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challenges, personal adaptation and survival strategies of Western migrants in Thailand, as well as policies and
responses to migrants’ rights and challenges among irregular and vulnerable Western migrants in Thailand. Data
is based on interviews of European/Thai migrants and stakeholders under the EURA-NET project and secondary
data sources. The study found that many Westerners work as language teachers, financial consultants, diving
instructors, freelance journalists, and IT experts without work permits and social security benefits. They also face
financial stress, family break-up and health problems. Some Westerners experienced political and legal challenges
related to immigration regulations and work permits, and issues related to local integration. It is recommended that
Thailand facilitates the mobility of migrants by streamlining its immigration policy, laws and procedures, and
consider extending the duration of visa for long-stay, marriage and skilled migrants. Thailand also needs to adopt
a policy on multiculturalism and encourage the integration of long-term foreign residents.

PS 8.1 Adverse Health Behaviours and Resilience

11:00am - 12:30pm Thursday, 5th August, 2021

Presentation Type LIVE Session
Moderator: Arun Balachandran , Dian K. Irawaty

1295 Family Environment Factors: Alcohol and Drug Misuse among Indonesian
Students: Indonesia National Narcotics Survey of Students

Nohan Arum Romadlona, Budi Utomo, Purwa Jurnia Sucahya, Monalisa Monalisa

Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia

Categories

10. Special population groups (Youth, Persons with Disability, etc.)

Abstract

Family environment has an important role in determining the personality and behavior of a child. This study
examined the impact of family environment on alcohol and drug misuse among Indonesian students. Data were
obtained from National Illicit Drug Use surveys of students in Indonesia 2016, conducted in 18 provinces. Subjects
were 1,284 schools and 35,340 students. The surveys used the self-administrated Modified-UNODC Structured
Illicit Drug questionnaire. Results show 13.7 % students ever drink alcohol, and drug misuse were accounted for
2.1% students within the past year. Among students who drink alcohol, 11% also drug users. In the latter group,
they were likely to receive verbal and physical violence from their parents and never discuss any problems with their
parents. Individuals living in a family with existing risky behavior (alcohol drinking and/or drug misuse) is the
strongest risk factor of alcohol drinking (aOR: 4.78; 4.27-5.37) and drug misuse (aOR: 2.32; 1.79-3.01). The result
indicates that family environment affects these risky behaviors in a target population. Adjustment through parental
support, control, and parenting style, particularly in initiating parent-child communication, may demonstrate
positive roles in preventing alcohol drinking and drug use strategies in this target population.

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