The effects of substance abuse on the academic performance of adolescent female learners in Secondary Schools in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province
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Substance abuse has become a growing global concern, silently eroding the futures of many young people. The study aimed to explore the effects of substance abuse on the academic performance of female learners in secondary schools in the Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. The study adopted a qualitative approach using an exploratory research design to gain an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. The population of this study was adolescent female learners from selected schools in the Vhembe district. For this study, purposive sampling was used to select participants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis method to identify key themes and patterns. Ethical considerations such as informed consent, confidentiality, and voluntary participation were strictly observed to protect participants’ rights and well-being. The findings revealed that adolescent female learners engaged in substance abuse experience declining academic performance and cognitive impairments, behavioral problems and disciplinary issues, and emotional and psychological challenges. In line with the findings of this study, the study recommends that schools should implement comprehensive substance abuse education programs and that parents should at all times become more involved in monitoring and engaging with their children to prevent and address substance abuse effectively. This study provides empirical insights into substance abuse and the academic, behavioural, and psychological well-being of adolescent female learners. The study opens the avenues for future research to explore long-term effects of substance abuse on educational attainment and to examine the intervention strategies that effectively support vulnerable female adolescents in school.
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