Causes And Effects Of Indiscipline Among Secondary School Students
(In Enugu North Local Government Area)
Indiscipline among secondary school students stems from various factors, including peer pressure, lack of parental guidance, academic stress, and societal influences. Peer pressure often leads adolescents to engage in rebellious behaviors, such as skipping classes or substance abuse, as they seek acceptance within their social circles. Additionally, the absence of adequate parental guidance can leave students without proper role models or discipline at home, exacerbating their tendency towards unruly behavior. Academic stress, whether due to high expectations or learning difficulties, can manifest as disruptive behavior in the classroom. Furthermore, societal influences such as media portrayal of deviant behavior can contribute to a culture of indiscipline among students. These factors collectively result in decreased academic performance, disciplinary issues within schools, and potential long-term consequences on students’ personal and academic development. Addressing indiscipline requires a holistic approach encompassing parental involvement, school support systems, and community interventions to foster a positive and disciplined learning environment for secondary school students.
This work sought to investigate causes and effects of indiscipline among secondary school students in Enugu north local government area. Three research questions was raised to guide the study, in chapter three the instrument used to obtain information was a structured questionnaires, the data collected were analyzed in form of mean and percentage. The population of the study is (1500) students’ in thirteen secondary schools’, the study is (300) students, multi-stage sampling techniques was used to select the sample. The instrument used was content validated by lecturals in the department of science education. The findings shows that home environment consist of a set of physical, socio-economic and psychological elements that affect student indiscipline in secondary schools in Enugu north local government area. Performance of students both positively and negatively; the study therefore provide solution to parents, teachers, government and society the opportunity to identify how to deal with causes and effects of indiscipline among secondary school students in Enugu north local government area.
Title Pagei
Approval pageii
Dedicationiii
Acknowledgementiv
Table of contentv
Abstractviii
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction 1
Background of the study1
Statement of problem3
Purpose of the study4
Significance of the study5
Scope of the study5
Research Question6
CHAPTER TWO
Review of the related literature7
Causes of indiscipline7
Effects of indiscipline13
Solution to indiscipline17
Summary of literature review20
CHAPTER THREE
Research Methodology22
Design of the Study 22
Area of the study22
Population of the study22
Sample and Sampling Techniques23
Instrument for Data Collection23
Validity of the instrument23
Reliability of the instrument24
Method of Data Collection24
Method of data analysis24
Decision rule24
CHAPTER FOUR
Presentation and analysis of Data25
Chapter five
Discussion of findings29
Implications of Findings30
Conclusions31
Recommendations 32
Limitation of the study32
Reference33
Appendix 135
Appendix 239
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Indiscipline may be seen as quality of individual always doing things in a wrong way by neglecting the rules and regulations. The oxford advanced learners dictionary, defines it as lack of control in the behaviours of a group of people. In other words, it is the inability of a person to live in accordance with rules.
Tuhuhi and Beilo (1980) saw indiscipline as the breaking of rules and regulations of institutions. Individuals willingly or unwillingly violate laid down rules of an institution, which hampers the smooth running of the institution.
Adeyemo (1985) say that indiscipline can simply be seen as mode of life not in conformity with rule and non-subjection to control. By extension, the term connects the violations of school rules and regulations capable of obstructing the smooth and orderly functioning of school system.
According to farrant J.A. (1992) defined indiscipline as disorderliness lack of self-control and behaviours that manifested itself in human beings.
Adeyemi (1999) saw indiscipline as bane of disorder mischief and bunch of insecurity in the society, caused by our young generation especially secondary school students the authority explained that indiscipline exhibited by you this includes,
Examination malpractice.
Indecent dressing, such as not putting on the correct school uniform, sawing it in a wrong way, not putting on the correct school sandal etc.
Loitering about while the class is going on.
Coming to school late
truancy
Lying
Bulling
According to Tuluki and Bello (1994); Indiscipline is central to the factors which are responsible for the decline of education in Nigeria. The involvements of young people in anti-sowed behaviour have seriously increased in intensity and magnitude in recent years. The occurrence of indiscipline acts which is in high percentage has become source of worry for our parent, teachers, social workers and psychology gist. All are anxious of eliminating the rising trend of indiscipline acts in the society and especially among secondary school students in Enugu north local government area Enugu state.
Most people in one way or the other have witnessed serious increase of the societal evil or disorder which grows out and very much alarming in secondary schools, especially in Enugu north. This disorderliness was highly contributed by many factors.
According to Adeyemo (1985); peer group; it is one of that factors that constitute to the high level of indiscipline because some students makes friends without knowing the implications. A student can find himself in a peer group that is not good, that is those students who comes to school late, those who discuss why the class is going on, those who does not stay in the class room etc. so when a student happens to join this peer-group, he will eventually behaviour like them which will help increase the level of indiscipline because there is a quote which says (show me your friend and I will tell you who you are). Humidity, there are some student whose parents are naturally bad. That is those parents who make trouble with people outside, insult people and even get to the extent of fighting. Etc. the children of such parents are not expected to be have different from their parents because they will eventually inherit. Such attitude and by fighting their follow student, insult them teachers, and engage with so many things that is against the school rules and regulations.
Economic background of the students, Adeyemo 1999 says that there are some students who are house help, so such student fined it difficult to come to school early, because they have too many house choose to finish before coming to school. This make them come to school late, there by disobeying the school rules and regulations.
Moral decadence, the government non- challant attitude towards welfare care of the school; Teachers’ attitude towards work and economic condition of the country. Etc.
Statement of Problems:
The word indiscipline has eaten the heart of many students in Enugu north local government area of Enugu state. As we all know that during the management of missionary in our educational system, there was high level of discipline in our educational system, which can never be over emphasized. Because every child wants to go to school and learn so students come to school early, dress in their correct uniform, obeys the school rules and regulation and respects their teachers. There was high level of discipline in the school system then because teachers are always there to guide the students on what to do and what not to do.
But now the high level of indiscipline can never be over emphasized. Students do no longer obey the school rules and regulations any more. This is a result of poor system of administration, student come to school any time they like, you find out some people or student going before the dismissal time, sleeping while the class in going on, putting on the wrong uniform, fighting among themselves. All this and many more which has constituted to the high level of indiscipline in our educational system especially in Enugu north local government area Enugu; With a view to suggest ways and means of eliminating those evil attitude among secondary school students.
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to study the causes and effects of indiscipline among secondary school students in Enugu north local government area of Enugu state. Specifically the study intends to:
1. Find out the causes of indiscipline among secondary school student in Enugu north local government area.
2. Determine the effects of indiscipline among secondary school student in Enugu north local government area.
3. Determine the solution to indiscipline among secondary school student in Enugu north local government area.
Significance of the Study
The significance of this study is to eradicate the causes and effect of indiscipline among secondary school student in Enugu north local government area of Enugu state.
This research work will help post the root causes of indiscipline among secondary school student in state; it will help the parents, and the teachers to train the children to have good morals in all they endeavours, in order to be responsible to produce good moral life.
If indiscipline is left uncheck, it can lead to educational malpractices in all school both low and of higher learning of life; the significance of this study will help school principals or administrators to organize (PTA) in schools to ensure good relationship between the teachers, students and parents in order to fight the causes and the effects of indiscipline in homes and in schools at large. And also the research work will help my fellow researchers to start from where I stopped in writing to fight, check the causes and effects of indiscipline in the society today and to come up with strong solutions and strategies to eradicate indiscipline.
Scope of the Study
This research work focused on causes and effects of indiscipline among secondary school student in Enugu north local government area of Enugu state. The study will look at the causes, effects and solution of indiscipline.
Research Question
The following research questions are raised to guide the study:
1. What are the causes of indiscipline among secondary school student in Enugu north local government area in Enugu state?
2. What are the effects of indiscipline among secondary school student in Enugu north local government area in Enugu state?
3. What are the solutions of indiscipline among secondary school student in Enugu north local government area in Enugu state?
Indiscipline among secondary school students can have various causes and effects, impacting not only the students themselves but also their peers, teachers, and the overall learning environment. Here are some common causes and effects of indiscipline among secondary school students:
Causes of Indiscipline:
- Lack of Parental Involvement: When parents are not actively engaged in their children’s education and upbringing, students may lack proper guidance and discipline at home.
- Peer Pressure: Students might succumb to negative peer pressure, leading them to engage in behaviors that are against school rules and societal norms.
- Inadequate Discipline at School: Inconsistent or ineffective disciplinary measures within the school can lead to a lack of fear of consequences among students.
- Low Motivation and Interest: Students who are disinterested in their studies or feel demotivated may act out as a way to cope with their boredom or frustration.
- Personal Issues: Students dealing with personal problems such as family issues, mental health concerns, or financial difficulties may display indiscipline as a form of distraction from their problems.
- Influence of Media: Exposure to media with negative content can contribute to the adoption of inappropriate behaviors and attitudes.
- Lack of Clear Rules and Expectations: If students are not aware of the school’s rules and expectations, they might unintentionally engage in indiscipline.
Effects of Indiscipline:
- Disruption of Learning Environment: Indiscipline can disrupt the classroom environment, affecting both teachers’ ability to teach and students’ ability to learn.
- Poor Academic Performance: Students who are consistently involved in indiscipline might neglect their studies, leading to lower academic performance.
- Negative Impact on Peer Relationships: Indisciplined behavior can strain relationships with peers, as others may not want to associate with disruptive individuals.
- Strain on Teachers: Teachers often find it challenging to manage indisciplined students, diverting their attention from teaching and negatively affecting their job satisfaction.
- Escalation of Behavior: Indiscipline can escalate over time if not addressed, leading to more serious behavioral issues that are harder to manage.
- Detrimental to Future Opportunities: Records of indiscipline can have long-term consequences, potentially impacting students’ prospects for higher education and future careers.
- Negative School Reputation: A school known for indiscipline may struggle to attract quality teachers and students, ultimately affecting its reputation.
- Overall School Atmosphere: Indiscipline can create a tense and uncomfortable atmosphere within the school, making it difficult for everyone to thrive in a positive educational environment.
Addressing indiscipline among secondary school students requires a comprehensive approach that involves collaboration among parents, teachers, school administrators, and the students themselves. Implementing clear and consistent disciplinary measures, promoting open communication, providing counseling services, and fostering a positive and supportive school environment are crucial steps in managing and preventing indiscipline.