Social network experiences of Filipino youth drug users prior to drug abuse

This study explored the experiences of Filipino youth drug users on familial and peer social networks. It identified social network elements and relationships between them that led to the engagement of drugs. A grounded theory approach was used to discover the meanings of the experiences of the indi...

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Main Authors: Bailon, Luis Antonio T., Romero, Maria Anna Katrina V., Wilson, Paul Michael G.
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spelling oai:animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph:etd_bachelors-73802021-07-22T04:00:44Z Social network experiences of Filipino youth drug users prior to drug abuse Bailon, Luis Antonio T. Romero, Maria Anna Katrina V. Wilson, Paul Michael G. This study explored the experiences of Filipino youth drug users on familial and peer social networks. It identified social network elements and relationships between them that led to the engagement of drugs. A grounded theory approach was used to discover the meanings of the experiences of the individuals. Data was gathered from five former youth drug users using a semi-structured narrative interview. Interview transcripts were processed by initially extracting descriptive elements. From these elements, perceptions were formed by the individuals. The incorporation of these elements and perceptions created a model. Findings suggest that most of the participants belonged to a dysfunctional family. Their experiences with the dysfunctional family led them to associate with peer or sibling drug users. Their drug addiction seems to stem from the process of having a dysfunctional family that shifts them towards peer or sibling influence. Our results are parallel to previous studies concerning the connection of familial and peer social groups to inclination of committing delinquent behaviors, particularly drug abuse. The Filipino family structure has evolved and it seems to have a connection with the prevalent drug abuse of Filipino youth. 2008-01-01T08:00:00Z text https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/6736 Bachelor's Theses English Animo Repository Drug addicts--Philippines--Social conditions Drug addiction--Philippines
institution De La Salle University
building De La Salle University Library
continent Asia
country Philippines
Philippines
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language English
topic Drug addicts--Philippines--Social conditions
Drug addiction--Philippines
spellingShingle Drug addicts--Philippines--Social conditions
Drug addiction--Philippines
Bailon, Luis Antonio T.
Romero, Maria Anna Katrina V.
Wilson, Paul Michael G.
Social network experiences of Filipino youth drug users prior to drug abuse
description This study explored the experiences of Filipino youth drug users on familial and peer social networks. It identified social network elements and relationships between them that led to the engagement of drugs. A grounded theory approach was used to discover the meanings of the experiences of the individuals. Data was gathered from five former youth drug users using a semi-structured narrative interview. Interview transcripts were processed by initially extracting descriptive elements. From these elements, perceptions were formed by the individuals. The incorporation of these elements and perceptions created a model. Findings suggest that most of the participants belonged to a dysfunctional family. Their experiences with the dysfunctional family led them to associate with peer or sibling drug users. Their drug addiction seems to stem from the process of having a dysfunctional family that shifts them towards peer or sibling influence. Our results are parallel to previous studies concerning the connection of familial and peer social groups to inclination of committing delinquent behaviors, particularly drug abuse. The Filipino family structure has evolved and it seems to have a connection with the prevalent drug abuse of Filipino youth.
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author Bailon, Luis Antonio T.
Romero, Maria Anna Katrina V.
Wilson, Paul Michael G.
author_facet Bailon, Luis Antonio T.
Romero, Maria Anna Katrina V.
Wilson, Paul Michael G.
author_sort Bailon, Luis Antonio T.
title Social network experiences of Filipino youth drug users prior to drug abuse
title_short Social network experiences of Filipino youth drug users prior to drug abuse
title_full Social network experiences of Filipino youth drug users prior to drug abuse
title_fullStr Social network experiences of Filipino youth drug users prior to drug abuse
title_full_unstemmed Social network experiences of Filipino youth drug users prior to drug abuse
title_sort social network experiences of filipino youth drug users prior to drug abuse
publisher Animo Repository
publishDate 2008
url https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/6736
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