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Influence Of Polygamy On Behaviour Patterns Of In-school Adolescent As Expressed By Secondary School Teachers
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Summary of the Findings
The major goal of the study was to investigate the influence of polygamy and the behaviour patterns of in-school adolescents as expressed by secondary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis. It was to determine whether or not the variables of gender, religion, marital status and educational qualification have influence on the perception of teachers as regards the influence of polygamy on behaviour patterns of in-school Adolescent. The data collected were analyzed and presented in tables 1 to 4 (demographic data) and tables 5 for the ranking of the items on the influence of polygamy on behaviour patterns. Tables 6-9 contained the inferential statistics. Consequent upon the results of the analyses, the following major findings emanated:
The interpretation of the rank order on the influence of polygamy and the behaviour patterns of student revealed that the commonest behaviour patterns of in-school adolescents from polygamous home is enhanced competitiveness which ranked first, fast driving ambition and time consciousness ranked second and hostile tendency ranked third. However, items 15, 12 and 4 ranked as the least three. Item 4 which states that “Sitting on the edge of the chair†ranked 15th with a mean score of 2.59. Item 12 which state that “Hard gesture with fist or pointed finger †ranked 14th with a mean score of 2.62, Item 15 which state that “Multi tasking under time constraint †ranked 13th with a mean score 2.67.
The result also indicated that out of the five null hypotheses that were generated and tested at 0.05 alpha levels, the four hypotheses generated were accepted. The summary is hereby presented:
1. There is no significant difference in the influence of polygamy on the behaviour patterns of in-school adolescents as expressed by secondary school teachers on the basis of gender.
2. There is no significant difference in the influence of polygamy on the behaviour patterns of in-school adolescents as expressed by secondary school teachers on the basis of religion.
3. There is no significant difference in the influence of polygamy on the behaviour patterns of in-school adolescents as expressed by secondary school teachers on the basis of educational qualification
4. There is no significant difference in the influence of polygamy on the behaviour patterns of in-school adolescents as expressed by secondary school teachers on the basis of marital status.
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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---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTITLE Title Page Approved Page Dedication Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables Abstract CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTIONBackground 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 LITERATUREPreamble Concept of Polygamy Concept of Behaviour Pattern Concept of Adolescence Characterist ... 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 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---
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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---