Abstract/Overview The study investigated the relationship between social support, resilience and drug abuse. A correlation research design was used, and adolescents between the age group of 14-23 years in four secondary schools in Koboko Town Council were randomly selected using a simple random sampling technique and 50 respondents were selected from each school bringing the total to 200 respondents. A three set structured questionnaire which measured adolescent resilience, social support...
Abstract/Overview The Purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between extraversion and gambling tendencies among secondary school students in Nyamira South Sub County, Kenya. Objective was to determine the association between extraversion and gambling tendencies among students in Nyamira South Sub-County. It was informed by Eysenck’s theory of Personality and a conceptual framework. The study adopted concurrent triangulation research design within the Mixed Method Approach....
Abstract This paper analyses the extent of influence of personality issues on the effectiveness of substance abuse preventive measures among secondary students in Kakamega County through cross sectional survey design. The study was guided by social cognitive theory. The target population was 59675 form three students, 1080 class teachers, 530 G/C teachers and 12 sub-county directors of education in the study area. Multi-stage sampling, simple random and purposive sampling techniques were use...