The primary purpose of the study was to determine the factors contributing to deviant behaviour among with a secondary purpose of outlining strategies that can be adopted to solve deviant behaviours among pupils.
The result of this study was intended to enable parents, policy-makers, curriculum planners and developers, and the government to formulate a road plan on how to ensure that the increasing rate in deviant behaviour among pupils in basic schools in Ghana would be reduced. On the side of the pupils who are the next generation of leaders, it will go a long way in ensuring or inculcating an acceptable lifestyle and perception towards one’s behaviour. Again, it would enable policy makers to realize the need for enacting and enforcing appropriate policies that would be of help and bring about the welfare of the youth.
Socially, it was intended to encourage acceptable social standards and encourage a sanitized environment free from violence, corruption and other social problems by educating the youth on the importance of observing good behaviours. Society will immensely benefit from it because when the pupils’ unacceptable behaviours are brought to light and the roles the society plays in making such behaviours escalate, it will revisit its culture and moral standards causing it in order to curb it. With this, their norms, beliefs will be respected and the social standard of the society will be improved.
It would also place the school in a better position to formulate programmes and remedial courses for pupils identified with deviant behaviours. This will in a long way reduce or eliminate the perception society has about the school as a major contributing factor to deviance in the society Finally, the study will add to the recorded information on strategies can be adopted to solve deviant behaviour among pupils.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE. INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Objectives
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Limitation of the Study
Delimitation of the Study
Organisation of the Rest of the Study
CHAPTER TWO. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction
Overview of Deviant Behaviour
Common Deviant Behaviours among the Pupils
Home-Related Causes of Deviant Behaviour
School-Related Causes of Deviant Behaviour
Community-Related Causes of Deviant Behaviour
Deviant Student’s Perception of their Behaviour
Conclusion
CHAPTER THREE. METHODOLOGY
Introduction
Research Design
Study Area
Study Population
Sample and Sampling Procedure
Research Instruments
Data Collection
CHAPTER FOUR. FINDINGS AND RESULTS
Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
Ages of the Respondents
Sex of Respondents
Research Questions
CHAPTER FIVE. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendations
Areas for Further Research
Objectives and Research Themes
This study aims to identify the factors contributing to deviant behaviour among pupils at Best Brain Primary School and to propose strategies for addressing these behaviors to improve academic performance and social development. The research focuses on the intersection of family, school, and community influences on child development.
- Identification of prevalent forms of deviant behaviour among pupils.
- Analysis of home-related factors impacting student conduct.
- Examination of school-related environmental and structural factors.
- Assessment of the role of community norms and societal structures.
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Home-Related Causes of Deviant Behaviour
Parental support and the influence that Parents have on their children is one of the highest contributors to the behaviour in adolescents. This is the primary stage in which behaviours, morals and values are learned and adopted. The guidance from parents is intended to mould and shape the behaviours that will qualify them to properly function in society. Praises, love, affection, encouragement and many other aspects of positive enforcement is one of the largest components of parental support. However, this is not all it takes to prevent deviant behaviours from forming and occurring. Parents must enforce "effective discipline, monitoring, and problem-solving techniques." Children, who come from homes where parents do not enforce positive behaviours and do not punish deviant behaviours appropriately, are children who are likely to engage in deviant behaviours. This type of bond is considered weak and cause the child to act out becomes deviant.
Canter and Canter (as cited in Porter, 2007) suggest that students have stopped showing respect to teachers and to education because their homes seem to be void of stability, support and discipline. Research on the role of parents has been linked to the development of problem and antisocial behaviours in adolescents (Hirschi; Jessor & Jessor; Patterson, DeBaryshe, & Ramsey; Steinberg, as cited in Griffin, Botvin, Scheier, Diaz & Miller, 2000).
Chapter Summaries
CHAPTER ONE. INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the problem of increasing deviant behaviour among pupils and outlines the research objectives, significance, and scope of the study.
CHAPTER TWO. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE: This chapter reviews theoretical and empirical literature regarding deviant behaviour, focusing on home, school, and community-related causal factors.
CHAPTER THREE. METHODOLOGY: This chapter describes the descriptive survey design, sampling procedures, and the instruments used for data collection from pupils, teachers, and parents.
CHAPTER FOUR. FINDINGS AND RESULTS: This chapter presents the data analysis, including respondent characteristics and their responses regarding the various factors influencing deviant behaviour.
CHAPTER FIVE. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This chapter provides a summary of key findings, draws conclusions, and offers recommendations for parents, teachers, and policymakers to mitigate deviancy.
Keywords
Deviant Behaviour, School Children, Parental Support, Peer Influence, Academic Performance, Social Norms, Discipline, Guidance and Counselling, Educational Institutions, Youth Delinquency, Social Organisation, Child Development, Classroom Management, Ghana, Primary Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research study?
The study investigates the factors influencing deviant behaviour among primary school pupils, specifically at Best Brain Primary School, to understand why these behaviours occur and how they affect student success.
Which thematic areas does the research explore?
The research explores three main thematic pillars: home-related causes, school-related environmental factors, and community-based influences on adolescent behaviour.
What is the primary objective of this work?
The primary objective is to identify common forms of deviant behaviour and establish the specific factors at home, school, and within the community that contribute to these actions.
Which scientific methodology was utilized?
The study employed a descriptive survey design, utilizing questionnaires and structured interviews to collect firsthand data from pupils, teachers, and parents.
What is addressed in the main body of the work?
The main body examines the literature on deviant behaviour, details the methodology used for the investigation, presents the empirical findings gathered from the survey, and discusses the results in relation to the initial research questions.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
The work is characterized by terms such as deviant behaviour, parental support, school discipline, peer influence, and child development.
How do peer groups influence deviant behaviour according to the study?
The study highlights that peer influence is a significant factor, as pupils often conform to peer norms to gain acceptance, sometimes leading them to adopt socially unaccepted behaviours to avoid isolation.
What role does the family play in pupil deviancy?
The study concludes that a lack of parental monitoring, often due to busy work schedules, and a lack of emotional support at home are major contributors to children engaging in deviant behaviour.
How does the school environment affect student behaviour?
The findings suggest that overly rigid rules, a lack of guidance and counselling, and unfriendly teacher attitudes can curtail student freedom and foster a sense of injustice, which in turn leads to disruptive behaviour.
- Citation du texte
- Jacob Asiamah (Auteur), What are the most common forms of deviant behaviour among pupils?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/937750
