Thesis (M.A. (Clinical Psychology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2020 / The use and abuse of illicit drugs is a challenge which affects people on a global scale and
South Africa. The use of a new street drug known as nyaope (whonga) has been on the rise in
the country amongst the youth, including university students. Its use is associated with a wide
range of negative consequences such as poor academic performance, aggression, vandalism,
rape, risky sexual behaviours, and social dysfunctionality. The main objective of this study
was to explore the self-reported experiences and behaviours of students who use nyaope at
the University of Limpopo. The study was qualitative in nature as the researcher wanted to
gather first-hand, in-depth information. The sample was purposive in nature and consisted of
6 participants. Quality criteria were used to ensure the quality and rigour of the findings.
Thematic content analysis (TCA) was used to analyse data. Six major themes emerged from
the analysis which were supported by existing findings. The themes were identified as: causes
of drug use, frequency of drug use, experiences of students, knowledge about the negative
implications of the drug and self-reported behaviours. Participants reported experiencing a
decline in academic performance, deteriorating relationships with others, poor physical and
psychological wellbeing, behavioural changes and perceiving that they were discriminated
against. The findings of this study are useful to aid in informing policy and interventions at
the University. They may also help psychologists who work with drug abusers
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ul/oai:ulspace.ul.ac.za:10386/4166 |
| Date | January 2020 |
| Creators | Mphahlele, Lucky Sibusiso |
| Contributors | Setwaba, M., Nel, K. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | x, 82 leaves |
| Relation |
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