Perceived social support of learners at risk of substance abuse at two selected high schools within the Cape metropolitan area
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Date
2022
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Substance abuse contributes towards mental illness as part of the global burden of
disease. In South Africa, substance abuse presents amongst learners at secondary
schools. Substance use affects academic performance negatively and disrupts
cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological functioning. Social support has been
known to ameliorate the deleterious effects of substance abuse. This study aimed to
investigate the perceived social support of learners at risk of substance abuse at two
selected high schools in Cape Town.
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Magister Curationis - MCur
Keywords
Substance abuse, Family studies, High school education, Cape Town, Social development