INFLUENCE OF BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING ON DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT IN FCT ABUJA. A RESEARCH PROJECT TOPICS ON GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

INFLUENCE OF BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING ON DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT IN FCT ABUJA. A RESEARCH PROJECT TOPICS ON GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of behavioral counseling on deviant behaviors among secondary school student in FCT Abuja. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design method. The target population for this study consisted of secondary school counsellors in FCT. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 133 respondents across secondary schools in Abuja. The questionnaire titled “behavioral counseling and deviant behavior among secondary school student Questionnaire” was administered to the school counsellors. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for the data analysis. The findings revealed that deviant behaviour is caused by a lack of effective parental upbringing.

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

Deviant behaviour varies from one society to another. It is obvious that what might be seen normal behaviour in another community might be seen abnormal in another. For example, in the Northern parts of the state covering of body is a very big culture and it is highly respected as their tradition demand but, in the Southern region it is not allowed while because it is against the ethics of our cultures. But in the north it is their style of dressing and cannot be violated, if one does it has become a deviant behaviour and that person will be sanctioned or killed as their culture permits in the north. However, deviant behaviour should be stamped out to allow development and growth. Opong (2008) states that deviant behaviour is a disease that is against transparency, justice and fair play. Education is the hallmark of progress for effecting change and growth. Pertinently, it is on the basis of this, that government at all levels shows concern in making education a top most priority to ensure every person’s achieve it and also come up with effective policies that will enhance educational growth of the citizenship (Angel, 2016). The functions of education in metamorphosing the citizens cannot be overemphasized, Agi (2015) posited that education is the art of loading a person from the dark are of ignoramus into the limelight of knowledge and understanding. This means or implies that an educated person can help in transforming the society for positive growth and development. Eremus (2015) posited that rules and regulations are not obeyed in our schools as there are much cases of examination malpractice, truancy, bullying, extortion, sexual offences, dishonesty, drug offences, dressing offences and porous behaviours etc. He said this ill attitude signifies deviation from standard functionality of student’s behaviour. It is on this basis that Angel posited that school has become a place of committing different types of atrocities and also beg the government, parents and school administrators to wake up and ensure proper elimination of deviant behaviour in our educational system. Asute (2014) asserts that the importance of education in transforming the individual cannot be overemphasized; Akinade (2014) sees education as a sharp light leading people to knowledge. This implies that an educated person will help in transforming the country for positive growth and development. Solomon (2010) explained that the dos and dons are not obeyed in our schools as there are much atrocities such as cases of extortion, sexual offences, bullying assault, dishonesty, uncordial behaviour, drug offences and dressing offences has been the cankerworm or virus that speaks volume in our society. It is also on this regard that Barr. S. (2010) asserts that deviant behaviour is a notable hindrance towards the achievement of quality education in our educational system. Secondary schools have the extraordinary difficult task of educating today‟s youth who will someday be responsible for political, economic and cultural well-being of the nation. Ideally, contentious teacher and dedicated school administration provide students with essential social and intellectual skills. With the government ban of corporal punishment in 2001 as a strategy for managing indiscipline in schools, schools administration are left with the option of suspension, expulsion and manual work but with the emphasis on guiding and counseling the victim. Guiding is more of directing, teaching and coaching.

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INFLUENCE OF BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING ON DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT IN FCT ABUJA. A RESEARCH PROJECT TOPICS ON GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING