Perception of Social Studies Students on Substance Abuse in North-West, Nigeria
Perception of Social Studies Students on Substance Abuse in North-West, Nigeria
Author(s): Asokan Vasudevan, Uthman Shehu Lawal, Suleiman Ibrahim Shelash Mohammad, Tajudeen Ahmad, Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy, Soon Eu Hui, Vijayesvaran ArumugamSubject(s): Education, Sociology, Substance abuse and addiction, Sociology of Education
Published by: Üniversite Park Ltd. Sti.
Keywords: Cannabis; substance abuse; sedative drug abuse; social studies; environmental education;
Summary/Abstract: Background/purpose. This study investigated the perception of social studies students on substance abuse in North-West Nigeria, focusing specifically on cannabis and sedative drug abuse. Materials/methods. The research employed a descriptive survey method with a sample of 400 undergraduate Social Studies students from Northwestern campuses, selected through purposive and proportionate sampling techniques. Two research questions and hypotheses guided the study, utilizing a validated questionnaire (APUSOSAS) with a reliability index of 0.89. The findings revealed that students demonstrated high awareness of cannabis-related risks, particularly recognizing its severe mental health implications and rapid onset effects. Regarding sedative drug abuse, students showed significant concern, emphasizing the need for accessible support services and counseling. Results. Statistical analysis using t-tests rejected both null hypotheses, indicating significant differences in students' attitudes towards cannabis (t=162.26, p
Journal: Educational Process: International Journal (EDUPIJ)
- Issue Year: 18/2025
- Issue No: 5
- Page Range: 1-14
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
