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PERCEIVED CAUSES OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KEBETE SUB COUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY, NIGERIA
Abstract
Background:A smooth teaching-learning process is highly dependent on how the learner and the teacher relate. It is also influenced by how learners get along among themselves. The relationship among learners and between learners and teachers can be affected by factors that are home related, school related, mass media/social mediarelated, parenting styles, among others. The objective of this study was to identify causes of deviant behavior among secondary school students in Kiambu County.
Materials and Methods: The exploratory approach using survey design was employed. Purposive/judgmental sampling was used to select all schools and all the principals. Deputy Principals, class teachers and guidance and counseling teachers in Kabete Sub County. A questionnaire with a list of possible causes of deviant behavior was administered to the teachers. Data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistic using tables and frequencies.
Results:Majority of the teacher cited major causes of deviant behavior among the students as media/social media (80%), overprotection at home (79%), broken homes (70%)and overloading at school(65%), family conflicts(58%), poverty (57%), parental negligence and exam pressure (55%)and fear and failure(50%).
Conclusion: Majority of the teachers perceived that most causes of deviant behavior were home-related.
Key Words: perceived; deviant behavior; perceivedcauses.