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ALCOHOLISM AND ITS IMPACT ON FAMILY ISSUES IN
URBAN SOCIETY
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DECLARATION
This Research paper contains no material which has been accepted for the award of
any other Degree or Diploma in any University or equivalent Institution, and that to
the best of my knowledge and belief, contains no material previously submitted or
written by any other person, except where due reference is made in the text of this
research paper.
I carried out the work described in this Research under the supervision of Group
captain
MD Rathnayake (MSc Def Std in Mgt, MDS, psc)
Signature : Date:
Name of Undergraduate Student : Pilot Officer PK De Silva
Registration No : AS/09/02/014
(Supervisor’s comments to be written here)
Signature : Date:
Name of Supervisor : Group Captain MD Rathnayake (MSc Def.Std
in Mgt, MDS, psc)
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ABSTRACT
As we all know, alcoholism has negative effects on the Sri Lankan economy,
society and culture. Not only Sri Lanka but also the whole international community is
badly affected by the abuse of alcohol resulting in alcoholism. Some problems
associated with alcoholism, such as domestic violence, lack of attention to children,
malnutrition among infants and dependants, rowdy behavior on the roads, low birth
weight, injuries, lack of savings and indebtedness, poor living conditions, loss of
lives, litigation and criminal costs, loss of time and money, lost productivity and
divorce come to mind at random. This situation can be described as a disease which
runs through all the members of the family and affects each of them differently.
To emphasize the main point of this dissertation again let us note that
alcoholism has negative effects on the Sri Lankan economy, society and culture.
Alcohol addiction is a sort of “family cancer” because it impairs the roles and ways of
life of the whole family. Alcohol affects every member of the family from unborn
children to the drinker’s life’s partner. Its pervasive effects result not only in physical
problems to the drinker; but also may result in natural and physical issues for other
members of the family. Dealing with the problem of alcoholism is a complex matter
and is often is not successful. Even if the drinker himself finally overcomes his
problem, and make amends, the family members who were affected may not
themselves ever recover fully from the damage they suffered f rom the drinker’s
addiction to alcohol.
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This research was conducted to study some aspects of the harm caused by
alcoholism and its effects on family issues in urban society. It will scrupulously
examine what has happened to the individual, the family and society as a whole as a
result of the alcoholism of an individual. There is no doubt that alcoholism has
become a serious threat to our present-day society.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to and sincerest
appreciation of my directing staff Group Captain MD Rathnayake (MSc Def.Std in
Mgt, MDS, psc) for his patient guidance, invaluable suggestions, encouragement and
friendly discussion, all of which helped me to complete this study successfully.
I extend my appreciation to Professor Carlo Fonseka, Chairman of the
National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol and Prof. Diyanath Samarasinghe of the
Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, for sharing with me their valuable
knowledge and experience in this field of study.
I convey my heartfelt gratitude to Wing Commander KMK Keppetipola
Director Academy Staff and Squadron Leader GG Rubasinghe Registrar of the
Academy, for teaching me research methodology, and for his guidance and
suggestions at the initial stage of my study.
Finally I dedicate this small piece of work to my beloved father whose
unceasing support and understanding led me to success in all my endeavours.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Declaration ii
Abstract iii
Acknowledgements v
List of Tables and Figures viii
Annexes x
CHAPTER ONE : Introduction 1-15
CHAPTER TWO : Literature Review 16-29
CHAPTER THREE : Research Methodology
3.1 Field of Study 30
3.2 Organization of the Research Paper 31
3.3 Limitations 31
3.4 Type of Data 32
3.5 Primary Data 32
3.6 Secondary Data 32
3.7 Data Collection Methods 32-33
3.8 Population 33
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3.9 Sample 34
3.10 Data Presentation Tools 36
CHAPTER FOUR : Data Analysis 37-52
CHAPTER FIVE : Findings, Recommendations and 53-56
Conclusion
Bibliography 57
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LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
Table 4.1 – Sample Distribution 37-38
Table 4.2 – Level of Education 39
Table 4.3 – Level of Income 40
Table 4.4 – Employment Status 40
Table 4.5 – Matters we should not do when preventing usage of alcohol 50-51
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
Figure 2.1 –
Alcohol Consumption in Sri Lanka 17
Figure 3.1 – Population Distribution of Colombo District 34
Figure 3.2 – Sample Distribution 35
Figure 4.1 – Age Distribution 39
Figure 4.2 – Current Users of Alcohol 41
Figure 4.3 – Current Users of Alcohol (Age Distribution) 42
Figure 4.4 – Current Users of Alcohol (Level of Education) 42
Figure 4.5 – Current Users of Alcohol (Income Level) 43
Figure 4.6 – Frequency of Alcohol Use 44
Figure 4.7 – Frequency of Alcohol Use (Age Distribution) 44
Figure 4.8 – Feelings after Alcohol Use 45
Figure 4.9 – Reasons for Consuming Alcohol 46
Figure 4.10 – Relationship with Wife 46
Figure 4.11 – Relationship with Children 47
Figure 4.12 – Relationship with Family Relations 47
Figure 4.13 – Opinion about Alcohol Use 48
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ANNEXES
Annexes page
1. Annexes A 58
2. Annexes B- English language questionnaire 59-63
3. Annexes C- Sinhala language questionnaire 63-68