Parent-Child Relationship and Teenager Substance Use in Pakistan

Authors

  • Muhammad Hassan Niaz Member/Team Leader, AIESEC (International Association of Students in Sciences, Economics, and Commerce), Pakistan. Author
  • Adeena Rasheed Clinical Psychologist (Private Practice), Multan, Pakistan. Author
  • Anosha Ahmed Clinical Psychologist (Private Practice), Multan, Pakistan. Author

Keywords:

Family Bonding, Pakistani Youth, Parent-child Relationship, Substance Use, Teenager

Abstract

The objective of the study is to examine the parent-child relationship and teenager substance use in Pakistan. It was a cross sectional study conducted with the general population of Multan from January 2023 to June 2023. The sample was consisted of 30 teenagers selected through purposive and snowball sampling. The Child-Parent Relationship Scale (Short Form) and Drug Abuse Screening Test were administered to collect the data. Results showed a positive correlation with conflict and substance use. Regression analysis shows an increase in substance use with the increase in child-parent conflict. Parents and teenagers should establish positive and healthy relationship, set clear rules, enjoy quality time together, and maintain a moderate amount of parental supervision.

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Published

2024-06-30

Data Availability Statement

The datasets of the current study are not available publicly due to ethical reasons but are available from the corresponding author [M.H.N.] upon the reasonable request.

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Marriage & Family Studies

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Copyright (c) 2024 Muhammad Hassan Niaz, Adeena Rasheed, Anosha Ahmed (Author)

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