Peer Influence as a Predictor of Identity Formation among Secondary School Students in Ekiti State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Enyi Jude Ominyi ◽  
OmotesoBonke Adepeju ◽  
BabalolaTofunmi Matthew
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students

scholarly journals Predictors Of Risky Health Behaviours Among Secondary School Students With Hearing Impairment In South -West, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 211
Author(s):  
O.O Isaiah ◽  
Taiwo Adebanke Ola
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
False Belief ◽  
Purchasing Power ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
School Students ◽  
South West

Like every adolescent, students with hearing impairment engaged in Risky Health Behaviour (RHB) such as alcohol consumption, cigarette consumption, drug abuse, inadequate physical activities, unhealthy dietary behaviour as well as indiscriminate sexual acts. These activities have therefore become issues of public health concern. Previous studies have focused majorly on the academic performance, emotional stability and psychological adjustment of students with hearing impairment than on their RHB and its socio-economic predisposing factors. This study, therefore, examined social (discrimination, home, health awareness, peer influence and false belief) and economic (poverty and purchasing power) factors as predictors of RHB among Secondary School Students with Hearing Impairment (SSSHI) in south-west, Nigeria.. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 980 students with hearing impairment from some secondary schools in southwest Nigeria. Five hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression. Social and economic factors had significant composite contribution to RHB (F(7,973)=22.80; R=0.37) and accounted for 17.0% of the variance of RHB. The relative contributions of the independent variables to risky health bebehaviour are: Peer influence (β=0.25), Purchasing power (β=0.23), discrimination (0.15), poverty (β=0.10) home (β=0.08), false belief (β=0.07) )and health awareness(0.02). Unfriendly home situation, negative peer influence, false beliefs, poverty and low purchasing power predicted risky health behaviour among secondary school students with hearing impairment Therefore, government should organise periodic health and sensitization programmes on health issues for students, parents and teachers.

scholarly journals Online “iDentity” Formation and the High School Theatre Trip

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 771-786
Author(s):  
John M. Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
School Experiences ◽  
Online Identity ◽  
School Students ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
One Year

Over the years that I have taken secondary school students to the theatre, the the digital revolution has moved through schools, classrooms, and even theatres, calling into question my goal of contributing positively to students’ identity formation through exposure to live plays. Responding to calls to examine the ways in which young people’s online and offline lives are interwoven, a one-year qualitative case study of student theatregoers suggests that online settings feature prominently in students’ identity formation and that non-digital school experiences such as the theatre trip are often experienced in light of students’ digital lives. Traditional events such as a trip to the theatre are influenced by and combined with online experiences to contribute to a new “iDentity” formation.

scholarly journals Islamic Self-Identity Formation Through Language Learning: A Study of Religious Secondary School Students in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Mohd Nazri Latiff Azmi ◽  
Isyaku Hassan ◽  
Engku Muhammad Tajuddin Engku Ali ◽  
Ahmad Taufik Hidayah Abdullah ◽  
Mohd Hazli bin YahaAlias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
Self Identity

Self-identity formation becomes increasingly challenging for students as they are exposed to different norms in the school environment. Education, language, and religion are crucial in the process of self-identity formation. Therefore, this study aims to explore how English language learning and the school environment influence Islamic self-identity formation among students in selected religious secondary schools in Terengganu, Malaysia. The study employed a qualitative approach in which 90 religious secondary school students in the State of Terengganu were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Focus group interviews were used as a data-gathering instrument. The students were divided across different sessions to ease the process of data collection. The data were transcribed and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. The study found that English language learning does not influence the students’ Islamic self-identity formation negatively. Instead, certain morals such as respect, self-esteem, and cooperation, are instilled in the students’ self-identity. This study provides evidence on the students’ ability to construct Islamic self-identity despite the challenges of second language learning.

Type of social participation and identity formation in adolescence and emerging adulthood

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-287
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Rękosiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Emerging Adulthood ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Upper Secondary School ◽  
Lower Secondary School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
Transitive Orientation

Abstract This paper presents the results of empirical research that explores the links between types of social participation and identity. The author availed herself of the neo-eriksonian approach to identity by Luyckx et al. (2006) and the concept of social participation types (Reinders, Butz, 2001). The study involved 1,665 students from six types of schools: lower secondary school (n=505), general upper secondary school (n=171), technical upper secondary school (n=187), specialized upper secondary school (n=214), university (n=252), and post-secondary school (medical rescue, massage therapy, cosmetology, occupational therapy) (n=336). The results of the research, conducted with the use of Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS) and Social Participation Questionnaire (SPQ-S 1 and SPQ-S 2), indicate that transitive orientation increases with age and that, consequently, the frequency of assimilation and integration types of social participation tends to be higher in emerging adulthood in comparison with adolescence. The study showed that general upper secondary school students, contrary to their colleagues from technical and specialized upper secondary schools, did not differ in terms of transitive and moratorium orientation levels from lower secondary school students. The hypothesis about the relationship between transitive orientation and commitment scales was confirmed, whereas the hypotheses concerning the links between exploration scales and both dimensions of social participation were not validated.

scholarly journals Youth Reproductive Health Problems, Service Preference and Associated Factors among Female Secondary School Students in Lay Gayint District of Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 643-649
Author(s):  
Maru Mekie ◽  
Wubet Taklual ◽  
Aragaw Tesfaw
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
School Students ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners

Background: More than one million youth population is reported to die annually from preventable causes of death. Young people, particularly females are highly affected by an unwanted pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and other reproductive ill health due to lack of awareness about risky sexual behaviors. This study aimed to assess youth reproductive health problems, service preference, and associated factors among female secondary school students in the Lay Gayint district of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Methods: Institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed for 374 female secondary school students from March 10-25, 2019 who were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics using frequency and other statistical summary measures were performed to describe the characteristics of youths, while binary and multivariable analyses were used to identify factors associated with youth reproductive health problems. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to measure the association and statistical significance was taken at p-value ≤ 0.05. Results: The magnitude of youth reproductive health problems was 28.3% (95%, CI (24.2%, 32.6%)). The risk of developing reproductive health problems was found to be higher among participants less than 20 years of age (AOR=3.25, 95% CI (1.38, 7.65)), those who ashamed to discuss sexual issues (AOR=8.42, 95% CI (3.80, 18.67)), those who had multiple sexual partners (AOR=11.05, 95% CI (4.29, 28.50)), and those who had peer influence (AOR=23.00, 95% CI (8.02, 65.98)) compared with counterparts. While study participants who reported to attend a class every day (AOR=0.30, 95% CI (0.12, 0.74)) and those who believe in the convenience of youth services (AOR=0.04, 95%, CI (0.02, 0.12)) were less likely to develop a reproductive health problem. Conclusion: The magnitude of youth reproductive health problems was found to be high. Being young, failing to discuss sexual issues, having multiple sexual partners, and peer influence were found to be the contributing factors for youth reproductive health problems. Therefore, emphasis should be given on the prevention of youth reproductive health problems through avoidance of risk factors and the establishment of convenient youth-friendly services.

scholarly journals The Prevalence, Causes And Effects Of Drug Use And Abuse On Performance Indicators Among Secondary School Students In Teso South Constituency, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Etyang Marygoretty ◽  
Winga Maureen Adhiambo
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
High Rate ◽  
School Students

The use of drugs has become more rampant today than at any other time. In learning institutions, especially secondary schools, the use of drugs has resulted in poor concentration in classwork, high rate of absenteeism and failure in exams leading to poor academic performance. The purpose of this study therefore was to: establish the prevalence of drug use among students in Teso South Constituency, establish the causes of drug use and identify the effects of drug use on academic performance indicators among secondary school students in Teso South Constituency. The constituency has a total of 25 public secondary schools with a total of 8023 students. Krejcie and Morgan’s formula was used to select 192 students and data was collected from the field using questionnaires and later analyzed using percentages. Results indicate that 54.7%, 22.4%, 6.7%, 4.7% 4.2%, 3.1% of the students use Tobacco, Miraa, Cocaine, Tranquilizers, Kuber and Marijuana respectively. Also, the most influential causes of drug abuse among them were Peer influence at 90.1%, family background at 57.1% and availability of drugs at 30.8%. Lastly, 89.6% of the students had poor grades due to drug abuse alongside 78.6% of them affected by low concentration span and lack of interest in studies. The study, therefore, inferred that there is a high of drug ab prevalence use amongst secondary school students with family, peers as well as availability contributing to the onset of drug abuse.The study concluded that drug abuse interferes with academic performance indicators of secondary school students in Teso South Constituency.

scholarly journals Perspektif Ibu Bapa Terhadap Permasalahan dan Cabaran dalam Pembentukan Nilai Murni Pelajar

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Khairi Haji Othman ◽  
Mohd Zailani Mohd Yusoff ◽  
Fauziah Abdul Rahim ◽  
Alis Puteh ◽  
Muhamad Dzahir Kasa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Family ◽  
Relationship Factors ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study aims to examine parents’ perspective towards issues and challenges in developing good values among secondary school students. This descriptive-survey study was conducted on a few respondents comprised of parents, through interviews, in one the states in Malaysia.  This study found that the issue faced by parents is related to family relationship factors such as limited time spent with children, preference of children to share problems or stories with other people, parents’ attitudes and children’s own attitudes.  Meanwhile, challenges faced by parents are children’s peer influence and excessive use of technology.  In conclusion, issues and challenges presented in this study are significant and should be made aware so that children can be molded at early stages to become future successors.  Parenting skill is vital to ensure peace and harmony in the family.  Good tutelage and support should be provided to the children according to their age so that there will be positive reception and feedback.

Sociological Factors To Drug Abuse And The Effects On Secondary School Students Academic Performance In Ekiti And Ondo States, Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 233 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. O. Abdu-Raheem
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Family Cohesion ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
School Students

This study examined the influence of drug abuse on secondary school students in relation to their family background, family cohesion, peer group influence, and students academic performance. Descriptive research design of the survey type and an inventory were used for the study. The population comprised all secondary school students in Ekiti and Ondo States, while the sample consisted of 460 students that were found to be using drugs in Ekiti and Ondo states. Simple random sampling was used to select one school from each of the 16 local governments in Ekiti and one each from the 30 in Ondo state. Purposive sampling was used to select ten students from each school in the 16 local governments in Ekiti and ten each from the 30 local governments in Ondo states. The instruments used for collection of data were a self-designed questionnaire called Drug Abuse Questionnaire (DAQ) and an inventory for collection of students results. The data were analysed using Pearson Moment Correlation Analysis. The four hypotheses raised were tested at 0.5 level of significance. The study determined that there was significant relationship between family background, peer influence, family cohesion, and drug abuse. In the study, it was also discovered that drug abuse negatively affects students academic performance in Ekiti and Ondo States. It is therefore recommended that parents should give their children moral, social, psychological, and financial support to guide them against negative peer and societal influences.

scholarly journals Peer Group and Parental Support as Correlates of Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in South West, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Comfort O Akomolafe ◽  
Veronica O Adesua
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Senior Secondary School ◽  
South West ◽  
Senior Secondary

This paper examines peer group and parental support as correlates of the academic performance of Senior Secondary School Students in South West Nigeria. The study adopted an ex-post facto design and descriptive research design of survey type. The population comprises all Senior Secondary School Students in South West Nigeria. The sample of the study consisted of one thousand, one hundred and fifty (1,150) senior secondary school students (i.e. SS 3) drawn from three states out of the six states in the South West Geo-political zone; namely Osun, Ondo and Ekiti. The researcher made use of a questionnaire and an inventory to collect data. A self -designed questionnaire tagged “Motivation and Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students” (MAPSSS) was used to elicit information from the respondents. This consists of two parts. Parts A and B. Parts A consists of the bio-data of the respondents (students), while Parts B consists of 9 Sections, Sections A-I, Section H and I of the questionnaire support was used to measure the relationship between peer influence and parental support on students’ academic performance. The two null hypotheses formulated were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that there was a positive significant relationship between peer group, and parental support and the academic performance of students. On the basis of these findings, it was recommended that parents should monitor the type of peer group their children or ward mix or mingle with in school and provide the necessary support by providing all the educational needs of their children. They need to monitor the academic performance of their children/wards while they are in school.

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