Browsing by Author "ANYANWU, Francis"

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    CAUSES OF DELINQUENT BEHAVIOUR AMONG IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS AS PERCIEVED BY TEACHERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (Journal of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Education, 2019) AJIBOYE, Samuel Kolawole; ANYANWU, Francis; SAIDU, Abubakar
    Delinquent behaviour among students is one of the major factors militating against smooth teaching and learning in schools. This study investigated causes of delinquent behaviour among in-school adolescents as perceived by teachers in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The target population consisted selected secondary school teachers in Kwara State. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 384 respondents. The research instrument used was a questionnaire entitled “Causes of Delinquent Behaviour Questionnaire”. Having been subjected to test re-test method and the Pearson’s Moment Correlation Coefficient formula the instrument possessed a reliability coefficient of 0.87. The descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that the major causes of delinquent behaviour among in-school adolescents as perceived by teachers are poor study habit, negative peer influence in school and poor school classroom condition. No significant difference in causes of delinquent behaviour among in-school adolescents as perceived by teachers based on gender and work experience. It was recommended, among others, that students should be enlightened on how to develop good study habit and both the school (teachers, guidance counsellors and others.) and home should synergise to ensure monitoring of peer activities of in-school adolescents.
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    Influence of Parenting Styles on In-School Adolescents’ Delinquent Behaviours In Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Kontagora International Journal of Educational Research (KIJER), 2025-03-20) AJOKPANIOVO, Michael; DUROSARO, Irene Abiodun; ANYANWU, Francis
    Adolescent delinquency in Nigerian secondary schools has become an increasing concern, prompting the need for research on its contributing factors. This study examined the influence of parenting styles on in-school adolescents’ delinquent behaviours in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, while also exploring the moderating effects of gender, school location, and class level. A descriptive survey design was employed, with 396 adolescents selected using purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling techniques. Data were gathered using the Parenting Styles and Delinquent Behaviour Questionnaire (PSDBQ), which had a reliability coefficient of 0.82. Hypotheses were tested using the t-test statistical tool. Findings indicated that parenting styles significantly influenced adolescents' delinquent behaviours, with notable variations based on gender, school location, and class level. The study emphasizes the need for parental education programs, including workshops and counselling sessions, to promote effective parenting strategies. Additionally, intervention programs should be designed to address behavioural challenges specific to urban and rural settings. Schools should strengthen counselling services in order to provide psychological and social support across different class levels. These recommendations aim to foster responsible parenting, improve adolescent behaviour, and minimize delinquency in Nigerian secondary schools.