INFLUENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PEER PRESSURE ON ADOLESCENT DELINQUENT BEHAVIOUR AMONG SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KEFFI TOWN

Authors

  • Abdulrazak Abdullahi Akyo Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.
  • Omolabake Oluwatomiloba Adegoke Nigerian Air Force Institute of Administrative Management, NAF Base, Mando, Kaduna, Nigeria.
  • Caleb Chukwuebuka Iwuala Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ideato, Nigeria

Keywords:

Domestic Violence, Peer Pressure, Adolescent Delinquent Behaviour, Secondary School Students, Keffi Town

Abstract

Delinquent behaviours in adolescence have been an increasing cause for concern in every part of the world. It is on this account, that this study aims to investigate the influence of domestic violence and peer pressure on adolescent delinquent behaviour among selected secondary school students in Keffi, Nigeria. A sample of 255 participants, comprising 130 (51%) males and 125 (49%) females participated in the study. The study made use of a survey research design and employed a structured questionnaire as a means of data collection. Descriptive statistics, hierarchical regression and Pearson correlation were used for data analysis. Results of the findings indicate that a positive correlation emerged between domestic violence and delinquent behaviour (r= .154, p<0.05), while a negative correlation was observed between peer pressure and delinquent behaviour (r= -.167, p<0.05). Furthermore, a joint predictive effect was evident, with domestic violence and peer pressure collectively impacting adolescent delinquency (R= .200, F=5.268, p<0.01). Notably, gender distinctions did not significantly influence delinquent behaviour (t= -1.501, p>0.05). In light of these results,
recommendations advocate for the implementation of guidance and counselling programs tailored to adolescents, aiming to equip them with coping mechanisms for life challenges. 

Author Biographies

Abdulrazak Abdullahi Akyo, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.

Department of Psychology

Omolabake Oluwatomiloba Adegoke, Nigerian Air Force Institute of Administrative Management, NAF Base, Mando, Kaduna, Nigeria.

School of Administration

Caleb Chukwuebuka Iwuala, Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ideato, Nigeria

Department of Psychology

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Published

2024-05-26

How to Cite

Akyo, A. A., Adegoke, O. O., & Iwuala, C. C. (2024). INFLUENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PEER PRESSURE ON ADOLESCENT DELINQUENT BEHAVIOUR AMONG SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KEFFI TOWN. African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 14(2). Retrieved from https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/AJSBS/article/view/2566

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