An Examination of the Effects of Social Media on Students’ Academic Performance in Geography in Senior Secondary Schools in Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines parental attitudes towards girl-child education in Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State, focusing on the barriers to western education. A survey research design was employed, with a target population of 50,000 parents across the Bade Local Government Area. From this population, 200 parents were randomly selected to participate in the study. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, which was subsequently analyzed using frequency tables and percentage distributions. The results indicate that a significant portion of parents in Bade maintain negative attitudes towards girl-child education. Key factors contributing to this unfavorable outlook include high illiteracy rates, widespread poverty, and the expectation for girl-children to engage in household and agricultural labor. These barriers significantly hinder the enrollment of girls in educational institutions. Based on these findings, the study advocates for targeted mass media campaigns aimed at raising awareness among illiterate parents regarding the benefits of girl-child education for both societal and economic development. Furthermore, it calls for the implementation of free education initiatives for girls, extending from primary school through tertiary levels, to promote greater access to education and empower future generations.