PEER PRESSURE AS A CORRELATE OF TRUANCY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This research work was carried out to examine the peer pressure as a correlate of truancy
among secondary school students. The research methodology utilizes descriptive
statistics with simple numbers and percentages in the analysis and synthesizing of
primary sources of data collected via questionnaire, as well as diverse literature on the
area of study. Chi-square was used in the testing of hypothesis posited. However, this
study revealed that; that peer pressure as a correlate of truancy hinders effective learning
and could lead to poor academic performance of truants. It is therefore, recommended
that, there should be enlightenment campaigns by government agencies, and non-
government organizations for parents and children on the dangers inherent in truancy, and
that the school authority and teachers should ensure conducive school physical
environment for good working relationship between teachers and students.. The
aggregate views of the respondents and the analysis of their responses were fully
and meticulously presented in chapter four of this research project.
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