Literature Review Summary
Literature Review Summary:
The population I intend to study in this case are women and the issue of substance abuse especially by those engaged in prostitution.
Problem Statement
Prostitution is an act that a majority of women choose to engage in. This is accompanied by substance abuse which results from this case. Mostly, this appears to be as a result of poverty cases. As women engage in prostitution most of them go ahead abusing drugs which raise concern in the society (Young et al. 2000).
Intervention to use to impact the problem
Importance of the study
This study is meant to help women that engage in prostitution. It is meant to help them understand that substance abuse is a wrong way of resolving sexual distress and the feelings of guilt. Moreover, it’s meant to help them understand that society has much to offer when it comes to dealing with stress and depression.
What don’t we understand about the issue?
This is a very predominant issue that many fail to understand. Many women who choose to engage in prostitution are drug abusers. The reason for this is that their occupation subjects them to so much emotional trauma. The only way they find to resolve the issue is through drugs that actually damage their well-being in terms of health. Mental health issues arise from this causing depression to most which also needs intervention by the society (Young et al. 2000).
Why is it important to know more?
It is important to know and understand the issues that women who engage in prostitution go through so that one can offer that supportive hand. It is through such kind of understanding that we are able to appreciate what is evident in society today. Using drugs to solve depression issues requires intervention from the society in terms of support.
Impact the study has on the participants
This study has so much impact on the participants. It is through awareness that women are able to come out and discuss their issues openly. By offering such kind of platforms, many are able to discuss their feelings to the society and support is offered where need be.
How will the study reduce the suffering?
This study will reduce this suffering by ensuring that women understand their position in society. Moreover, the study will help women understand that supportive measures are there and have been put in place by the society to help them deal with such kind of issues. Resolving to drugs to resolve the feeling of guilt does not make sense.
Research Questions
Many research questions are raised by this study:
Examine the cases of depression that are as a result of prostitution from the bureau of statistics
Review the proposed solutions to depression and figure out the best way to offer support to women that undergo through emotional trauma.
Establish the effectiveness of society in supporting women that engage in prostitution.
Establish the correlation between substance abuse and prostitution and the resultant effect of this behavior.
Independent and dependent variables
In this case, the independent variables will be the support that women who engage in prostitution receive from the society. The dependent variables in the study will be the measure of how severe the issue of sexual distress and guilt suppresses the sampled population.
Implications the study has for social work
The study aims at restoring depressed women back to society. It is through such kind of support that many are able to get back to their core roles in society. They are able to conduct their social roles as normal and this can positively impact the well-being and growth of the society as a whole.
How will knowing concerning the area help us? (Conclusive comments)
Knowing much concerning this area helps us understand that we should embrace our supportive role in society. Depression is an issue that calls for us all to play that supportive role in society. It is through this that we can positively impact the society and make it a success for everyone.
References:
Young, A. M., Boyd, C., & Hubbell, A. (2000). Prostitution, drug use, and coping with psychological distress. Journal of Drug Issues, 30(4), 789-800.
