Essays about: "youth drugs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words youth drugs.

  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. Vulnerability among children and youth in São Paulo. : A qualitative study of children living in a slum area, an occupied building and on the streets.

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ, Avd. för socialt arbete

    Author : Rebecca Beltramo; [2018]
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    Abstract : Children living in vulnerability as living on the street has been a well discussed issue for a long time. The importance of addressing the factors of why children are living in vulnerability along with what concrete actions that can be taken to help these children to a safer life have formed the ground for this study. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring the professional perception of multi agency approaches to assist young people involved in violent and offending behavior in Glasgow

    University essay from Ersta Sköndal högskola/Institutionen för socialvetenskap

    Author : Emelie Folcker; [2013]
    Keywords : Scotland; Glasgow; Multi-agency work approaches; Youth crime; Violent and offending behaviour; Risk factors; Social work.;

    Abstract : This thesis explores eight professionals’ views on the use of the multi-agency approach to assist young people involved in violent and offending behaviour. Parallel to this overall purpose, this thesis also examines the professionals’ views on possible risk factors for the involvement in such behaviour, and their perception of possible improvements to this particular approach. READ MORE