Beckerleg, Susan (2010) Social identity and khat in Uganda. [Dataset]

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Abstract

Catha edulis, commonly known as khat, is a shrub or tree that grows wild across highland areas of much of Africa. In some areas khat leaves or twigs are chewed for their stimulant properties. The study will explore the relationship between ethnic identity and the production, trade and consumption of khat in Uganda. The study has five objectives: To trace the role of Yemeni and Somali migrants in promoting the spread of khat production and consumption in Uganda To gain an understanding of the role of the khat industry in forging or undermining ethnic-based identities in Uganda To trace emergent modes of consumption in relation to ethnicity and identity To examine patterns of behaviour after chewing khat, in particular the use of alcohol and other substances To engage in the Uganda prohibition debate and to trace the origins of the views held by government and civil society A range of research methods will be used including: participant-observation of khat markets and consumption settings, collection of oral histories from Somali and Yemeni elders, a questionnaire survey of consumers and a participatory workshop with policy makers.

Item Type:	Dataset
Alternative Title:	Data for 'Idle and disorderly' khat users in western Uganda
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Type of Data:	Quantitative survey data
Publisher:	Economic and Social Research Council
Official Date:	23 June 2010
Dates:	Date Event 23 June 2010 Published 6 January 2016 Updated
Collection date:	Date from Date to 1 July 2007 31 December 2009
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
Copyright Holders:	University of Warwick
Description:	Data record consists of 1 data file in .doc format. Data is a questionnaire following up previous interviews with 210 khat consumers between February 2008 and March 2009. Consumers were recruited from a convenience sample of those found chewing in venues, such as clubs, bars, roadsides, alleys, and at home. This research design ensured that all respondents were active consumers of khat and therefore qualified to answer questions on consumption of the substance. The purpose of the short questionnaire survey was the collection of data on reported behavior in relation to khat consumption in combination with other drugs, particularly alcohol. The questionnaires were translated from English to Swahili, a language spoken widely across East Africa.
RIOXX Funder/Project Grant:	Project/Grant ID RIOXX Funder Name Funder ID RES-062-23-0560 [ESRC] Economic and Social Research Council http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000269
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Contributors:	Contribution Name Contributor ID Contact Person Beckerleg, Susan 49562

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