Examination of Drug Use from Psychological and Sociological Perspectives

Task

You will complete aN essay examining the following topic from two disciplinary perspectives (psychology & sociology). 

Your essay must rely on a minimum of fifteen peer reviewed journal articles. 

You must examine drug use from both a psychological (social learning theory) and a sociological (general strain theory) perspective. You should compare and contrast the explanations for drug use from each discipline. Finally, you need to provide an argument as to which discipline provides the better explanation. 

Correct grammar; fully referenced; full prose at all times

 

Located adequate peer reviewed journal articles; articles are used in a meaningful way, not simply summarised

 

Introduced and explained chosen disciplinary perspectives

 

Concrete and direct comparison between chosen disciplinary perspectives

 

Sufficient depth of discussion. Essay was effectively focused and examined relevant ideas, concepts and theories.

 

The introduction and conclusion serve to pull together the final document, creating synthesis and a coherent piece of work.