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VOL. 12, ISSUE 7 (2025)
Empirical analysis of the influence of peer pressure on students’ drug abuse on selected tertiary institution in Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors
Onodugo Ifeanyi Chris, Dr Uzochukwu Silba, Onyeledo Peace Ijeoma, Chidi Enemo Chinaza
Abstract
Empirically examine the influence of peer
pressure on drug abuse amongst students of selected tertiary institutions in
Enugu state, Nigeria. To achieve the objectives of the research, data were
collected, analyzed and interpreted. Focus Group Discussions (FGD) are designed
for students and key informants (KI). Accordingly, to fulfill the intended
sample size of 150 participants. The total number of participants that took
part in the study were 150. These constituted a total of 90 male students and 60
female students. Students engaged in social activities and leadership were
selected by using a purposive sampling method. A structured questionnaire item
was used to collect data from the 150 respondents, the appropriate method was
used to analyze the data using data analysis processes. Five major themes were
identified in line with the objectives of this study: roles of peer pressure,
forms of peer pressure, more DRUGs abused among students, factors leading to
tertiary institutions student and the effects of DRUG abuse on students and
peer pressure in the learning environment. Major findings focused on this study
have largely demonstrated that peers play a leading and protected role, given
and promoted, influence roles and leadership roles. Both forms of negative and
positive peer pressure are also common among students. Regarding the most
commonly abused drugs among tertiary institutions student, Khat, cigarettes,
alcohol, shisha and Sniff glue (benzene) was said to be, Hashish is the most
commonly used Drug by students while drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and
marijuana can be used by students in selected institutions. Poverty, divorce or
separation, deviant behavior, family related issues, the death of parents/
guardians and peer pressure are factors that lead young people in the campuses.
In addition, the effects of drug abuse such as mental health problems, social
and economic consequences, physical injury, and dependence on drug use and
mental disorders of drug abusers are very common.
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Pages:109-115
How to cite this article:
Onodugo Ifeanyi Chris, Dr Uzochukwu Silba, Onyeledo Peace Ijeoma, Chidi Enemo Chinaza "Empirical analysis of the influence of peer pressure on students’ drug abuse on selected tertiary institution in Enugu State, Nigeria". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 12, Issue 7, 2025, Pages 109-115
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