youth after controlling for gender, age, and education. READ MORE

  4. 3. Social Identity’s Role in Illicit Drug Consumption Among Swedish Youth in Affluent Areas : A Qualitative Study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

    Author : Erik Köhler; Kim Einhorn; [2021]
    Keywords : Illicit drugs; Affluent youth; Attitudes; Interviews; Social Identity Theory.;

    Abstract : Background and aim: The consumption of illicit drugs remains stable among youths in Sweden, yet an increase in consumption has been observed in affluent areas. This study aims to explore the reasons for illicit drug use in these areas and if this could be further understood using Social Identity Theory. READ MORE

  5. 4. "I take him as my brother, a brother from another mother". : a qualitative study on how youth in a disadvantaged community in South Africa experience the social impact of sport.

    University essay from Ämnesavdelningen för pedagogik

    Author : Caroline Jonsson; Elin Hägglund; [2009]
    Keywords : organised sport; youth; social impact; disadvantaged community; group interview;

    Abstract : The impact of sport participation among youth is a widely discussed phenomenon. Researchers argue that sport participation can contribute to both positive and negative impact. The aim of this study is to find out how youth in a disadvantaged community in South Africa experience the social impact of sport. READ MORE