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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

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