Journal of
Social Sciences and Management Research
Title
: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY ON CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AMONG YOUTHS’ IN M.G.R COLONY SLUM CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.
Author(s)
: R.COMATHI
Article Information
: Volume 01 - Issue 02 (December - 2017)
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Affiliation(s)
: srellamaris college
: Cheapak campus
: Chennai
Abstract :
Alcoholism is a multidisciplinary problem. The study has been conducted to understand the problem of alcohol consumption among youth in the marginalized group.
The objectives of the present study are to assess the socio-economic status, health status, causes behind the first time consumption of alcohol and to find out the reasons for the regular consumption of alcohol by the respondents.
The methodology of the study is descriptive in nature. Fifty samples were selected by using purposive random sampling. The primary data were collected from the youth in study area by using interview schedule.
The findings of the study show that social and psychological problems prevail among the youth including their family members due to alcohol consumption. The socio-economic and health status of the marginalized people is falling down after the consumption of alcohol.
New rules and laws should be enacted to restrict the liquor shops to an extent which will reduce the consumption of alcohol by the youth. Awareness about the ill effects of the consumption of alcohol and the treatment of addiction to alcohol should be provided. It will lead to the development of marginalized group in all aspects.
Keywords
: marginalized group, alcohol consumption, socio-economic status, laws, health