The paper sought to identify the factor responsible for aggressive behaviour among secondary school student in Anambra State as a correlate to their academic performance. The study adopted correlation survey design. The population of the study was all the 259 guidance and counseling teachers in all the public secondary school in the state. One research questions and one null hypotheses guided the study. A 17-item questionnaire was used for data collection. Analysis was done using mean scores and standard deviation was use to answer the question using independent t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The analysis revealed the following: the family background, regular conflict, at home, peer group influence, poor self concept, drug addiction and mass media are some factors responsible for aggressive behaviour among secondary school students. the study recommend that parents should be role model, have good relationship with their children, know the kind of friends their children keep, be careful with the kind of films and book their children are exposed to.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Aggressive Behavior
- Factors Responsible For Aggressive Behavior Among Students
- Types of Family and Aggressive Behaviour
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to identify factors contributing to aggressive behavior among secondary school students in Anambra State, Nigeria, and explore the correlation between this behavior and academic performance. The study utilizes a correlational survey design to analyze data from guidance and counseling teachers.
- Aggressive behavior among secondary school students in Anambra State.
- Correlation between aggressive behavior and academic performance.
- Factors contributing to aggressive behavior (family background, peer influence, etc.).
- The role of home environment in shaping student behavior.
- Implications for educational interventions and parental guidance.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage by highlighting the increasing prevalence of aggressive behavior among secondary school students in Anambra State, particularly among those in their final year. It underscores the disruptive impact of aggression on school activities and its established link to poor academic performance, citing previous research by Ofojebe (2020) and Eze (2019). The chapter concludes by stating the research objective: investigating factors responsible for aggressive behavior among these students.
Aggressive Behavior: This chapter provides a definition of aggressive behavior, drawing on various sources like Hornby (2016) and Walter (2011), establishing it as intentional harm-inflicting behavior with a victim. The chapter explores multiple perspectives on the causes of aggressive behavior, including broken homes, poor academic environments, peer influence, and economic factors. It also delves into the influence of observational learning and the role of reinforcement in shaping aggressive behavior, referencing Bandura (2007) and citing examples such as aggressive hockey players.
Factors Responsible For Aggressive Behavior Among Students: This chapter delves into specific factors contributing to aggressive behavior. It examines genetic predispositions, the role of the frontal lobe in processing anger and inhibiting aggression, and the impact of modeling aggressive behaviors within the home environment. The chapter also considers life-threatening causes of aggression, frustration as a trigger for aggression, and the role of anger, pain, and crowding. It concludes by emphasizing the influence of reinforcement and observational learning on the development and perpetuation of aggression.
Types of Family and Aggressive Behaviour: This chapter explores the significant influence of family dynamics on students' aggressive behavior. It discusses how broken homes, poor parent-child relationships, harsh discipline, and lack of parental supervision contribute to aggression. The chapter references research indicating a link between parental divorce, single-parent households, and increased aggressive behaviors in adolescents. It also considers how family management practices and the socioeconomic status of the family can contribute to the development of aggressive and antisocial behaviours.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Aggressive Behavior, Academic Performance, Family Background, Peer Influence, Secondary School Students, Anambra State, Nigeria, Parental Involvement, Social Learning Theory, Frustration-Aggression Theory.
Frequently Asked Questions: A Study on Aggressive Behavior Among Secondary School Students in Anambra State, Nigeria
What is the purpose of this study?
This study aims to identify the factors contributing to aggressive behavior among secondary school students in Anambra State, Nigeria, and explore the correlation between this behavior and academic performance. It uses a correlational survey design and analyzes data from guidance and counseling teachers.
What are the key themes explored in this study?
Key themes include aggressive behavior among secondary school students in Anambra State, the correlation between aggressive behavior and academic performance, factors contributing to aggressive behavior (such as family background and peer influence), the role of the home environment, and implications for educational interventions and parental guidance.
What is the definition of aggressive behavior used in this study?
The study defines aggressive behavior as intentional harm-inflicting behavior with a victim, drawing upon various sources such as Hornby (2016) and Walter (2011).
What factors are identified as contributing to aggressive behavior among students?
Several factors are examined, including genetic predispositions, the role of the frontal lobe in processing anger and inhibiting aggression, the impact of modeling aggressive behaviors at home, life-threatening causes of aggression, frustration as a trigger, anger, pain, crowding, and the influence of reinforcement and observational learning.
How does family environment influence aggressive behavior?
The study explores the significant influence of family dynamics, including broken homes, poor parent-child relationships, harsh discipline, lack of parental supervision, parental divorce, single-parent households, family management practices, and socioeconomic status, on the development of aggressive behavior.
What is the role of peer influence and social learning in aggressive behavior?
The study acknowledges the influence of peer influence and observational learning (Bandura, 2007) as significant factors shaping aggressive behavior. Examples such as aggressive hockey players are used to illustrate these concepts. The study highlights how these factors contribute to the development and continuation of aggressive behavior.
What are the implications of this study for educational interventions and parental guidance?
The study's findings have implications for developing effective educational interventions and parental guidance strategies to address aggressive behavior among secondary school students. The specific implications are not detailed in the provided preview but are implied by the study's focus on identifying contributing factors.
What chapters are included in the study?
The study includes an introduction, a chapter on aggressive behavior, a chapter on factors responsible for aggressive behavior among students, and a chapter on the types of family and aggressive behavior.
What are the key words associated with this study?
Key words include Aggressive Behavior, Academic Performance, Family Background, Peer Influence, Secondary School Students, Anambra State, Nigeria, Parental Involvement, Social Learning Theory, and Frustration-Aggression Theory.
What previous research is referenced in this study?
The study references previous research by Ofojebe (2020) and Eze (2019) regarding the prevalence and impact of aggressive behavior on academic performance. It also draws upon the work of Hornby (2016), Walter (2011), and Bandura (2007) to inform its theoretical framework.
- Quote paper
- Cresantus Biamba (Author), 2022, Factors Responsible for Aggressive Behaviour Among Students in Anambra State on their Academic Performance, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1225435
