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Psychological Determinants Leading To Alcohol Use Among Undergraduate Students: A Case Study Of University Of Nairobi

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  • Grace Kimeli
  • Prof. Bernard Boyo
  • Dr. Alice Munene
  • Dr. Lincoln Khasakhala

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the psychological determinants leading to alcohol use among undergraduate students.Methodology: The study adopted a mixed research design. The study was carried out at the University of Nairobi's Main campus, School of Architecture and Engineering. Stratified random sampling technique was used in the study to select a sample size. Data were collected from the students of the faculty of Engineering, Administration staff/Counselors and Lecturers. The research tools used in data collection were questionnaires, In-depth interviews (IDI) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Data analysis was done using SPSS and the results were presented by use of charts, graphs, and frequency tables.Results: The study found out that university students view alcohol use as detrimental to their academic performance. It further revealed the significant relationship that exists between stress and alcohol consumption. It emerged from the study that peer influence, parenting, University environment and availability of financial resources are contributors to use of alcohol among university students.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The findings of the study recommends that future research is needed in the area of media and alcohol advertising and its effects on consumption of alcohol, particularly, as it relates to university students.

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  • Grace Kimeli & Prof. Bernard Boyo & Dr. Alice Munene & Dr. Lincoln Khasakhala, 2016. "Psychological Determinants Leading To Alcohol Use Among Undergraduate Students: A Case Study Of University Of Nairobi," American Journal of Psychology, AJPO, vol. 1(1), pages 1-12.
    • Handle: RePEc:bfy:ojtajp:v:1:y:2016:i:1:p:1-12:id:1
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