The primary purpose of the study was to determine the factors contributing to deviant behaviour among with a secondary purpose of outlining strategies that can be adopted to solve deviant behaviours among pupils.
The result of this study was intended to enable parents, policy-makers, curriculum planners and developers, and the government to formulate a road plan on how to ensure that the increasing rate in deviant behaviour among pupils in basic schools in Ghana would be reduced. On the side of the pupils who are the next generation of leaders, it will go a long way in ensuring or inculcating an acceptable lifestyle and perception towards one’s behaviour. Again, it would enable policy makers to realize the need for enacting and enforcing appropriate policies that would be of help and bring about the welfare of the youth.
Socially, it was intended to encourage acceptable social standards and encourage a sanitized environment free from violence, corruption and other social problems by educating the youth on the importance of observing good behaviours. Society will immensely benefit from it because when the pupils’ unacceptable behaviours are brought to light and the roles the society plays in making such behaviours escalate, it will revisit its culture and moral standards causing it in order to curb it. With this, their norms, beliefs will be respected and the social standard of the society will be improved.
It would also place the school in a better position to formulate programmes and remedial courses for pupils identified with deviant behaviours. This will in a long way reduce or eliminate the perception society has about the school as a major contributing factor to deviance in the society Finally, the study will add to the recorded information on strategies can be adopted to solve deviant behaviour among pupils.
Table of Contents
- CHAPTER ONE. INTRODUCTION
- Background to the Study
- Statement of the Problem
- Purpose of the Study
- Research Objectives
- Research Questions
- Significance of the Study
- Limitation of the Study
- Delimitation of the Study
- Organisation of the Rest of the Study
- CHAPTER TWO. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
- Introduction
- Overview of Deviant Behaviour
- Common Deviant Behaviours among the Pupils
- Home-Related Causes of Deviant Behaviour
- School-Related Causes of Deviant Behaviour
- Community-Related Causes of Deviant Behaviour
- Deviant Student's Perception of their Behaviour
- Conclusion
- CHAPTER THREE. METHODOLOGY
- Introduction
- Research Design
- Study Area
- Study Population
- Sample and Sampling Procedure
- Research Instruments
- Data Collection
- CHAPTER FOUR. FINDINGS AND RESULTS
- Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
- Ages of the Respondents
- Sex of Respondents
- Research Questions
- CHAPTER FIVE. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- Summary
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
- Areas for Further Research
Objectives and Key Themes
This study aims to investigate the causes and prevalence of deviant behavior among pupils in basic schools. It seeks to understand the contributing factors from home, school, and community environments, as well as the pupils' perceptions of their own behavior. The research employs a specific methodology to collect and analyze data, ultimately providing insights into this important issue.
- Causes of deviant behavior among pupils.
- The role of home, school, and community environments in shaping behavior.
- Pupils' perceptions of their own deviant behavior.
- Prevalence of deviant behavior in basic schools.
- Implications for educational interventions.
Chapter Summaries
CHAPTER ONE. INTRODUCTION: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the study by establishing the context of deviant behavior in educational institutions. It highlights the increasing prevalence of such behavior and its disruptive impact on the functioning of schools. The chapter defines deviant behavior, emphasizing its inconsistency with established norms and regulations within organizational settings, including schools. It also introduces the study's purpose, objectives, research questions, and limitations, outlining the scope and structure of the research. The chapter emphasizes the societal impact of deviance and the lack of comprehensive data, particularly in African contexts, highlighting the need for this research.
CHAPTER TWO. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE: This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on deviant behavior, focusing specifically on its manifestation among pupils in basic schools. It explores various contributing factors, categorizing them into home-related, school-related, and community-related causes. The chapter delves into the existing literature on the subject, synthesizing various perspectives and theories related to deviant behavior. It considers the pupils' own perceptions of their actions and integrates those perspectives into the overall discussion. The chapter concludes by summarizing the key findings from the literature review, paving the way for the research methodology presented in the next chapter.
CHAPTER THREE. METHODOLOGY: This chapter details the research design, methodology, and data collection procedures employed in the study. It specifies the research design, study area, population, sampling techniques, and the instruments used to gather data. A clear description of the data collection methods is provided, ensuring transparency and replicability of the study. This chapter is crucial as it provides the methodological foundation for the findings presented in subsequent chapters.
CHAPTER FOUR. FINDINGS AND RESULTS: This chapter presents the findings of the study, presenting data on the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents. It analyses the collected data in relation to the research questions posed in the introduction. The results provide empirical evidence related to the prevalence and causes of deviant behavior among pupils, offering quantitative data on various aspects of the phenomenon under investigation. The chapter details the data analysis techniques used and interprets the findings in a clear and concise manner.
Keywords
Deviant behavior, pupils, basic schools, social norms, home environment, school environment, community environment, research methodology, quantitative data, educational interventions.
Frequently Asked Questions: A Comprehensive Language Preview
What is the purpose of this study?
This study aims to investigate the causes and prevalence of deviant behavior among pupils in basic schools. It seeks to understand the contributing factors from home, school, and community environments, as well as the pupils' perceptions of their own behavior. The research ultimately provides insights into this important issue and its implications for educational interventions.
What are the key themes explored in this study?
Key themes include the causes of deviant behavior among pupils; the role of home, school, and community environments in shaping behavior; pupils' perceptions of their own deviant behavior; the prevalence of deviant behavior in basic schools; and implications for educational interventions.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The Table of Contents includes: Chapter One: Introduction (Background, Problem Statement, Purpose, Objectives, Questions, Significance, Limitations, Delimitations, Organization); Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature (Introduction, Overview of Deviant Behavior, Causes from Home, School, and Community, Pupils' Perceptions, Conclusion); Chapter Three: Methodology (Introduction, Research Design, Study Area, Population, Sample, Instruments, Data Collection); Chapter Four: Findings and Results (Socio-Demographic Characteristics, Ages, Sex, Research Questions); and Chapter Five: Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations (Summary, Conclusion, Recommendations, Further Research).
What is the methodology used in this study?
The methodology chapter details the research design, study area, population, sampling techniques, and data collection instruments used. It ensures transparency and replicability of the study.
What are the main findings of the study?
Chapter Four presents the findings, including socio-demographic characteristics of respondents and analysis related to the research questions. It offers quantitative data on the prevalence and causes of deviant behavior.
What are the conclusions and recommendations of the study?
Chapter Five summarizes the findings, draws conclusions based on the data analysis, and provides recommendations for addressing the issue of deviant behavior among pupils. Areas for further research are also identified.
What is the scope of the literature review?
The literature review comprehensively examines existing research on deviant behavior among pupils in basic schools, exploring contributing factors from home, school, and community perspectives, as well as pupils' self-perceptions.
What types of data were collected and analyzed?
The study uses quantitative data collected through specified instruments and methodologies, detailed in Chapter Three. The data analysis techniques are described in Chapter Four.
What are the key words associated with this study?
Key words include: Deviant behavior, pupils, basic schools, social norms, home environment, school environment, community environment, research methodology, quantitative data, educational interventions.
What is the overall structure and organization of the study?
The study follows a logical progression, starting with an introduction, followed by a literature review, methodology, findings, and concluding with a summary, conclusions, and recommendations. Each chapter is clearly defined and contributes to the overall research objective.
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- Jacob Asiamah (Author), What are the most common forms of deviant behaviour among pupils?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/937750
