• Influence Of Polygamy On Behaviour Patterns Of In-school Adolescent As Expressed By Secondary School Teachers
    [A CASE STUDY OF ILORIN METROPOLIS]

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    • TABLE OF CONTENTS
      TITLE   
      Title Page
      Approved Page 
      Dedication 
      Acknowledgements
      Table of Contents  
      List of Tables
      Abstract 
      CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
      Background to the Study 
      Statement of the Problems  
      Research Questions
      Research Hypotheses 
      Purpose o f the Study
      Significance of the Study 
      Scope of the Study 
      Operational Definition of Terms
      CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE
      Preamble 
      Concept of Polygamy 
      Concept of Behaviour Pattern
      Concept of Adolescence
      Characteristics of In-School Adolescents behaviour 
      Influence of Polygamy on the Behaviour patterns of
      In-School Adolescents
      Summary of the Reviewed of Literature 
      CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
      Preamble
      Research Design
      Sample and Sampling Procedure 
      Instrumentation 
      Psychometric Properties of the Instrument
      Procedure for Administration and Data Collection
      Procedure for Scoring the Instrument
      Method of Data Analysis  
      CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS
      Preamble 
      Descriptive Data 
      Hypothesis Testing 
      Summary of Findings 
      CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
      Preamble  
      Discussion 
      Conclusion 
      Recommendations
      Suggestions for Further Studies 
      References 
      Appendix 
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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThe main purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of polygamy on the behaviour patterns of in-school adolescent as expressed by secondary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis. The study also investigated whether or not there would be significant difference on the perception of respondent on the basis of gender, religion, marital status and educational qualification. Descriptive survey research procedure was adopted for the study. The purposive sampling and stratified random ... Continue reading---

         

      APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENDIXUNIVERSITY OF ILORINFACULTY OF EDUCATION,DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELLOR EDUCATIONINFLUENCE OF POLYGAMY ON THE BEHAVIOUR PATTERNS OF ADOLESCENT QUESTIONNAIRE” (IPBPAQ).Dear Respondents,This questionnaire is aimed at finding influence of polygamy on in-adolescent behaviour pattern as perceived by secondary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis. The questionnaire is designed mainly to find out your opinion on the influence of polygamy on in-adolescent behaviour patterns, therefore, any infor ... Continue reading---

         

      LIST OF TABLES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]LIST OF TABLESTable 1:    Distribution of Respondents by Gender  Table 2:    Distribution of Respondents by Religion Table 3:    Distribution of Respondents by Marital Status  Table 4:    Distribution of Respondents by Educational Qualification  Table 5:     Rank Order Analysis of Influence of polygamy on Behaviour Patterns Table 6:     Mean, Standard Deviation and t-value indicating the Influence of polygamy on Behaviour Patterns of In-school Adolescents in Ilorin Metropoli ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]The aim of this study is to find out the influence of polygamy on the behaviour patterns of in-school adolescents as expressed by secondary school teachers in Ilorin Metropolis, with a view to investigating the relationship that exist between polygamy and behaviour patterns of in-school adolescents.Statement of the ProblemPolygamous family is characterised by unhealthy rivalry and competitions which in turn may have a lot influence on childrearing practices and behaviour patterns o ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 8 ]Rosenman (1980) explained that after many years of competitive driving, unending quests for constantly receding goals, the Type A pattern exhibits some mannerisms and various motor actions that they often allow him I her to be identified. Rosenman and Friedman (1978 & 1986) gave the following as the outstanding motor and behavioural characteristics of Type A:1.    Persistent desire for recognition and advancement2.    Profound inclination and eagerness to compete with others.3. ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]The psychometric analysis of the instrument was based on the validity and reliability measures. The properties are presented thus;ValidityAdewumi (1998) noted that a measuring instrument is described as valid when it measures truly and accurately the quality it is meant to measure. Validity is one of the most crucial psychometric properties of measurement and it is concerned with whether a test or scale really measures what it purports to measure. In order to ascertain the validity ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]Table 2 shows the ranking of the items contained in the questionnaire on influence of polygamy on behaviour patterns. Items, 6, 1, 3 and 5 ranked as top three items. Item 6 which states that “enhanced competitiveness”, ranked first with a mean score of 3.30. Item 1 which states that “fast driving ambition” ranked second with a mean score of 3.18. Item 3 which states that “time consciousness” also ranked second with a mean score of 3.18. However, items 4, 12, a ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Conclusion            This study investigated the influence of polygamy on the behaviour patterns of in-school adolescent as perceived by secondary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis. Variables such as gender, religion marital status and educational qualification were used to determine the difference or otherwise among the respondents. The following conclusions were drawn from the findings:1.    There is no significant difference in the influence of polygamy on the beh ... Continue reading---

         

      REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]REFERENCESAdana, B.S. (1996). Statistical methods for students: A de-mystifying approach (2nd ed.). Ilorin: University of Ilorin Press.Adewunmi, O. (1998). Introduction to education measurement and evaluation. Ilorin: Gbenle Press Ltd. Alao, I.A. (1989). Behaviour patterns and style of achievement string of Nigeria secondary students. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.Altman I, Ginat J. (1996).  Polygamous Families in Contemporary Society. New York: C ... Continue reading---