Global ETD Search

31	The relationship between adolescent depressive symptomology and substance abuse Blore, Lynda Gail 31 October 2002 (has links) This study examines the relationship between adolescent depressive symptomology and substance abuse. From a literature study six hypotheses were developed. A quantitative empirical study, undertaken in a South African high school, investigated the level of adolescent depressiVe symptomology and substance abuse, as well as the relationship between the two. The influence of various moderator variables was also examined. In line with most international studies, the relationship between adolescent depressive symptomotogy and substance abuse was found to be significant. This research has shown that adolescent depressive symptomology is significantly and positively correlated with earlier age at onset of substance abuse as well as frequency of usage. There appear to be gender differences in the way adolescents deal with their depression in terms of substance abuse. In addition, risk factors for depression and substance abuse were confirmed. Recommendations have been made based on these results / Educational Studies / M.Ed. Adolescent Depressive symptomology Substance abuse Depression Age of onset of substance abuse Rates of substance abuse Risk factors Gender differences 362.29170835 Substance abuse -- South Africa Drug abuse -- South Africa Reality therapy -- South Africa