Self esteem, depression and substance use among adolescents
Self esteem, depression and substance use among adolescents
Date
2018-09
Authors
Nakaluuba, Liberty Stella
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Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between self-esteem, depression and
substance use among adolescents in few selected villages in Nakawa Division.
The researcher did an in depth study of Documents and publications about depression, self-esteem
and substance use.
A sample of 100 people participated in this study, that is, 50 male and 50 female adolescents from
Nakawa Division in Kampala District.
Data was analyzed using tables and results show that that there is a significant relationship between
self-esteem and Substance use. There is a significant relationship between Depression and
Substance. Self-esteem and depression are not significantly related.
Recommendations and conclusions about the research phenomena were made in relation to the
results that came up from the data analysis.
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A dissertation submitted to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Community Psychology of Makerere University
Keywords
Self esteem,
depression,
substance use,
adolescents
Citation
Nakaluuba, L. S. (2018). Self esteem, depression and substance use among adolescents. Unpublished Bachelors Dissertation. Makerere University