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Causes And Consequences Of Pre-marital Sex Among Secondary School Students In Nsukka Local Government Area
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Alongside the increasing trend in the age at which
marriage is legally binding as well as the rise in the age of the first
sexual activity among women in their teens is either the same or
increased. However, Mensch etal (2006) stated that there has been a
shift in several countries toward an increase in the number of women who
have sex prior to marriage at the time that an adolescents are still
attending school.
As per the Oxford dictionary, 6th edition sexual
relations are defined as an act of physical contact between two
individuals who touch their genital organs, which could include sexual
contact. Pre-marital sex refers to sexual encounter between two people
of opposite sexual partners, usually between two lovers in the absence
of or prior to the marriage blessings. The raging pace of premarital
sexual activity among secondary school students , particularly within
Enugu West and Nigeria at all is a problem, and when not controlled
properly, can cause a loss of cultural values that we have in our
society. It not only destroys our values of culture however it also
affects our moral beliefs. Secondary students or youths take part in the
ritual of premarital sex once they begin to notice changes and growth
in their bodies, such as the development of voices for boys, the growth
of pubic hairs, an increase in the mammary gland (breast) and a rise in
hips for girls, a more melodious voice for girls , etc. The growth and
development of both genders are not easily observed outside of what is
known as the adolescent stage. As per Oxford dictionary, 6th edition
Adolescence is defined as the stage in the life of a person in which
he/she changes from being a child to an adult. Also, it is a stage of
transition for physical and mental development of childhood and
maturation. Eze (2001) defines the term “adolescence†as a the
development of a human being in an adult who is between the ages 20-14,
while an adolescent is 13-14 years of age. Physically, adolescents
remain in the grip of their genetic inheritance but the inheritance is
influenced by changing social circumstances like family, friends at
school, dating, and friendship. Psychological development and puberty
boosts desire of the inmate to explore sexual experiences and allows
individuals to express or perform these feelings with partners who are
willing to share the same sexuality. Socially, adolescent have been
interacting for a long time with their parents, peers as well as
teachers. But there are new opportunities which allow relationships to
take on in various forms, specifically with regards to the opposite
gender as well as intimacy, dating, and. Furthermore, the cognitive
growth of adolescents involves thinking processes which seem more
abstract, idealistic allow them to create distinct, distinctive
identities that allows them to interact with the other sex.
Adolescence
is the time to be concerned about the beginning of the rise of
antisocial behaviour, like premarital sexual activity and its negative
consequences that include unplanned pregnancies, criminal activities
abortion, deportation from school, health issues, just to name some. The
issue of adolescent pregnancy is an issue for many secondary school in
Nigeria and the majority of teenagers become pregnant outside of
wedlock. Based on a rough estimate one out of 10 adolescent females is
pregnant every year. Other outcomes when secondary schools are concerned
is the teenager’s mother leaving school and not being able to find
employment, or becoming dependent on welfare, and becoming an expense to
their family, which allows them to become a victim for human
traffickers or becoming involved in commercial sexual activities.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study was carried out to examine causes and consequences of pre-marital sex among secondary school students in Nsukka local government area. Specifically, the study examined the factors responsible for secondary school students involvement in pre- marital sex. The study also evaluated the effects of premarital sex among secondary school students. Lastly, the study recommend solutions to premarital sex among secondary school students. The study employed the survey descriptive research design ... Continue reading---
