Abstract: The study employed cross-sectional research design which was facilitated by mixed method approach. And therefore study used both qualitative and quantitative methods. Simple randomly sampling was used to obtain 68 respondents. Quantitative data were obtained from respondents through questionnaire while qualitative data were obtained from respondents by using semi-structure interview. Furthermore, SPSS was used to analyse quantitative data and then presented as descriptive statistic in graphs and tables while qualitative data was analysed by using content analysis and presented by using direct quotes from respondents. Data findings revealed that addiction was highly prevalent 88% in Zanzibar, which was facilitated by the easy access of substances, a family history of addiction, peer pressure and neglectful and inappropriate parental supervision. Findings also reveal that neuroticism, extroversion and openness personality are positively associated to addiction. While, conscientiousness and agreeableness had negative correlation with addiction. Recommendation as per study findings, it was recommended that, the ministry of health should support school and community-based initiatives to curb the high prevalence of addiction in Zanzibar. Also the Ministry of health and Drug commissioner should utilize the media to reach families and sensitize then on appropriate parenting to curb addiction and drug abuse.
Keywords: quantitative data, Data findings, inappropriate parental supervision, ministry of health, Drug commissioner, drug abuse.
Title: THE INFLUENCE OF PERSONALITY TRAITS ON SUBSTANCE ADDICTION AMONG SOBER HOUSE INMATESIN THE URBAN WESTERN REGION OF ZANZIBAR
Author: AHMAD RASHID RAMADHAN
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: 10-16
Research Publish Journals
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Published Date: 04-October-2023
