Abstract: The study adopted a cross sectional research design, both qualitative and quantitative data research designed was adopted in this study. A total of 71 respondents were involved in the study. Both primary and secondary data sources were utilized in the study however, primary data was obtained through questionnaires, which was used to acquire quantitative data while qualitative data was obtained through a semi structured in-depth questionnaire. Quantitative data was analyzed through the SPSS and presented as frequencies, percentages, and correlation output on tables, and while qualitative data were sorted, placed under broader themes and presented as direct quotation upon content. Data findings reveal that over all, authoritative parenting does not influence drug use in Urban District Zanzibar, adolescents unlike neglectful parenting which positively influences drug use among adolescents. Sober houses also foster adolescent inmates in developing relapse preventing skills such as gratification delay, problem solving and emotional regulation among others. It is therefore recommended that among others, efforts should be targeted towards primary prevention in schools and sensitization of families on parenting. It is therefore recommended that among others, efforts should be targeted towards primary prevention in schools and sensitization of families on parenting.
Keywords: acquire quantitative data, influence drug, families on parenting.
Title: THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTING STYLES ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG THE ADOLESCENTS IN URBAN ZANZIBAR
Author: Khadija Bakari Salum
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 4, October 2023 - December 2023
Page No: 33-39
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 04-October-2023
