Influence of unemployment on drug addiction among youth in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
| dc.contributor.author | Aisha Nalubega | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-09-02T06:44:46Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-09-02T06:44:46Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-06-02 | |
| dc.description | Undergraduate | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study examined the influence of unemployment on drug addiction among youth in Kawempe Division, Kampala District. The study aimed to establish the relationship between unemployment and drug abuse among youth. A descriptive research design using both qualitative and quantitative approaches was adopted. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews from selected youth and community leaders. Findings revealed that unemployment contributes greatly to drug addiction due to idleness, stress, peer pressure, and lack of income opportunities. The study also found that drug addiction negatively affects youths’ health, behavior, and productivity. The study concluded that unemployment is a key factor influencing drug addiction among youth in Kawempe Division. It recommended increased job creation, vocational training, and sensitization programs to reduce drug abuse among unemployed youth. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3600 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | Influence of unemployment on drug addiction among youth in Kawempe Division, Kampala District | |
| dc.type | Dissertation |