Influence Of Social Studies Education On Nigeria Culture
[Yoruba people in Atiba local government area of Oyo State]

It is a fact that there is decadence of culture and moral values in the African societies, especially Nigeria. There is also high rate of neglect of indigenous societal norms, ethical values and culture to the embrace of foreign culture and values. The present system of education laden with foreign traits is the means through which foreign culture and values are transferred and there are inimical to the African culture and values. The neglect of indigenous culture and values, in preference to foreign ones, results in vices and problems in the African societies, such as armed robbery and violent crimes, terrorism, gangsterism, indecent dress code, prostitution, homosexuality and many others that hamper development in the African societies.

This study therefore examine the influence of social studies education on a culture among Yoruba people in Atiba local government area of Oyo – State. Descriptive research method was used in this study; simple random sampling technique was employed in selecting the required number of respondents in the study area. Self constructed questionnaire tagged “Influence of social studies education on a culture among Yoruba people questionnaire” (ISSECYPQ) was used for the study. One hundred and twenty (120) respondents were randomly selected in the study area. The data collected were analysed using frequency count, simple percentage and Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis. The findings revealed that there is significant relationship between social study education and culture among Yoruba people.

The result also established that there is significant relationship between social study educations in solving contemporary issues in Nigeria. The findings also showed that there is significant relationship between the influences of social study education on national stability, instructional resources and Nigeria Culture. The findings also revealed that Social Studies education is capable of sweeping away some social, political, cultural and economic problems in Nigeria provided. Therefore the study recommended that Social Studies as a teaching subject should be given priority in all stages of education in Nigeria be it primary, Junior Secondary, senior secondary and tertiary institution. Couple with this adequate, current and competent teacher should be employed in teaching it in.