Peer pressure, self-esteem and substance abuse among university students

Abstract

This study was to investigate the relationship between Peer Pressure, Self Esteem and Substance Abuse among University Students among the university students. The study employed a qualitative research design using a correlational method to determine the relationship between the study variables. Data was analyzed using SPSS Pearson correlation coefficient was used to determine the relationship. The results also did not indicate a significant relationship between self-esteem and substance abuse among University students, which meant that no matter the level of self-esteem a student has, it cannot influence his or engagement into abusing substances. In addition, results indicated a significant relationship between peer pressure and substance abuse, which meant that if a student has friends who abuse substances; the chances of him getting involved in substance abuse are high.