PROMISCUOUS BEHAVIOUR AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF OYE, EKITI STATE

Abstract Promiscuity behaviour being one of the major challenges facing student in most higher institution of learning due to inadequate institution own hostel accommodation, it effects is not only appalling but equally altering the core purpose of student academic achievement. The study investigates the causes and effects of promiscuity behaviour among students Federal University of Oye, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Action theory was employed to explain promiscuity behaviour as a rational action by actor’s definition and interpretation. Being a quantitative study, a descriptive survey with a 3-stage sampling technique was used to select the respondents’ in the study area. Quantitative data administered and collected randomly from registered and identify students within the study area on – causes, effects and prevention promiscuity behaviour - were analyzed with SPSS package. The study revealed causes of promiscuity behaviour to includes insufficient hostel accommodation, indecent dressing, cohabitation, peer influence, etc. It found promiscuity effects to include teenage pregnancy, masturbation, loss of virginity, school drop-out, rape, multi-sex partners etc. Therefore, the study concludes that adequate institution hostel accommodation and appropriate measures will definitely reduce such appalling behaviour. The study recommends appropriate hostel accommodation, routine checking and mentoring to prevent promiscuity behaviour effect in the institution.