Research Proposal

NAME: MAHLAELA D.J.

STUDENT NO: 3621-201-6

COURSE CODE: HMPYC 80 - RESEARCH PROPOSAL

TO INVESTIGATE THE PRECIPITATING FACTORS FOR USING THE NEW NON-CLASSIFIED DRUG CALLED NYAOPE BY ADOLESCENTS WHO LIVE IN THE WATERBERG DISTRICT OF LIMPOPO (BELA-BELA)

INDEX

Page

1. Title ---------------------------------------------- 3

2. Introduction ---------------------------------------- 3

3. Background /Literature Review-------------------------3-6

1. Theories of Adolescent drug use------------------4-5

2. Drug Prevention Strategy-------------------------5-6

4. Rationale ------------- ----------------------------- 6

4.1 The level of influence for explaining substance use in adolescents lives---------------------------------- 6

5. Research Methodology ------------------------------- 6-8

1. Introduction--------------------------------------6

2. Study Design------------------------------------6-7

3. Study Population--------------------------------- 7

4. Study Sample------------------------------------ 7

5. Data collection method---------------------------7

6. Measurements-------------------------------------8

6. Pilot Study ----------------------------------------- 8

7. Possible Limitations ------------------------------- 8

8. Data Presentation and Analysis -------------------- 8-9

9. Ethical Consideration ------------------------------- 9

10. Budget ---------------------------------------- 9-10

11. References ------------------------------------- 11

1. TITLE

To investigate the precipitating factors for using the new non – classified drug called Nyaope by adolescents who live in the Waterberg district of Limpopo (Bela-Bela).

2. INTRODUCTION

Drugs are any chemicals or substances you take that affect the way your body works.