An exploratory research on the role of family in youth's XXXX .

@entity1 @entity734
UNASSIGNED: Most of the researches in Pakistan are concerned with the aetiological factors of @entity734 among the youth. However, few studies seek to explore the social aspects of this phenomenon. The present study aimed to explore the role of family, the influence of parental involvement, and communication styles in youth's @entity734 in a qualitative manner. Twenty drug addicts (age range 18-28 years) were taken as a sample from drug rehabilitation centres in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. A structured interview guide was administered comprising questions related to the individual's habits, relationship with family and friends, and modes of communication within the family. Case profiles of the @entity1 were also taken. The rehabilitation centres offered family therapy and the researcher, as a non- @entity1 , observed these sessions as part of the analysis. The demographic information revealed that majority of the @entity1 were poly-substance abusers (80%) and the significant reasons for starting drugs were the company of peers and curiosity. The thematic analysis revealed parental involvement and emotional expressiveness as two major components in family communication. It was found that parents were concerned about their @entity1 , but were not assertive in the implementation of family rules. It was also found that the major life decisions of the @entity1 were taken by their parents, which is a characteristic of collectivist Pakistani society.
