Influence of Parenting Styles on In-School Adolescents’ Delinquent Behaviours In Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria
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2025-03-20
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Kontagora International Journal of Educational Research (KIJER)
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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.
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Influence, Parenting Styles, In-School, Adolescents, Delinquent Behaviours