• Influence Of Peer Pressure And Time Management On Academic Performance Of In-school Adolescents
    [A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENIN CITY]

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    • This study was carried out to examine the influence of peer pressure and time management on academic performance of in-school adolescents in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City. Specifically, the study determined the extent peer pressure influences academic performance of in-school adolescents in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City and, examined the extent time management influences academic performance of in-school adolescents in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A total of 141 responses were validated from the survey. The study adopted the Ausubel’s (1963) meaningful learning theory. From the responses obtained and analysed, the findings revealed the extent does peer pressure influence academic performance of in-school adolescents in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City is very high. Furthermore, the findings revealed that the extent does time management influence academic performance of in-school adolescents in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City is very high. The study recommends that in-school adolescents should be be advised and guided on better time management and the adverse effects of peer pressure. This will directly increase their academic performance.

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    • CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Time management has to do with planning and scheduling activities, organizing tasks in a prioritized order, and allocating time to the tasks according to their order of importance and helping one achieve objectives (Achunine, 1995). Time management is the ability to manage and control time. The use of planners, calendars, and the like are effective tools in managing time. Implementing a routine is a method of scheduling actions, which enforce regiments to fit with a person’s ... Continue reading---