Authors :
Nweke, Chinyere Felicia; Gloria Nwakaego Chukwuemeka; Akawuku, Mirian Ogheneyovwino; Ogunbadejo, Samuel Idowu; Anyaogu, Emmanuel Ugonna
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 3 - March
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAR1992
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Abstract :
This study investigated the connection between
Tiktok trends and drug abuse among teens in Anambra
state, Nigeria. Three research questions guided this study.
The theoretical framework is based on social learning
theory and technological determinism theory. The study
adopted survey method of research. The target
population of this study comprises of all public secondary
schools in the twenty one (21) local government area of
Anambra state with a sample size of 300 students drawn
from three public secondary schools in three senatorial
zones in Anambra state using purposive sampling
technique.. The instrument used for data collection is the
questionnaire. The findings of the study revealed that
there is a significant relationship between Tiktok trends
and drug abuse among teenage students. The study also
found that there is a very high rate of exposure of teens to
Tiktok contents. The paper recommended that the
government should put in place, policies that reduces
drug availability especially to the minor both online and
offline. The study also recommended that parents should
monitor their children/wards’ online activities by making
use of parental guide app on their children’s phones and
laptops.
Keywords :
Tiktok Trends, Teens, Drug Abuse.
This study investigated the connection between
Tiktok trends and drug abuse among teens in Anambra
state, Nigeria. Three research questions guided this study.
The theoretical framework is based on social learning
theory and technological determinism theory. The study
adopted survey method of research. The target
population of this study comprises of all public secondary
schools in the twenty one (21) local government area of
Anambra state with a sample size of 300 students drawn
from three public secondary schools in three senatorial
zones in Anambra state using purposive sampling
technique.. The instrument used for data collection is the
questionnaire. The findings of the study revealed that
there is a significant relationship between Tiktok trends
and drug abuse among teenage students. The study also
found that there is a very high rate of exposure of teens to
Tiktok contents. The paper recommended that the
government should put in place, policies that reduces
drug availability especially to the minor both online and
offline. The study also recommended that parents should
monitor their children/wards’ online activities by making
use of parental guide app on their children’s phones and
laptops.
Keywords :
Tiktok Trends, Teens, Drug Abuse.
