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Perception Of Secondary School Students In Ilorin Metropolis On Causes Of Delinquent Behaviour
[A CASE STUDY OF IN ILORIN METROPOLIS]
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DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Preamble
The main objective of this study was to investigate secondary school students’ perception of the causes of delinquent behaviour. The results of the study conducted in five selected secondary schools are discussed in this chapter. Also, conclusion, recommendation and suggestion for further studies are included in this chapter.
Discussion
The main focus of this study is to examine secondary school students’ perception of the causes of delinquent behaviour. The findings of this study showed the major causes of delinquent behaviour such as poor school management, broken home, poor upbringing by the parent, cultural background of the students, early and later adolescence influence, poor academic performance, influence of mass media, school location, lack of quality supervision by parents among others. This study agrees with Abiodun (2002) which stressed that socio-economic status of parents, poor school management, poor parent upbring, broke home and peer group influence are the major causes of delinquent behaviour among secondary school students.
In addition, Okoli (2000) stressed that parental attention which determines the extent of the behaviour of the students in the society. He stressed further that a youth from a bad home will have nothing to exhibit than bad behaviour.
The findings also shows significant difference in the perception of secondary school students on causes of delinquent behaviour on the basis of their age. That is, there is different among students of 11 – 13 years, 14 – 16 years and 17 years and above perception of the causes of delinquent behaviour. This finding agreed with that of Osarenren (2001) stated that the way students view causes of delinquent behaviour are been affected by their age differences. That is, what many of them perceived as the causes may not applicable others.
The findings also revealed significant difference in the perception of secondary school students on causes of delinquent behaviour on the basis of class level. That is, the way junior senior secondary school student perceived causes of delinquent behaviour is different from the way students in senior secondary school students perceived it. It also shows from their mean different, the mean (X) of the J.S.S was 4737 with a standard deviation of 2.72, while the mean (X) of S.S.S was 46.42 with a standard deviation of 3.25. The findings is in consonance with the study of Iwuama (2005) stressed that senior secondary school students/adolescents can clearly identify the major causes of delinquent behaviour than junior secondary school students.
The results equally show that, there is significant difference in the perception of secondary school students on causes of delinquent behaviour on the basis of their gender. By implication, male and female secondary school students perceived causes of delinquent behaviour in different ways. This is in consonance with the findings of Abiodun (2002) and Osarenren (2001) noted that gender remains a salient inconclusive factor in determine causes of delinquent behaviour. They stressed further that, male and female students always biased because of the gender factor.
The findings also revealed that, there is significant difference in the perception of secondary school students on causes of delinquent behaviour on the basis of their religion. That is, Muslim and Christian perceived causes of delinquent behaviour in different way. The finding agreed with the report of Iwuama (2005), stated that religion affiliation of every students determine their view and perception on the causes of delinquent behaviour. That is, most behaviour reject by a particular behaviour may be accepted by others.
Conclusion
The researcher has been able to investigate secondary school students’ perception of the causes of delinquent behaviour in Ilorin metropolis. Based on the findings, it was concluded that secondary school students’ age, class level, gender and religion influence their perception of causes of delinquent behaviour.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT This study examined perception of secondary school students in Ilorin metropolis on the causes of delinquent behaviours. The population of the study consisted of all secondary school students in Ilorin metropolis. Two hundred (200) respondents were randomly selected from the population, which include 100 J.S.S students and 100 S.S.S students. The instrument used for the study was a structured questionnaire with fifteen (15) items. The results of the study revealed t ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]APPENDIX UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELLOR EDUCATIONDear Respondent, This research instrument is investigating secondary school students perception of the causes of delinquent behaviour in Ilorin metropolis. Your responses will be treated with utmost confidentiality. Your sincere response is required. Thanks for your co-operation. SECTION A: Personal Data Please tick the follow column that represent your personal information. Religion: Islam ... Continue reading---
LIST OF TABLES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Distribution of the Respondents by Gender Table 2: Distribution of the Respondents by Religion Table 3: Distribution of Respondents by Class Level Table 4: Distribution of Respondents by Age Table 5: Items Ranking on Perception of Causes of Delinquent Behaviour Table 6: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) on perception of secondary school students on causes of delinquent behaviour on the basis of age Table 7: Duncan Mult ... Continue reading---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle Page Approval Page Dedication Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables Abstract CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTIONBackground to the Study Statement of the Problem Research Questions Research Hypotheses Purpose of the Study Significance of the Study Operational Definition of Terms Scope of the Study CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATUREPreamble Definition of Delinquent Behaviour Types of Delinquent ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTIONBackground to the Study Every society wants its members to be well behaved and crime free, but seems to elude most societies, irrespective of age, sex, class level etc. One type or the other crimes are being committed. However, the general belief is that crime rate is more among the adolescent. These types of crimes are referred to as delinquent acts. Therefore, According to Helen (2001) delinquency means repeated act of a kind which when committed by a person ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 9 ]This problem is frequently labeled a social skill deficit (Gresham and Elliott 1989). Students with learning disabilities may exhibit social skill deficits that are either skill-based or performance based. In other words, either the skill may have acquired the skill but it is not performed at an acceptable level. Effective intervention requires identification and remediation of the specific type of deficits exhibited by students. This article will delineate the difference between skill bas ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER THREEMETHODOLOGY Preamble This chapter deals with the methodology used in the study, such as research design, population of the study, instrument for data collection sample and sampling technique, validity of the instrument, reliability of the instrument, procedure for data collection, method of data analysis. Research Design The research design adopted for this work is the descriptive survey design. This design was used to find out secondary school students perception of ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]Test of Hypotheses In this study four (4) hypotheses were tested and presented below: Hypothesis 1: There is no significant difference in the perception of secondary school students on causes of delinquent behaviour on the basis of age. Table 6 shows analysis of variance (ANOVA) on perception of secondary school students on causes of delinquent behaviour on the basis of age. The table shows that the calculate f-ratio of 7.316 is greater than the table value of 3.00 at 0.05 alpha leve ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCESAbiodun, A. (2002). Curbing examination malpractice. Thisday. p.23. Anijue, A.O. (1994). Principles of behaviour modification. Enugu: Johnman Press. Anusiem, A.U. (1987). Introduction to adolescence behaviour. Owerri: Loveday Press.Barclay and Martin (2001). Causes, effects and treatment of delinquency. New York: Prentice Hall Inc. Bernneth, D.C. and Daiton, J.C. (2001). Why college student cheat. Journal of College students personal. Carson and Butcher (992). Delinquent behaviour. New ... Continue reading---
