Substance abuse as correlate of delinquent behaviours among secondary school students in Kwara State
| dc.contributor.author | Agubosi, L. A. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Abiola, F.Y | |
| dc.contributor.author | Anthony, E.E. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-25T11:36:30Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-25T11:36:30Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study examined the correlation between substance abuse and delinquent behaviors among secondary school students in Kwara State. It also assessed the influence of gender, age, school type, and class type on students' delinquent behaviors. A correlational survey research design was adopted, guided by two research questions and five null hypotheses. The study population comprised 403 secondary school students, selected through a multistage sampling procedure. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Substance Abuse and Delinquent Behaviours Questionnaire (PISADBQ). Descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including percentage, mean, rank order, t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA), were used for data analysis, with hypotheses tested at a 0.05 significance level. Findings indicated a low level of substance abuse and delinquent behavior among respondents. However, a significant correlation was found between substance abuse and delinquent behaviors. Additionally, significant differences in delinquent behaviors were observed based on gender, age, and school type. Based on these findings, it was recommended that school authorities reinforce efforts to discourage substance abuse and delinquent behavior among students. Furthermore, counselors should develop age-appropriate intervention programs to prevent substance abuse and mitigate its potential influence on delinquent behaviors. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2636-6320 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/17603 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Faculty of education, University of Nigeria Nsukka | |
| dc.subject | substance | |
| dc.subject | abuse | |
| dc.subject | delinquent | |
| dc.subject | behaviours | |
| dc.subject | student | |
| dc.title | Substance abuse as correlate of delinquent behaviours among secondary school students in Kwara State | |
| dc.type | Article |