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Familial Dysfunctionality and School Going Children’s Behavioural Problems

E. E. Ebenuwa Okoh

Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · pp. 1–8 · Published 30 Mar 2016

10.9734/BJESBS/2016/23984

Abstract

Aim: The study examined the relationship between familial dysfunctionality and school going children conduct behavior problems. The variables were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Study Design: This study is a descriptive survey. It adopted expo-facto design. It mwas carried out in Delta State of Nigeria. Public primary schoolchildren in Abraka metropolis formed the sample for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample size of 145 pupils. The researcher interacted with the pupils, explained the content of the research. Subsequently the pupils were guided to fill the questionnaire whenever they did not understand the items. A validated questionnaire titled “Familial dysfunctionality and conduct behavioural problems among school going children” was used to collect data.  Mean, t-test, regression statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: Findings showed that Familial dysfunctionality has significant relationship with conduct behaviour among school going children. Secondly, significant differences exist among respondents based on class level and gender. Lastly there is no significant difference based on school type. Reccomendations: The study recommended that self building packages be developed by counselors to assist victims of domestic violence.

Familial dysfunctionality school going children conduct behavior problems manifestation familial instability.

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