Influence of Location on the Relationship between Mass Media and Risky Sexual Behaviour among Adolescents in Edo North Senatorial District

Fn Ugoji ,E G Ena-Israel

doi:10.7176/jep/11-21-22

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of location on the relationship between mass media and risky sexual behaviour among adolescents. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. The research design adopted in the study was a correlation research design. A total of 500 SS 2 students were sampled from a population of 17,608 students in the eight Local Government Areas of Edo North Senatorial District through a multistage sampling procedure. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection, which was validated through experts’ judgement and factor analysis. The reliability of the instrument was estimated with Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient. The coefficient obtained include 0.89, and 0.96 for Mass Media Rating Scale and Risky Sexual Behaviour Rating Scale respectively. The data obtained were analysed with regression statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of this study revealed that there is a significant relationship between mass media and risky sexual behaviour among adolescents. However, the study established that there is no significant influence of school location on the relationship between mass media and risky sexual behaviour. Based on these findings, it was recommended amongst others that parents should be mindful of the kind of content students are exposed to in the mass and social media platforms. Keywords: Mass Media; School Location; Risky Sexaul Behaviour; Adoelscents. DOI : 10.7176/JEP/11-21-22 Publication date :July 31st 2020

Highlights

The period of adolescence occupies a unique stage in every individual’s life
What is the relationship between mass media and risky sexual behaviour among adolescents in Edo North Senatorial District?
Research Question 1: What is the relationship between mass media and risky sexual behaviour among adolescents in Edo North Senatorial District? Hypothesis 1: There is no significant relationship between mass media and risky sexual behaviour among adolescents in Edo North Senatorial District

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Introduction

The period of adolescence occupies a unique stage in every individual’s life. It is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. The stage is often referred to as a period of storm and stress. Many adolescents manage this period successfully while others experience major stress and find themselves engaging in behaviours that place their well-being at risk. One of such behaviours is risky sexual behaviour. Secondary school students in Edo North Senatorial District who are in this stage of development, exhibit risky sexual behaviours, observations as well as empirical studies have shown that these behaviours are mostly risky and not in the overall interest of the individual

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