TEENAGERS EXPERIENCE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE FAMILIES IN KENYA
Lama, Meera; Alice, Douglas (2013)
Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013121321175
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013121321175
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The primary aim of this thesis was to identify the experiences of teenagers affected by parental alcohol abuse in Kenya. The purpose is to provide information that can be used to improve the services for teenagers affected by parental alcohol abuse. The empirical part of this study was conducted in August 2013. The qualitative research method was applied and narrative essay writing was used to gather data from twelve teenagers who were members of youth club in Nairobi. These participants were teenagers between 15 and 18 who might be directly or indirectly affected by this phenomenon.
The empirical research confirmed the findings of the literature study that teenagers who are brought up in alcohol abuse families do certainly have a negative impact on their total development. It was found out that teenagers lifestyle was also impacted which affects the present and future of their life.
This research will assist various stakeholders in generating recommendations to health care authorities and education institutions to provide necessary intervention programmes for these teenagers.
The empirical research confirmed the findings of the literature study that teenagers who are brought up in alcohol abuse families do certainly have a negative impact on their total development. It was found out that teenagers lifestyle was also impacted which affects the present and future of their life.
This research will assist various stakeholders in generating recommendations to health care authorities and education institutions to provide necessary intervention programmes for these teenagers.