ABSTRACT
The study examined the impacts of peer influence and religiosity on attitude towards alcohol consumption among undergraduates of Ekiti State University. The study used 194 participants selected through cluster sampling method. The data were collected using questionnaire; the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith, Resistance to Peer Influence scale and a 19-item short version of Scale to Assess Attitude towards Alcohol and Alcoholism. A pilot study was conducted to validate these scales. Three hypotheses were tested in total; the first hypothesis was tested using Pearson’s Correlation and found out that there is a significant between the variables; peer influence, religiosity (r= 0.184, p<0.05). Also, peer influence (r= 0.260, p<0.01) and religiosity (r= 0.408, P< 0.01) have a significant relationship with attitude towards alcohol. The second hypothesis was tested using independent t-test and it was accepted, it was discovered from the result that those with high resistance to peer influence had more positive attitude towards alcohol consumption: t= -2.197, df (192), P< 0.05. The third hypothesis was also tested using independent t-test, it was accepted; t= -6.152, df (192), P< 0.01 and was found that individuals that are high on religiosity had more positive attitude towards alcohol consumption. The results were discussed in line with relevant empirical literature, conclusions and recommendations were also made based on the findings of this study.
TABLE OF CONTENT
PAGES
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv-v
Abstract vi
Table of content vii-ix
Chapter One
1.1 Background to the study 1-10
1.2 Statement of the problem 10-11
1.3 Objective of the study 12
1.4 Research hypothesis 12
1.5 Significance of the study 12-13
1.6 Scope of the study 13-14
1.7 Operational Definition of Terms 14-15
Chapter Two
Theoretical Framework and Review of Related Empirical Literature
2.1 Theoretical Frame Work 16-20
2.1.1 Social Learning Theory 16-19
2.1.2 Theory of Reasoned Action 19-20
2.2 Review of Related Empirical Literature 21-26
Chapter Three
Method
3.1 Research Method 27
3.2 Research Design 27
3.3 Setting/Population 28
3.4 Sample and Sampling Procedure 28
3.5 Research Instrument 28-31
3.6 Procedure 32
3.7 Data Analysis 32
Chapter Four
4.0 Results 33-35
Chapter Five
Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.0 Discussion 36-41
5.1 Conclusion 41-42
5.2 Recommendations 42-44
5.3 Limitations of the Study 44
References 45-51
Appendix 52-54
