The purpose of this study is to identify the reasons of addiction to
alcohol among youth in Kyrgyzstan. The survey was prepared for this research
and applied to 170 people who are between 18-29 years old using snowball sampling in
capital city Bishkek. The "Personal
Information Form" which includes 11 questions was used to determine the
frequency of alcohol use and the demographic characteristics of the people
involved. Data from the study were analyzed using SPSS program. According to
the results of the study, it was determined that the age of starting alcohol
consumption among young people is gradually decreasing, and it was also determined
that men and women are at the equal risk. It was found that the first alcohol
experience of the young people took place under the direct influence of the
family and friends, and the individuals who took alcohol in their family are
more likely to normalize the use of alcohol. It has been determined that the
main reason for young people to use alcohol is to be accepted by friends and,
it was observed that the widespread detrimental situations at the time of being
drank are arrests and injuries.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | December 26, 2018 |
Submission Date | November 9, 2018 |
Acceptance Date | November 23, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 1 Issue: 2 |