Female Senior Secondary School Students Research Articles

Impact of Emotional Anxiety on Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in Kebbi State, Nigeria

This study investigated the impact of emotional anxiety on academic performance among students of senior secondary schools in Kebbi State, Nigeria. The study adopted a correlative research design. The target population of the study was 2,344 male and female senior secondary school students in Kebbi State, Nigeria. The sample of the study was 338 respondents drawn from the target population. Data were collected using Emotional Anxiety Inventory (EAI) and academic performance inventory (API). The data collected were processed and analyzed PPMC. All tests were performed at a 0.05 significance level. The study found that there is a significant relationship between emotional anxiety, and academic performance among senior secondary students in Kebbi state with the following values: emotional anxiety and academic performance = 0.000, r = .697. Based on the results of the findings it was recommended that government should employ the services of psychologist and counselors in the senior secondary schools so as to help students on how to cope with their emotional anxiety.

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AGGRESSION AMONG MALE AND FEMALE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

The main aim of this study was to examine the aggression among senior secondary school students in relation to different dimensions of aggression. For this, 100 male and 100 female senior secondary school students from different Govt. schools of Sonipat Distt. Of Haryana were included in the present study. Selected students were tested with Arnold H.Buss and Mark Perry scale (1999) on aggression. Obtained data were analysed by applying descriptive statistics (Mean, S.D.) and t-ratio. Result revealed that females are high on Physical aggression but males students are higher on Verbal aggression. Similarly, female students are having more anger than males but male students having more hostility than female students. The present findings have important implication for teachers to understand the behavior of students. KEYWORD: Aggression, Secondary School Student.

Examination Anxiety among Male and Female School Students: A Comparative Study

Background: A Comparative study was conducted to assess the level of Examination anxiety (Test anxiety) amongmale and female senior secondary school students in selected schools, Kollam, Kerala. The objectives of the studywere to assess the level of Examination anxiety among male and female senior secondary students and to comparethe level of Examination anxiety among male and female senior secondary students. The final objective was to findout the association between level of Examination anxiety and selected demographic variables.Materials and Methods: The present study adopted a Descriptive-Comparative design. 120 senior secondarystudents (60 Male and 60 Female) from 11th and 12th Standard were enrolled using Non-probability, Conveniencesampling technique. The conceptual framework of the study was based on the Transactional model of Test anxiety(Zeidner, 1998). Tools used for data collection were Demographic Performa and Modified Westside test anxietyscale.Results: Findings of the study revealed that the mean Examination anxiety score among male students was 2.53±0.69and among female students was 3.16±0.67. The ‘student t value’ computed at 5.11**, df = 118 by comparison ofthe mean examination anxiety scores of male and female senior secondary students was statistically significant atP<0.01 level. No association was observed between the level of Examination anxiety and selected demographicvariables (p>0.05). Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed that the level of Examination anxiety amongthe female senior secondary school students were significantly higher than the male senior secondary students.

Effect of Assessment for Learning (Afol) on Mathemetics Performance Among Senior Secondary School Students in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria

The study investigated Effect of Assessment for Learning (AfoL) on Mathematics Performance among Senior Secondary School Students in Port Harcourt Metropolis. The study adopted the quasi-experimental research design. The population of the study comprised of 3,234 SS2 students drawn across all public secondary schools in Port Harcourt metropolis. A sample of 60 SS2 students across two schools was drawn for the study using purposive sampling technique. Intact class was used without random assignment. The researcher classified the students into the experimental and the treatment groups using the two schools (School A & B) with school A being the experimental group (AfoL) and B (AoL) the control group. These are the assessment for learning group as school A and the control group. The research instrument used for the study was “Mathematics Performance Test” (MPT) which served as pre-test and a reshuffled version serving as the posttest. Table of specification (ToS) was used to determine content and validity of the instrument while KR20 was used to determine a reliability coefficient of 0.91. Mean and standard deviation, t-test and 2-Way ANOVA were used in the analysis. Results showed that there is a significant difference (p=0.000<0.05) in the effect of AfoL on mathematics performance of senior secondary school students in Port Harcourt metropolis as compared between their pretest and posttest scores. There was also a significance difference (p=.021<.05) in the effect of AfoL on mathematics performance of senior secondary school students in Port Harcourt metropolis as compared between the experimental and control groups. On the other hand, there was no significant difference (p=.80>.05) in the effect of AfoL and AoL on mathematics performance of male and female senior secondary school students in Port Harcourt metropolis. Based on this, recommendation among others was that classroom teachers and evaluators should from time to time assess their students (AfoL) instead of waiting till the end of the term (Summative assessment).

IDENTIFICATION OF MATHEMATICAL ERRORS COMMITTED BY SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CALCULUS

This study aimed to identify mathematical errors committed by senior school students in calculus. Specifically, this study analyzes the various types of errors committed when solving problems involving calculus. The study is a descriptive study that employed a mathematics performance test on calculus (MPT-C) as the research instrument. The study considered two independent variables which are: error type and gender. The research sample for the study comprised all senior secondary school three (SS III) students. A random sampling technique was used to select the participating schools. A total of 300 senior secondary school students were involved in the selected schools. All research questions were answered using mean gain difference while all research hypotheses were tested using chi-square. All the research hypotheses were tested at a 0.05-significance level. The results of the analysis indicated that: there were no significant differences in the frequencies of structural, supposition, translation, operation, and random errors committed by male and female senior secondary school students in word problem-solving involving calculus.

Effects of Student’s Use of Social Media on Academic Performance (A case study of Secondary School students in Onitsha)

Abstract The impact of social media use on academic achievement in science subjects among senior secondary school students in Anambra State, Nigeria, was studied using a descriptive survey design. The study’s goals are to determine the relationship between social media usage and academic performance in science subjects among Anambra State Senior Secondary School students, as well as to determine whether there is a difference in the relationship between social media usage and academic performance in science subjects between male and female Anambra State Senior Secondary School students. The study’s participants are all Senior Secondary School students in Onitsha, Anambra State. The population in its entirety is 1,450. According to the research advisers’ requirements, the study’s sample size is two hundred and sixty (260) senior secondary school students from Onitsha North and South. To test hypothesis one, the data was analyzed using Pearson product moment correlation (r). The use of PPMC was based on the assumption that it can be used to form relationships. Because hypothesis two had multiple independent variables, regression analysis was utilized to test them. There is no significant association between social media usage and Academic Performance in Science Subjects among Anambra State Senior Secondary School Students, although there is a significant difference between male and female Senior Secondary School Students in Anambra State. The following recommendations were made based on the study’s findings: teachers should encourage students to use social media positively for academic activities, teachers and school counselors should treat both male and female students with social media disorder equally, adequate ICT facilities should be provided to both local governments, and secondary school teachers should use the same motivational measures for using social media for academic purposes.

STUDY HABITS OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN RELATION TO GENDER AND TYPE OF SCHOOL

This study intended to explore the study habit of senior secondary school students in relation to Gender and type of school in the Una District of Himachal Pradesh. The sample of the study selected through simple random sampling technique. The sample comprised of 200 senior secondary school students. Study Habits Inventory (SHI) by Chandel and Paliwal (2012) has been used in this study. The results showed that female senior secondary school students obtained higher scores on the Interaction dimension while male students scored higher on the Support dimension of Study Habits Inventory (SHI). The results also revealed that students studying in government senior secondary schools had better study habits as compared to students studying in private senior secondary schools especially on the comprehension and Task-orientation whereas students studying in private senior secondary schools had better study habits as compared to government senior secondary schools in drilling dimension.

Predictors of intention to use modern contraceptives among female senior secondary school students in the Kpando Municipality, Ghana.

Improving the reproductive health of young women in developing countries requires access to safe and effective methods of fertility control. Volta Region records one of the highest prevalence of teenage pregnancy and adolescents aged 15-19 years are the least acceptors of contraceptives in the Region. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour, this study determined predictors of intention to use modern contraceptives among female Senior Secondary School students in the Kpando Municipality, Ghana. A cross-sectional design was adopted, collecting data among a multistage sample of 270 participants, using a pretested self-administered questionnaire and analysing them using Stata software Version 16 at the 0.05 level of significance. The mean age of the respondents was 16.78 ± 1.31. About 40.2% of the sexually experienced participants used a modern contraceptive during ther first sexual encounter. However, the majority (69.3%) had the intention to use modern contraceptives. Regarding subjective norms, the majority of the significant others (63.0%) were not supportive of modern contraceptive use and more than half of the respondents (59.3%) had a positive attitude towards modern contraceptive use, while 54.1% perceived that they had control over modern contraceptive use. The majority (69.3%) had the intention to use modern contraceptives. Perceived behavioural control was the only significant predictor of the intention to use modern contraceptives [AOR= 9.80 (C.I: 5.11, 18.77); p< 0.001]. Interventions to increase the perception of control over contraceptive use is of the essence. This will help increase their intention to use modern contraceptives.

Gender-Based Violence Among Female Senior Secondary School Students in Eastern Ethiopia.

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a major global public health issue due to its short- and long-term adverse effects on women's health. Little is known about the factors associated with physical and emotional violence among female school students in Ethiopia. We determined the magnitude and risk factors of emotional violence, physical violence, sexual violence, and any form of GBV among 1,199 female school students in eastern Ethiopia using the facilitated self-administered questionnaires. The prevalence of any form of GBV in the past 12 months was 53.04% (95% CI: 50.22-55.87). Around 52% (95% CI: 47.61-55.54) of respondents indicated they had experienced all three forms of GBV. The prevalence of emotional violence in the past 12 months was 43.04% (95% CI: 40.22-45.84), physical violence was 43.79% (95% CI: 40.94-46.59), and sexual violence was 31.44% (95% CI: 28.81-34.07). Having a boyfriend, being married, not receiving enough pocket money from family, witnessing violence as a child, using alcohol, being sexually active, and discussing reproductive health with family increased the risk of any form of GBV in the past 12 months. This suggests that early intervention and support to mitigate the long-term adverse impacts of GBV are needed.

Breast Self-Examination: Knowledge and Practice Among Female Secondary School Students in Delta State, Nigeria

Breast self-examination (BSE) is a preventive tool for early identification of breast changes and abnormalities. This study was aimed at assessing breast self-examination knowledge and practice among female secondary students in Delta State, Nigeria. This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among female senior secondary school students from selected public schools in Delta State, Nigeria. This study utilized a self-administered 59-item validated questionnaire for data collection from 216 consenting female students who volunteered to take part in the study. The knowledge and practice of breast self-examination were measured on 33 and 18 points reference scales, respectively. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Frequency, mean, standard deviation and correlation analysis were reported. All statistical tests were at 5% level of significance. The mean age of the respondents was 15.5± 1.11 years. The mean score for knowledge of BSE was 5.8±3.8 while the mean score for BSE practice was 7.3±2.1. Correlation analysis showed no significant relationship between knowledge and practice of BSE (p=0.095, R= 0.114). The overall knowledge and practice of BSE was very poor. This calls for the need to improve breast self-examination advocacy among the adolescents; training and intervention programs to improve their knowledge as well as the regular practice of BSE.

Level and Type of Social Support among Senior Secondary School Students of Kashmir Valley: An Exploratory Study

The study was conducted to find the level and type of Social support among senior secondary school students of Kashmir valley. Social support is a kind of support which we are getting from our friends, family members, neighbours and society. In order to obtain accurate and relevant data descriptive survey method and stratified random sampling technique was used in the present study. The sample size of the study was 202 senior secondary school students from Baramulla district of Kashmir valley. In order to collect data, Social support scale developed by Vishal Sood and Arti Anand (2015) was used. The objective of the study was to analyze the level of Social support and to find the differences in social support with respect to gender and type of school. Null hypothesis were framed in order to test the objectives. Statistical techniques like mean, percentage, standard deviation and t-test were used. The results of the study revealed that maximum of the senior secondary school students are having average level of family, teacher, peer and online support. There is no significant difference between male and female senior secondary school students in their family, teacher, online and in overall social support, but there is significant difference between male and female senior secondary school students in peer support. There is no significant difference between government and private senior secondary school students in their perceived family, teacher, peer and social support.

Investigating the Availability and Use of ICT Among Secondary School Students Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic Outbreak in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

The study investigated the availability and use of ICT among secondary school students learning during Covid-19 pandemic Outbreak in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. One of the specific purposes was to find out the availability and use of ICT among secondary school students learning during Covid-19 Pandemic outbreak. A descriptive survey research design was employed for the study. The sample was 100 which comprised 28 male and 72 female senior secondary school students (SS1-SS3). A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was structured and used as the instruments for data collection. The instruments were designed for the study, for both male and female secondary school students. The reliability coefficient was 0.75 Cronbach alpha respectively. In all, three research questions were answered using mean and Standard Deviations. The analysis also revealed that most secondary school students in Nigeria don’t often utilized online teaching and learning process method, thus, they occasionally utilized online teaching and learning process such as WhatsApp, SMS message, radio, television, e-mails, internet as medium of learning. Finally, the availability and use of ICT e-learning for secondary school students in developing countries, especially Nigeria is rated very poor method of assessment and is ineffective, but also observed that other assessment methods are not effectively utilized for the teaching and learning processes. Keyword: Covid-19 pandemic, ICT, e-learning methods, secondary school students, online teaching and learning process. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-16-10 Publication date: June 30th 2020

Vocational Development Initiatives for Youth Empowerment: Case of the Nigeria Secondary Schools’ Curriculum

The study was carried out to evaluate the Vocational Development initiatives of the Nigerian secondary education curricula introduced by the National Education Research and Development Council (NERDC). Five research questions were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted. The study was carried out in Kogi State. Sample for the study was 220 respondents made up of 102 male and 118 female senior secondary school students offering trade subjects. A structured questionnaire titled Vocational Development Initiatives for Youth Empowerment (VDIYE) questionnaire was developed for data collection. The questionnaire was face and content validated by three vocational education experts. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined using the test re-test reliability method which yielded a co-efficient of 0.72. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Based on the data collected and analyzed, it was observed that majority of respondents view trade subjects as desirable and that it prepares them adequately for future vocational career choice among other findings. Recommendations were thereafter made on ways to improve on trade subjects. This is in order to achieve the desired objectives of making secondary school graduates to be job creators and also reduce unemployment.

Nigerian students' awareness of breast self-examination

Background: Mortality rates for breast cancer could be reduced if detected early, but late presentation is common in Nigeria. Breast self-examination is associated with early detection; however, despite its significant role in prevention, the rate of practice is still low. Aims: To assess the level of awareness of breast self-examination among female senior secondary school students in Akinyele local government area, Ibadan. Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed 200 consecutively selected participants using a self-administered questionnaire. Findings: The majority (70%) had heard of breast self-examination, and commonly cited a painless lump (64.5%) and skin changes (60%) as symptoms. Many (50.5%) disagreed that obesity was a risk factor and could not identify the steps involved in breast self-examination. Conclusions: There was a high level of awareness of breast self-examination among participants; however, knowledge of risk factors and uptake of breast self-examination were low. Therefore, periodic intervention programmes targeting young females with information on breast self-examination should be encouraged.

Tackling breast cancer in developing countries: insights from the knowledge, attitudes and practices on breast cancer and its prevention among Nigerian teenagers in secondary schools.

SummaryBackgroundBreast cancer occurrences in developing countries are gradually matching caucasian levels. Since early detection is linked to reductions in morbidities and mortality, affordable screening techniques like breast self-examination (BSE) becomes imperative in these resource-limited economies. Ascertaining the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of breast cancers and BSE among young adult females will help provide baseline information for early and targeted interventions.MethodA cross sectional survey involving 432 female senior secondary school students in Otuocha Educational Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria.ResultsA total of 321 (74.3%) valid questionnaires were returned. Mean age was 16.79 ± 1.48 years. Even though 84.6% and 55.2% had respectively heard about breast cancer and BSE, and the ‘General Knowledge’ of breast cancer was high (75.2%), specifics on ‘Risk Factors’ (41.5%) and ‘Symptoms’ (46.1%) were poor.Knowledge on correct BSE ‘Techniques’ was 52.9%, but few know when to commence (43.1%), the right frequency (31.5%), or the right timing (24.6%). A large majority (73.6%) had positive attitudes, but only 6.1% practice it monthly, while 55.3% had never done it at all. No significant predictors of Knowledge and Practice of BSE was identified.ConclusionHealth campaigns on BSE and breast cancers should provide specific details on techniques, risk factors and symptoms, while emphasizing on the right methods, timing and frequency. The positive attitudes identified raise optimism that health interventions would be effective and can have long term benefits. If possible, BSE and breast cancer teachings should be included in the secondary school academic curricula of resource-limited countries.

Knowledge and attitudes about cervical cancer and its prevention among female secondary school students in Nigeria.

To ascertain the level of awareness and attitudes towards cervical cancer among secondary school students in Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey of 432 female senior secondary school students in south-eastern Nigeria. A total of 321 (74.3%) responses were valid; 42.7% had heard of cervical cancer, 32.8% of screening, 23.2% of Pap smears and 22.0% of HPV/HPV vaccinations. No widely available reliable source of information exists. General knowledge about Pap smears (41.8%) and HPV (43.1%) was poor, as was specific knowledge about their benefits, timing and frequency, and about HPV vaccinations, but associated attitudes were moderately positive at 60.2% and 65.1%, respectively. Awareness of cervical cancers increases knowledge about when to start screening (OR=2.30; P=0.02) and about early symptoms of cervical cancer (OR=2.56; P=0.001). Overall knowledge of cervical cancer is poor, but attitudes are positive. Awareness campaigns are therefore necessary, and are expected to be effective. Campaigns should target teenage females, and commencing teaching in high schools of developing countries, through materials included in their academic curricula, is recommended.

Internet Use and Gender Differences at the Senior Secondary School Level

Present study was aimed to examine the Internet use by male and female senior secondary school students on their Internet use. The research was conducted with two main purposes; firstly, to investigate that gender difference had any effect on their Internet use and secondly, to identify and to find out the differences of any on the Internet use, among male and female senior secondary school student for (i) academic purpose (ii) recreational purpose and (iii) communication purpose. The population of this study consists of 100 senior secondary school students (50 male and 50 female) of District Bandipora (J&amp;k) INDIA and they were selected by a random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was the Information Blank developed by the investigator. The data was subjected to statistical analysis by computing Mean, S.D. and test of significance. The results revealed that that there is difference between male and female secondary school students on Internet use for academic purpose. Male students have better use of Internet for academic purpose as compared to female students. On the other hand there is no difference between male and female senior secondary school students on Internet use for recreational and e-mail purposes. Both the groups have found similar in Internet use for recreational and communication purposes.

Entertainment Media Outlets as Predictors of Sexualization among Female Senior Secondary School Students in Rivers State, Nigeria

Adolescents’ use of media has been on the increase and most homes have televisions. The increased sexualization of women and girls in the media outlets in the 21st century has become a source of concern to counsellors and academics in Nigerian Secondary Schools. The study investigated the predictive power of entertainment media outlets on sexualization of female senior secondary school students in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, of Rivers State, Nigeria. The population comprised all female senior secondary class 3 students in the area of the study. Three research questions and three corresponding hypotheses tested at 0.05 alpha levels guided the study. A sample of 312 female adolescents in senior secondary school 3 from 10 public schools was purposively and randomly drawn. The instrument used for data collection was a self-structured three sub-sections questionnaire titled: Media Outlets and Sexualization Questionnaire (MOSQ). The instrument yielded the reliability coefficient of 0.82, 0.87, and 0.88 for the three subsections respectively using Cronbach-Alpha Method. The instrument was administered and data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Multiple regression coefficients were used to answer research question one, while research questions two and three were answered using beta value associated with multiple regression. For the three hypotheses, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used for hypothesis one while hypotheses two and three were tested using t-values associated with multiple regression at 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed that entertainment outlets significantly have a joint prediction on sexualization ofl female senior secondary school students. It is recommended that media industries should be checked and guided by government to know the type of programmes they showcase for the adolescents. Counsellors and parents should pay close attention to sexualization risk of female studentss.

A study of academic achievement of senior secondary school students in relation to their emotional intelligence

The objective of the present study was to see whether there is a relationship between academic achievement and emotional intelligence or not? Descriptive Survey method was used for the present study. The study has been conducted on a sample of 800 XI class students (boys & girls) belongs to urban and rural areas of government and private schools of Gurgaon and Rewari Districts of Haryana State. Dr. K.N. Sharma's Divergent Production Ability Test was used as a tool and Matric examination marks were taken for judging the academic achievement of the students, tested at the 0.05 & 0.01 level of significance. The findings indicated that there exists a significant difference in academic achievement of senior secondary school students in relation to their High and Low Creativity. There exists a significant difference in academic achievement of male and female senior secondary school students in relation to their High and Low Creativity. There is a significant difference in academic achievement of urban and rural senior secondary school students in relation to their High and Low Creativity. The level of achieving is how far a student succeeds in a particular exam or standardized test (Reber, 1985). So the present study is a humble attempt to search an empirical database with certain hypotheses.

Impact Of Mobile Phone Usage On Academic Performance Among Secondary School Students In Taraba State, Nigeria

This study employed survey design in investigating the influence of mobile phone usage on academic performance among secondary school student in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria. The sample for the study was 300 respondents selected from the total population of 6,482 respondents. Stratified sampling technique was employed to select the sample. The Mobile Phone Usage Questionnaire (MPUQ) adapted from Twum (2011), Mathematic Achievement Test (MAT) and English Language Achievement test (ELAT), were the instrument used for this study. Data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, t-test and ANOVA to answer the research questions and hypotheses. The finding of this study, revealed that mobile phone usage significantly influence academic performance among male and female senior secondary school students (t = 6.113, P = 0.02), age difference was not a significant factor in mobile phone usage on academic performance among senior secondary school students (f = 6.431, P = 0.022), parent’s occupation was not a significant factor in mobile phone usage on academic performance among senior secondary school students (f = 9.005, p= 0.031) and that the frequency of mobile phone usage does not significantly influence academic performance among male and female senior secondary school students (t = 8.131, p = 0.02). It was recommended that, School psychologists, teachers, school administrators, parents and students should be sensitized on the influence of mobile phone usage on academic performance among secondary school students irrespective of gender and age differences.