ABSTRACT
This study investigated gender and locality on altruistic behavior among adults. A total of 100 participants comprising 50 males (25 rural and 25 urban), 50 females (25 rural and 25 urban) were used. The participants who were within the age range of 25-55 years has a mean age of 41 years. A 15 tem questionnaire designed to measure-altruistic behavior was used. A 2 x 2 factorial design was adopted based on 2 levels of gender as factor; male/female, and 2 level of locality as a factor; Rural/Urban areas. Hence two-way ANOVA – F Test was applied as a statistical test to analyze the data. However, the findings showed no significant effect of gender on altruistic behavior [F (1,96) = 1.13, P>.05]. There was a significant effect of locality [F (1,96) = 67.95 <.01]. Those in the rural area were found to have higher level of altruism than those in the Urban areas. There was no interaction effect of gender and locality on altruistic behavior [F (1,96) = 34.92 >.05]. The findings were discussed in relation to the literature reviewed and recommendations were also made.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Purpose of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Operational Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
Theoretical Review
Empirical Review
Summary of the Review
Hypotheses
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
Participants
Instrument
Procedure
Design and Statistics
CHAPTER FOUR
Results
CHAPTER FIVE
Discussion
Implications of the Findings
Limitations of the Study
Suggestions of Further Research
Summary and Conclusion
Recommendations
References
Appendix I
Questionnaire on Altruistic Behavior
Appendix II
Calculation of spilt Half Reliability Coefficient using pearson product moment correlation coefficient based on data obtained from pilot study
Appendix III
Raw scores and squared scores of gender and locality on Altruistic behavior among Adults
Appendix IV
Calculation on Two-Way ANOVA
LIST OF TABLES
Table I: Summary table of mean on the effect of gender and locality on altruistic behavior among adults.
Table II: Summary table of two way-ANOVA on the effect of gender and locality on altruistic behavior among adults.
