This study examines the sexual behaviour of adolescents and youths in Anambra State, Nigeria, and tries to give guidance on how the social and health risks that might come about from such action can be treated.
Sexual behaviour of adolescents and youth are categorized as one of the main health priorities of a society because of high prevalence of HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted Infections. This paper focused on school counselling strategies for resolving disciplinary problems in Nigerian public secondary schools. Students’ disciplinary problems are growing at alarming rate prompting the need for effective strategies for curbing them.
Two theories were used in this study, the Gender Schema Theory and Theory of Planned Behavior to explain sex before marriage. Based on the findings it was concluded that sex before marriage is now part of social life of students, Therefore it was recommended that early sex education and campaigsn should be given to children to create awareness on sex before marriage. Those should be carried out by the parents, government and general public to reduce the rate of premarital sex among students in tertiary institutions in Anambra State.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Conceptual Framework
2.1 Pre-Marital Sex
3. Theoretical Framework
3.1 Gender Schema Theory
3.2 Theory of Planned Behavior
3.3 Types of Sexual Relationship
3.4 Causes of Pre-Marital Sexual Relationship
3.5 Consequences of Pre- Marital Sexual Relationship
4. Conclusions
4.1 Counseling Implications
5. Recommendations
Research Objectives and Key Topics
This study aims to examine the perceptions of students regarding pre-marital sexual relationships within tertiary institutions in Anambra State, focusing on identifying the underlying causes, health consequences, and the psychological factors that influence student behavior.
- Psychological and cognitive drivers of sexual behavior among students.
- Theoretical perspectives including Gender Schema Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior.
- Identification of multifaceted causes such as environmental influence, social pressure, and media impact.
- Analysis of health-related and emotional consequences like STIs, unplanned pregnancy, and depression.
- Counseling strategies and educational interventions to promote healthier decision-making.
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Causes of Pre-Marital Sexual Relationship
Curiosity: Many students in tertiary institutions have engaged themselves in premarital sex as result of curiosity. They thought they were searching for reality, but they ended up destroyed themselves. They are not satisfied with what their parents, pastors and Christian friends told them concerning sex, they want to experience it themselves.
Electronic media: television, film, radio and video have contributed to the high rate of premarital sex. What youths watch on screen determine their behavior and character. Every product advertised on T.V. is just promoting sex. In fact, to advertise food items they use sex, film, television and radio promotes premarital sex. Most home videos are sex promoter.
Books and magazines: some authors are in campuses destroyed the youths, they write some sexual stories, books and magazines, bring out many pictures that stimulate the youth to think about sex always. Having read all these books, youths, do become restless until they have put into practice what they learned in the books and magazines.
Environmental influence: we live in a corrupt society where people do not see anything bad in ungodliness they do not see premarital sex as sin; they see it as a normal thing. Hence girls are encouraged to dress exposing their bodies. Premarital sex has become the norm of the society. Some Christian youths find it difficult to cope in this kind of environment’ hence, they fall into this ungodly act.
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Provides an overview of sexual behavior among students and highlights the urgent health priorities concerning HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancies.
Conceptual Framework: Defines the core terminology and identifies pre-marital sexuality as a significant social phenomenon among students.
Theoretical Framework: Explains the psychological underpinnings of behavior through Gender Schema Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior, alongside a categorization of sexual relationships and their causes/consequences.
Conclusions: Summarizes the permissive attitudes found among students in Anambra State and the various factors that influence these behaviors.
Recommendations: Proposes strategies such as early sex education and community-wide awareness campaigns to guide students toward healthier choices.
Keywords
Pre-marital sex, Tertiary institutions, Sexual behavior, Anambra State, Gender Schema Theory, Theory of Planned Behavior, Counseling, Adolescent health, HIV/AIDS, Reproductive health, Sexual ethics, Student psychology, Social influence, Sex education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The work investigates the prevalence and perceptions of pre-marital sexual relationships among students in tertiary institutions within Anambra State, Nigeria.
What are the central themes discussed in the paper?
Key themes include the psychological drivers of sexual behavior, the impact of environmental and social factors, health risks, and the role of counseling in intervention.
What is the core research objective?
The objective is to understand why students engage in pre-marital sex and to suggest effective counseling and educational strategies to mitigate associated risks.
Which theoretical models are used?
The study utilizes the Gender Schema Theory to explain gender-role expectations and the Theory of Planned Behavior to analyze decision-making processes.
What is addressed in the main chapters?
The main chapters cover the conceptual definitions, psychological theories, identified causes (such as media and social pressure), and the negative consequences of pre-marital sexual activity.
Which keywords best describe this study?
Key terms include pre-marital sex, adolescent health, tertiary institutions, counseling, and reproductive health.
How do electronic media and environmental factors contribute to pre-marital sex?
The paper argues that media content, including television and film, often promotes sexual themes, while a permissive societal environment normalizes pre-marital sex, making it difficult for students to abstain.
What specific health consequences are highlighted?
The author identifies significant dangers including the spread of STIs, unplanned pregnancies, emotional instability, depression, and long-term psychological impacts.
What role should counselors play in tertiary institutions?
Counselors are identified as crucial figures who must provide sex education, promote abstinence, and guide students in making informed choices regarding their behavior and social interactions.
- Citar trabajo
- Erhunse Confidence (Autor), 2019, Perceptions On Pre-Marital Sexual Relationships. Sexual Behaviour of Adolescents and Youths in in Anambra State, Nigeria, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/509547
