ABSTRACT
The study investigated the attitude of adolescents towards sexual activities in selected secondary schools in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Data were collected from 200 randomly selected students using survey questionnaire on “Attitude of Adolescents toward Sexual Activities Questionnaire.(AASAQ).” Data collected were analysis using frequency counts, percentage and t-test.
The results indicated that students were influenced by factors such as parents, socio-economic status, age, location and social peer group. The comparison shown that there were significant differences in the factors influencing the premarital sexual activities of students on the basis of age, parents’ occupation and education. But no significant difference was found on the basis of sex.
On the basis of these findings, it was recommended that parents should conduct themselves in a way to serve as models to their children. They should also create time to guide their children.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS PAGE
TITLE PAGE i
CERTIFICATION ii
DEDICATION iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv
ABSTRACT vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS vii
LIST OF TABLES x
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background to the Problem 1
Statement of the Problem 8
Purpose of the Study 9
General Questions 10
Research Questions 11
Research Hypotheses 12
Significance of the Study 12
Delimitation and Scope of the Study 14
Definition of Terms (Operational Definitions) 14
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Moral Issues and Sexual Behaviour 16
Sexual Activity 21
Factor Affecting Sexual Activities 25
Appraisal of the Related Literature 26
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Type 28
Population 28
Sample and Sampling Procedure 29
Instrumentation 29
Validity of Instrument 30
Reliability of the Instrument 31
Administration of the Instrument 31
Method of Data Analysis 31
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Results 32
Hypotheses Testing 34
Discussion of the Findings 38
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATION
Summary 42
Conclusion 43
Implications of the Study 44
Recommendations 45
Limitations to the Study 46
Suggestion for further studies 46
REFERENCES 48
APPENDIX
