Mother and father adolescent relationships and substance use in the Niger delta: a case study of twenty-five (25) communities in Yenagoa local government of Bayelsa state, Nigeria
Mother and father adolescent relationships and substance use in the Niger delta: a case study of twenty-five (25) communities in Yenagoa local government of Bayelsa state, Nigeria

Summary/Abstract: Background: In the Study, Mother and Father Adolescent Relationships and Substance Use in the Niger Delta: A Case Study of Twenty-Five (25) Communities in Yenagoa Local Government of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The extent of social interaction between parents and adolescents in Yenagoa Local Government was determine, the association between the level of interaction between the father and child on adolescent’s predisposition to substance use in Yenagoa Local Government Area was determine and the association between the level of interaction between the mother and child on adolescent’s predisposition to substance use in Yenagoa Local Government was examine.Materials and method: Data obtained were analysed using both descriptive analysis and inferential statistics. Data was analysed descriptively using frequency and percentage while result was presented in table. Data was also presented pictorially using charts.Results: Results showed that 27.3% of respondent had very cordial relationship with their fathers while 34.5% had very cordial social interactions with their mothers. This indicate that majority of the respondents do not have cordial relationship with their fathers and mothers. Further analysis revealed that 60.0% and 94.4% of the respondents do not have cordial relationship with their fathers and so are predispose to substance use. Also, 86.0% and 86.2% of the respondent do not have cordial relationship with their mothers. Indicating that majority of the adolescence were predispose to substance use.Conclusion: The study concludes that, it is vital for parent and societies to seize the opportunity of applying behavior modification therapy to juveniles and young adults. as the need arises. It is also imperative that all stakeholders engage in concerted efforts to target both parents and adolescents in substance use control strategies.

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