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Role of Family Functioning in Substance Addiction among Emerging Adults in Ongata Rongai Sub County in Kajiado County, Kenya

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  • Susan Ndinda Kivuva

    (Institute of Youth Studies, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Tangaza University College, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya)

  • Wambua Pius Muasa Ph.D

    (Institute of Youth Studies, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Tangaza University College, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya)

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Substance addiction among emerging adults poses significant challenges to individuals, families, and communities worldwide. This qualitative research study aimed to explore the role of family functioning in substance addiction among emerging adults in Ongata Rongai Sub County, Kajiado County, Kenya. The study had one research question: How does family functioning contribute to substance addiction among emerging adults in Ongata Rongai Sub County in Kajiado County? The study utilized exploratory research design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 20 participants for the study. Interview Guide was used to collect data from the participants. Thematic analysis was used to analyze data from the participants. The findings showed that lack of modelling from the parents, poor parenting, lack of availability of parents and availability of drugs were contributing factors to substance abuse among the emerging adults. The study recommended that counsellors and psychologists and other stakeholders to sensitize the parents on effective parenting and especially in bringing up the emerging adults.

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  • Susan Ndinda Kivuva & Wambua Pius Muasa Ph.D, 2023. "Role of Family Functioning in Substance Addiction among Emerging Adults in Ongata Rongai Sub County in Kajiado County, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(9), pages 1941-1950, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:9:p:1941-1950
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