Methodology The research question being proposed is what the correlation between parental addictive behavior and the effects on their preteen children? The methodology chosen to further discussion the research question will be qualitative. Quantitive research “is used in the exploration of meanings of social phenomena as experienced by individuals themselves, in their natural context,” (Malterud, 2001, p. 483). Qualitative methodology can be in many forms that are tangible, such as conversations, focus groups, journals, stories, and various forms of art that are opened questions (Grossoehme, 2014). Furthermore, qualitative focuses on individual examination of personal interactions (Kitto, Chesters & Grbich, 2008). Qualitative research …show more content…
Furthermore, quantitive research uses the tangible information as a means to interpret the findings (Whittemore, Chase & Mandle, 2001). Whereas quantitative research dives into the standardized method of collecting data (Kitto, Chesters & Grbich, 2008). This would include structured data collection such as information on demographics or socioeconomic standing. Furthermore, quantitative research provides for decreased variation and does not account for human experiences and relationships (Byrne, 2001). It critical that the researcher to separate any personal biases when interrupting the data (Chenail, Somers & Benjamin, 2009). The researcher must present an unbiased view and stay on task. Quantitative research methods are extremely systematic in nature which evaluates and measure data collection with the intent to advance the knowledge of the …show more content…
Contrast sampling or grounded sampling is an effective way to assist guided focus groups. The sample strategy would consist of a small population of no more than 14 individuals to ensure each interview could be properly analyzed and interrupted. The individual’s auto taped semi-structured interviews of a prescreened parents and preteen that fit the perimeters of the case study. The individuals would be not be limited to parental age, gender, socioeconomic standing, or marital status. The reason for the range of participants because the purpose of the study is to analyze the affects addictive parents have on their preteen children in the present situation and not the psychological reason for why the parent developed an addictive behavior. Furthermore, it was important that parental age was not a factor to be structured because parents behaving children at different ages an age does not have a baring on their addictive behavior and how it affects their children. The purpose of the research would be to examine the current behavior and how it affects the preteen behavior and possibly a richer interruption to suggestion possible alternatives to cease the addictive cycle from repeating to another generation. Grounded therapy allows for the researcher to remain invested in the case studies in order to generate deeper understanding of the research presented in the
Qualitative and quantitative methods allow researchers to investigate, explore and inquire the nature of the phenomenon being studied. It is important that the researcher develops a clear understanding of the problem and design a plan to investigate it (Cresswell, 1998, para. 1). There are a variety of research methods; nevertheless, it is important to consider which research method is appropriate for the study. Qualitative research focuses on human experiences while quantitative research relies on numbers, measurements, and testing. Nevertheless, qualitative and quantitative methods use similar approaches to conduct research and collect data. For example, observations and interviews are approaches used in both research designs; however, the approaches are used and viewed otherwise. This will be discussed later in the paper.
The topic of interest I chose to write my article review on was babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Drugs are extremely impacting our society in negative ways. Women who are addicted to drugs do not make the best decisions. One of the worst decisions they make is to have unprotected sex and get pregnant while still using. When babies are born addicted because their mothers used during the pregnancy they will have what is known as neonatal abstinence syndrome. In 2012, every 25 minutes a baby was born with NAS. In total that year there was 21,732 babies born addicted. These babies didn't even have the choice, they were born addicts. This will effect them negatively for the rest of their lives, and more than likely cause them to be an addict themselves. A child's mental health is so important during their younger months, and being
Drugs cause an overall disturbance in a subjects’ physiological, psychological and emotional health. “At the individual level, drug abuse creates health hazards for the user, affecting the educational and general development of youths in particular” (“Fresh Challenge”). In youth specifically, drug abuse can be triggered by factors such as: a parent’s abusive behavior, poor social skills, family history of alcoholism or substance abuse, the divorce of parents or guardians, poverty, the death of a loved one, or even because they are being bullied at school (“Drugs, brains, and behavior”) .
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) a guide “Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents” introduced the concept of “research-based prevention” to address drug abuse among adolescents in communities across the country. Over a period of time drug use among adolescents has been increasing in acceptance and less a risk or danger of health consequences. The gateway drugs tobacco and marijuana are most common. Lack of parental supervision, poor parent-child relationships, and permissive parenting styles also influence initiation, progression and maintenance of substance use. Research has shown, for example that greater involvement in substance use was associated with less after-school supervision and high levels of parent-child conflict. In addition, parents who were less authoritative and more permissive had adolescents who were more deviant. Lack of supervision and high levels of conflict may contribute to the initiation and escalation of substance use to the extent that they provide increased opportunities for adolescents to interact with deviant peers who model more exten...
The conversation concerning development continues with addiction in adolescence. Childhood is characterized as an individual between 4 to 11 years of age. The developmental period that is defined in this essay as adolescence is between the ages of 12 to 18. This age bracket is associated with major developmental milestones including cognitive and physical advances. ((Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. 2015) Physical changes that this age group experiences include body shape, mood swings, and social issues. This is also a period of their development where social identity is forming as the child begins to break away from the parental control and explore their world and construct their own belief system. Often children begin to change social
The alarming statistics of children that are living with an addicted parent within the United States today has become problematic and challenging to transform. According to Tower (2013) 12% of children that are eighteen or younger live with at least on parent that has an addiction to drugs or alcohol (p. 88). This is not a fixed statistic due to the fact that not all child welfare agencies keep statistical information on parents that abuse substances. Also, some drug treatment programs do not inquire on whether the substance abuser has children (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2009).
Described below is a critical appraisal of a qualitative article by Lisa Booth using the frame-work suggested by Ryan, Coughlan and Cronin 2007 to establish its believability, robustness, credibility and integrity (Ryan, Coughlan & Cronin, 2007).
...onship. Relationships with family and friends are almost impossible to maintain because the addict is only focused on their addiction. Drug abuse will have a major impact on the addicts’ educational and occupational pursuit, making it hard to focus on their life period. While the number of drug addictions steadily rises, the number of children who are affected by drug addiction rises also, this issue is limiting their opportunities and putting restrictions on what they are capable of doing. Children growing up among an addicted parent are likely to start experimenting with drugs, or find themselves in a relationship with a person with an addiction of some sort. Children more than likely grow emotionally unstable, and have physical and social problems (“Drug Abuse Ruins Lives”). No addiction is too far along to tackle, stand up, be strong and fight for your life back!
Most people do not understand how a person become addicted to drugs. We tend to assume that is more an individual problem rather than a social problem. However, teen substance abuse is indeed a social problem considered a priority for the USA department of public health due to 9 out of 10 Americans with addictions started using drugs before the age 18 (CASA Columbia University). Similarly, 1 in 4 Americans with addictions started using the substance during their teenage years, which show a significant different with 1 in 25 Americans with addiction who started using at 21 or older (CASA, 2011).
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According to Kelley et. al (2002), nearly 30% of female and 18% of male adult addicts live with children. This lends to m...
Family bonds and parenting are crucial parts of a child's life. Parents should be able to provide important guidance through words and actions about the use of drugs or alcohol. According to the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), "the more often parents interact and talk with the children about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs, the less likely it will be for their children to experiment with them." If parents can establish and maintain good communication with their children, be a positive role model, get involved in their lives, and make clear rules and enforce them consistently, it can discourage them from getting started with drugs or alcohol.
Other family factors associations with teen drug abuse include parental conflict over child-rearing, practices, fa...
Traditional research may use quantitative or qualitative research method. According to Hendricks (2009), quantitative research is a general conclusion based on hard data. Hen-dricks describe quantitativ...
National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA). (2001, February). National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse VI: Teens. Retrieved from CASA Ending Addiction Changes Everything: http://www.casacolumbia.org/addiction-research/reports/national-survey-american-attitudes-substance-abuse-teens-2001