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    Investigation Of Parenting Styles On Alcohol- Use Disorder Among Recovering Clients In Selected Rehabilitation Centers Nairobi County, Kenya.
    (IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2023-08-02) Marypiah, Kuria W.G.; Florence, K’okul S.A.; Elijah, M’Arimi K.
    Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a burden to individuals, families, and the society. In most societies, the first socialization is mainly the family; particularly parents. This study assessed the influence of parenting styles on alcohol use disorder among recovering clients in selected rehabilitation centers in Nairobi County, Kenya. (SRCNCK). The objective of the study was to investigating the influence of parenting styles on alcohol use disorder and to come up with the interventional strategies for controlling alcohol use disorder through parenting stlyle. The study was guided by three interrelated theories; the Family System Theory (FST), Social Learning Theory (SLT), and Choice Theory (CT). Ex post facto research design guided the study with a target population of 187 recovering clients composed of 161 males and 26 females. Following Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) table of sample size determination, the sample size was 152 males and 26 females. The representative sample was attained by using Stratified Sampling and Simple Random Sampling methods. Expert judgment and pilot study was conducted in Kiambu County in NACADA accredited rehabilitation centres to determine the validity of the data collection tools while the Split-half method was used to determine the reliability of the research instruments. A reliability level of 0.7 was accepted for the study. The researcher collected both quantitative and qualitative data. Qualitative data was collected through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) using an open-ended group discussion guide and analysed using the content analysis under themes in line with the study objectives. Quantitative data was collected using structured questionnaires having both open and closed ended questions. Data collected from the field was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Inferential statistics involved hypothesis testing through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 for windows. Spearman rank order correlation and Chi-square test were used to test the hypothesis and generate relationships between variables. The level of statistical significance was .05. Chi-square tests results showed that, there was no statistical significant relationship between parenting style and alcohol use disorder. Following the finding of this study, the researcher recommended more studies on personal factors and alcohol use disorder, the effect alcohol predisposition on development of alcohol use disorder, the protective factors against alcohol use disorder.