INFLUENCE OF PEER PRESSURE ON THE ACADEMIC ADAPTATION OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Abstract
This research explored the impact of peer influence on the educational adjustment of learners in secondary schools within the Buea Municipality. Four research aims were established to guide the investigation; to examine the effects of compliance on learners’ adjustment in secondary schools; to determine the effects of acceptance on learners’ adjustment in secondary school; to assess the influence of belonging on learners’ adjustment in secondary schools; and to investigate the effects of conformity on learners’ adjustment in secondary schools.
The research aims were subsequently converted into inquiries and hypotheses. In terms of theoretical frameworks, Bandura’s Social Learning theory, Glasser’s Choice theory, Hirschi’s Social Control theory, Kelman’s Social Influence theory, and Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological theory were utilized for the research. The study employed a descriptive and quantitative survey research design.
The population for this study included all secondary school learners in the Buea Municipality. The sample size consisted of two hundred and twenty-nine (229) students from lower sixth and upper sixth selected using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample size table. The tool used for data collection was a questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using chi-square.
The findings revealed that compliance has no effect on students’ adaptation in secondary schools in the Buea Municipality, acceptance has no effect on students’ adaptation in secondary schools in the Buea municipality, belonging has an effect on students’ adaptation in secondary schools in the Buea municipality, conformity does not affect students’ adaptation in secondary schools in the Buea municipality.
Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made; school counselors should play a prominent and leading role in the matter of peer group influence by organizing lectures, seminars, career talk and symposiums that can create positive awareness on influence of peer group compliance on academic performance of students; the government and ministry of education at all levels should ensure that trained counselors are posted in all schools and colleges so as to provide preventive counseling services and modify the behaviours of students who perchance have been negatively influenced by peers; Parents as primary caregivers should regularly counsel their children about the kind on peers they should interact with.
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| Project Details | |
| Department | Educational Psychology |
| Project ID | EPY0115 |
| Price | Cameroonian: 5000 Frs |
| International: $15 | |
| No of pages | 80 |
| Methodology | Descriptive |
| Reference | yes |
| Format | MS word & PDF |
| Chapters | 1-5 |
| Extra Content | table of content, questionnaire |
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INFLUENCE OF PEER PRESSURE ON THE ACADEMIC ADAPTATION OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
| Project Details | |
| Department | Educational Psychology |
| Project ID | EPY0115 |
| Price | Cameroonian: 5000 Frs |
| International: $15 | |
| No of pages | 80 |
| Methodology | Descriptive |
| Reference | yes |
| Format | MS word & PDF |
| Chapters | 1-5 |
| Extra Content | table of content, questionnaire |
Abstract
This research explored the impact of peer influence on the educational adjustment of learners in secondary schools within the Buea Municipality. Four research aims were established to guide the investigation; to examine the effects of compliance on learners’ adjustment in secondary schools; to determine the effects of acceptance on learners’ adjustment in secondary school; to assess the influence of belonging on learners’ adjustment in secondary schools; and to investigate the effects of conformity on learners’ adjustment in secondary schools.
The research aims were subsequently converted into inquiries and hypotheses. In terms of theoretical frameworks, Bandura’s Social Learning theory, Glasser’s Choice theory, Hirschi’s Social Control theory, Kelman’s Social Influence theory, and Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological theory were utilized for the research. The study employed a descriptive and quantitative survey research design.
The population for this study included all secondary school learners in the Buea Municipality. The sample size consisted of two hundred and twenty-nine (229) students from lower sixth and upper sixth selected using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample size table. The tool used for data collection was a questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using chi-square.
The findings revealed that compliance has no effect on students’ adaptation in secondary schools in the Buea Municipality, acceptance has no effect on students’ adaptation in secondary schools in the Buea municipality, belonging has an effect on students’ adaptation in secondary schools in the Buea municipality, conformity does not affect students’ adaptation in secondary schools in the Buea municipality.
Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made; school counselors should play a prominent and leading role in the matter of peer group influence by organizing lectures, seminars, career talk and symposiums that can create positive awareness on influence of peer group compliance on academic performance of students; the government and ministry of education at all levels should ensure that trained counselors are posted in all schools and colleges so as to provide preventive counseling services and modify the behaviours of students who perchance have been negatively influenced by peers; Parents as primary caregivers should regularly counsel their children about the kind on peers they should interact with.
Check out: Educational Psychology Project Topics with Materials
This is a premium project material, to get the complete research project make payment of 5,000FRS (for Cameroonian base clients) and $15 for international base clients. See details on payment page
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We’ve been providing support to students, helping them make the most out of their academics, since 2014. The custom academic work that we provide is a powerful tool that will facilitate and boost your coursework, grades, and examination results. Professionalism is at the core of our dealings with clients.
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