scholarly journals Impulsiveness of Different Sociometric Groups among Secondary School Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shafeeqa bano
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Research Subject ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference

The present study aimed at investigating “Impulsiveness of different sociometric groups among secondary school students”. Initially the sample consisted of 2000 secondary school students (girls) of Aligarh district. After that through simple random sampling, four sociometric categories i.e., Populars(100), Neglectees(100), isolates(100) and rejectees(100) were drawn and taken as the final research subject. The test developed by Sharma (1970) was used for drawing sociometric categories. To study Impulsiveness among these sociometric categories, the scale developed by Rai & Sharma(1988) was used . The finding of the research indicated that no Significant difference was found among four Sociometric groups ( i.e., populars, neglectees, isolates, & rejectees)” and between the two sociometric groups i.e., populars & neglectees, populars & isolates, populars & rejectees, neglectees & isolates, neglectees & rejectees, isolates & rejectees on the variable of impulsiveness.

Educational and Occupational Aspiration In Relation To School Environment of the Secondary School Students of South Kamrup Area of Assam- A Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhargab Pratim Bora
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Occupational Aspiration ◽  
Personal Significance

Aspiration means the goal that individual set for him in a task which has intense personal significance for him and in which his ego is involved. School is one of the major agencies of socialization which has great influence and bearing on the development of aspirations of the child. It is the School which sets the pattern for the child’s attitude towards people and society, aids intellectual growth in the child and supports his aspirations and achievements. A positive affective School environment increases the livelihood that a child can initiate and persist in challenging and intellectual tasks. Thus the present study is envisaged to assess the Educational and Occupational aspiration of the Secondary School students in relation to their School Environment. The main purpose of the study was to find out the level of Educational and Occupational aspiration in relation to the School environment of the Secondary School students. For the study, 12 Provincialized Co-Educational Secondary schools were selected as sampled Schools by using simple random sampling technique and 490 Class-X students from the sampled schools were selected. Educational aspiration scale (EAS), Occupational aspiration Scale (OAS) and School Environment Inventory were used as tool of the study.

scholarly journals Influence of Self-efficacy on Academic Competence of Secondary School Students in Osun State

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
Atoyebi Adeola Olusegun ◽  
Omoteso Bonke Adepeju ◽  
Babalola Tofunmi Matthew
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Academic Competence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
School Students ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study ascertained the level of academic competence of secondary school students in Osun State and also determined level of self-efficacy of the students. It investigated the influence of self-efficacy on the students’ academic competence. These were with a view to providing information on factor that could influence the academic competence of secondary school students. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised senior secondary school students in Osun State. The sample size comprised 600 respondents, selected using multistage sampling technique. One Local Government Area (LGA) was selected from each of the three senatorial districts in the State using simple random sampling technique. From each LGA, four senior secondary schools were selected using simple random sampling technique (12 schools in all) and from each school, 50 students were selected from senior secondary II using simple random sampling technique. Three instruments were used to collect information for the study, namely: Academic Competence Evaluation Scale (ACES), and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Data collected were analyzed using percentages and ANOVA. The results showed that 9.41%, 60.21% and 30.37% of secondary school students in Osun State demonstrated low, moderate and high levels of academic competence respectively. The results of the study also indicated that there was a significant positive influence of self-efficacy on academic competence of the students (F =69.35; p<0.05). The study concluded that self-efficacy influenced academic competence of secondary school students in Osun State.

scholarly journals Influence of Self-efficacy on Academic Competence of Secondary School Students in Osun State

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-44
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Academic Competence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
School Students ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study ascertained the level of academic competence of secondary school students in Osun State and also determined level of self-efficacy of the students. It investigated the influence of self-efficacy on the students’ academic competence. These were with a view to providing information on factor that could influence the academic competence of secondary school students. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised senior secondary school students in Osun State. The sample size comprised 600 respondents, selected using multistage sampling technique. One Local Government Area (LGA) was selected from each of the three senatorial districts in the State using simple random sampling technique. From each LGA, four senior secondary schools were selected using simple random sampling technique (12 schools in all) and from each school, 50 students were selected from senior secondary II using simple random sampling technique. Three instruments were used to collect information for the study, namely: Academic Competence Evaluation Scale (ACES), and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Data collected were analyzed using percentages and ANOVA. The results showed that 9.41%, 60.21% and 30.37% of secondary school students in Osun State demonstrated low, moderate and high levels of academic competence respectively. The results of the study also indicated that there was a significant positive influence of self-efficacy on academic competence of the students (F =69.35; p<0.05). The study concluded that self-efficacy influenced academic competence of secondary school students in Osun State.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF ATTACHMENT STYLES ON ESTABLISHMENT OF ADOLESCENTS’ SELF ESTEEM AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM BLENDED FAMILIES IN KIAMBU COUNTY

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (44) ◽  
pp. 176-197
Author(s):  
Lucy Gachenia ◽  
Ruth Kamunyu ◽  
Nathan Chiroma
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Attachment Styles ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Blended Families ◽  
School Students

Attachment styles adopted by parents are essential in development of adolescent psychosocial wellbeing. This phenomenon is more profound in blended families where there are multiple relationships that can lead to many challenges. However, with appropriate attachment styles adopted by step parents such challenges can be mitigated. The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of attachment styles on adolescents’ self-esteem among secondary school students from blended family in Kiambu County, Kenya. Attachment theory by Bowlby guided this study. The study adopted a mixed method approach, descriptive causal effect design and pragmatic paradigm to guide the study. Multi-stage sampling method and inclusive /exclusive criteria were used. Firstly the study adopted survey method as the sampling technique because the total population of adolescents that came from blended families was unknown. Simple random sampling was used to select 9 schools and also determine the 5 classes to be sampled in each of these schools. The 5 classes had a population of 55 students each. A short questionnaire with demographic data of students was issued to all the students (2475) in a bid to elicit the adolescents from the said classes that came from blended families in the 9 schools. A total number of 208 adolescents from blended families in the 9 schools was elicited and this was considered a sufficient sample size. In addition, simple random sampling was used to sample 24 respondents to form 4 focus groups while purposive sampling was used to sample 4 counsellors from 9 schools for in-depth interview. Data was collected using questionnaires, counsellors’ interview schedule and focus group discussions. Inventory for Parent and Peer Attachment Scale and Rosenberg Scales were used as measuring tools. Data was analysed through descriptive statistics, statistical assumption tests, correlation tests- T- test and ANOVA analysis while qualitative data was analysed by use of narrative analysis. Findings were presented in form of tables while interview data was presented in narrative form. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the National Council for Science and Technology, the Kiambu County Government, Ethical approval was sought from accredited IERC (Institutional Ethics Review Committee) as well as a written informed consent from the school administration. Results indicated that attachment styles adopted by step parents influence the establishment of adolescent self- esteem. The study will benefit Ministry of Education, counsellors, parents, families and society.

scholarly journals Academic Achievement of Adolescents In Relation To Parental Encouragement

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ms. Bilkees Abdullah Puju
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Parental Encouragement ◽  
Significant Difference

The present aimed to investigate the academic achievement of adolescents in relation to parental encouragement. The respondents were secondary school students of district Baramulla of Kashmir. A sample of 200 secondary school students (N=100 boys and 100 girls) by employing simple random sampling. Descriptive survey method was employed; Parental Encouragement scale and Total scores of students in previous class were taken as measure of academic achievement of secondary school students, t-test and multiple correlation were employed to analyze the data. The study revealed that (a)there exists significant relationship between academic achievement and Parental Encouragement of students, (b) there is significant difference in Academic Achievement of Boys and Girls, (c) show that significant difference in Parental Encouragement of Boys and Girls students, (d) shows that the boys of urban areas achieve good Academic Achievement as compare to the boys of rural area, and(e) shows that the Girls of urban areas achieve good Academic Achievement as compare to the Academic Achievement of Girls of rural area.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF ATTACHMENT STYLES ON ESTABLISHMENT OF ADOLESCENTS’ IDENTITY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM BLENDED FAMILIES IN KIAMBU COUNTY

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (44) ◽  
pp. 137-154
Author(s):  
Lucy Gachenia ◽  
Ruth Kamunyu ◽  
Nathan Chiroma
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Attachment Styles ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Blended Families ◽  
School Students ◽  
Identity Style

Parents adopt different attachment styles in parenting their children. This phenomenon is more profound in blended families where there are many relationships that can lead to many problems. However, with appropriate attachment styles adopted by step parents such challenges can be mitigated. The purpose of this study was to examine influence of attachment styles on establishment of adolescents’ identity among secondary school students from blended family in Kiambu County, Kenya. Attachment theory by Bowlby guided this study. The study adopted a mixed method approach, descriptive causal effect design and pragmatic paradigm to guide the study. Multi-stage sampling method and inclusive /exclusive criteria were used. To begin with, the study adopted survey method as the sampling technique because the total population of adolescents that came from blended families was unknown. Simple random sampling was used to select 9 schools and also determine the 5 classes to be sampled in each of these schools. The 5 classes had a population of 55 students each. A short questionnaire with demographic data of students was issued to all the students (2475) in a bid to elicit the adolescents from the said classes that came from blended families in the 9 schools. A total number of 208 adolescents from blended families in the 9 schools was elicited and this was considered a sufficient sample size. In addition, simple random sampling was used to sample 24 respondents to form 4 focus groups while purposive sampling was used to sample 4 counsellors from 9 schools for in-depth interview. Data was collected using questionnaires, counsellors’ interview schedule and focus group discussions. Inventory for Parent and Peer Attachment Scale and Identity Style Inventory were used as measuring tools. Data was analysed through descriptive statistics, statistical assumption tests, correlation tests- T- test, and MANCOVA analysis while qualitative data was analysed by use of narrative analysis. Findings were presented in form of tables while interview data was presented in narrative form. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the National Council for Science and Technology, the Kiambu County Government, Ethical approval was sought from accredited IERC (Institutional Ethics Review Committee) as well as a written informed consent from the school administration. Results indicated that attachment styles adopted by step parents influence the establishment of adolescent informational, commitment and diffuse avoidant identity styles but not normative identity style. The study will benefit Ministry of Education, counsellors, parents, families and society.

scholarly journals Gender and Location as Factors Determinants of Secondary School Students Civic Engagement in Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 251450
Author(s):  
Sola Elijah Olorunda
Keyword(s):  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
School Students ◽  
Public Secondary School ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sampling Procedures

The research adopted a descriptive research design of the survey type. The population consisted of 411,912 public secondary school students in Oyo State, Nigeria’s urban and rural areas. The study sample consisted of 600 public secondary school students’ selected using multistage sampling procedures, including simple random sampling techniques and stratified random sampling techniques. The instrument used to collect data was a questionnaire titled ‘Students’ Civic Engagement Questionnaire’ (SCEQ). The instrument’s validity was established through the face and content validity while the instrument’s reliability was determined using the Cronbach alpha method and a reliability coefficient of 0.72 was obtained. The data collected were analyzed using inferential statistics of the t-test to test the hypotheses formulated. All hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed no significant difference between male and female students’ attitudes towards civic engagement, but there is a significant difference between the civic engagement of secondary school students living in rural and urban areas. It was recommended that students be enlightened and encouraged to participate in civic obligations especially in urban areas such as community service to develop positive attitudes towards civic engagement.

Comparative study of achievement motivation and self-concept of secondary school students

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naik Dinesh P. ◽  
Ahirrao Kiran D.
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Low Achievers ◽  
High Achievers ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference

The present study "Achievement Motivation and Self-concept of Secondary School Students" was investigated to find the comparison between Self-concept and Achievement Motivation of High Achievers and low Achievers of Secondary School Students. Data for the study were collected using Self-concept Questionnaire developed by Saraswath (1984) and Achievement Motive Test (ACMT) developed by Bhargava (1994). The investigator used simple random sampling technique for selecting the sample. The sample consists of 150 Secondary school students. For analyzing data "t" test were used. Findings revels the significant difference between High Achievers and Low Achievers in respect to Achievement Motivation and Self-Concept of Secondary School Students. Computed 't' = 1.34 dose not shows significant differences on achievement motivation, still high achievers scored high on achievement motivation than low achievers, whereas on self concept differences were found as 't'= 4.30 found significant at 0.01 level.

scholarly journals DISCIPLINARY AWARENESS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5(SE)) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
R. Rakulan ◽  
V.A. Malathy
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Level

School students need clear boundaries: boundaries that adults - parents as well as teachers - must set. We cannot abdicate our responsibility when students move outside those boundaries. To do that is to betray children, because the consequences of bad behaviour are so damaging It is the duty of the parents and teachers to create disciplinary awareness. The study aimed to examine the disciplinary awareness among secondary school students. The investigator adopted survey method to study the disciplinary awareness among school students. For this study a sample of 300 school students from 5 Govt and Private schools which are situated in and around Udumalpet town of Tirupur district in Tamil Nadu were selected by the investigator using simple random sampling technique. The findings reveal that 28.33% of the school students belong to low level of disciplinary awareness, 43.66% of school students the belong to moderate level of disciplinary awareness, 28% of  school students belong to high level of disciplinary awareness. Also it is found that there is a significant difference in attitude towards disciplinary awareness between male and female among school students. Females possess better disciplinary awareness than male students.

scholarly journals Influence of Peer Pressure on Gang Behaviour among Secondary School Students in Osun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-177
Author(s):  
Wasiu Olasunkanmi Adeniyi ◽  
Afusat Temilade Jinadu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Public Secondary School ◽  
Multistage Sampling

This study investigated the prevalence and types of gang behaviour among Secondary School Students in Osun State. It also determined the influence of peer pressure on gang behaviour among the students. These were with a view to providing information on the predisposing factor of students’ gang behaviour. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised all students in public secondary school in Osun State. The sample size consisted of 895 public secondary school students who were selected using the multistage sampling technique. A simple random sampling technique was used to three Local Government Areas (LGAs) from each of the three senatorial districts in the state and four secondary schools from each of the LGAs selected. Seventy-five students were selected from Junior Secondary Class 3 (JSS3) to Senior Secondary Class 2 (SS2) using a stratified random sampling technique. Two adapted instruments titled Questionnaire on Students’ Gang Behaviour (QSGB), and Peer Pressure on Adolescents’ Behaviour Questionnaire (PPABQ) were used to elicit information from the students. Frequency counts, percentages, and Linear Regressions were used to analyse the data. The results showed that gang behaviour was prevalent among 20.8% of the JSS3 students, 29.0% of the SS1 students and 17.2% of the SS2 students. Also, the result showed that intimidating/threatening other students (RSI = 0.5911), involvement in drug and alcoholism (RSI = 0.5223) and engaging in underage drinking (RSI = 0.5148) were the common gang behaviours among the students. Lastly, the result showed a significant influence of peer pressure on gang behaviour among the students at F-value (β = 0.261, F = 48.70, p < 0.05). The study concluded that peer pressure could predispose secondary school students in Osun State to gang behaviour.

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