Authors :
Dr Oyediran; Ayotunde Oyedele
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 11 - November
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10283178
Abstract :
The present study aimed to examine the
impact of parenting methods and peer pressure on the
engagement of teenagers in unprotected sexual conduct.
The research methodology employed for this study was a
descriptive survey, with the target population consisting
of all adolescent students. The sample comprises 120
adolescent adolescents who were picked randomly using
a basic random sampling approach. Four hypotheses
were formulated and subsequently assessed at a
significance level of 0.05. The instruments employed for
data collection were self-constructed and subsequently
validated. The instruments underwent pilot testing with
a sample of forty teenagers who were not included in the
main study. The reliability coefficients of the pilot-tested
instruments were calculated using Cronbach Alpha
estimate, resulting in values of r = 0.70 and r = 0.84. The
study findings indicated statistically significant
associations between the independent variables and the
occurrence of unprotected sexual behavior among
adolescents. Consequently, several recommendations
were derived from the study. Firstly, it is advised that
parents and guardians be adequately educated in order
to address cultural obstacles that hinder the provision of
early sexual education to adolescents. Additionally, it is
recommended that sex education be integrated into the
school curriculum as a means of promoting awareness.
Lastly, the implementation of a comprehensive and well-
structured sexual and reproductive health education
program at different levels of government is advised.
Keywords :
Parenting Styles, Peer-Pressure, Sexual Behaviour.
The present study aimed to examine the
impact of parenting methods and peer pressure on the
engagement of teenagers in unprotected sexual conduct.
The research methodology employed for this study was a
descriptive survey, with the target population consisting
of all adolescent students. The sample comprises 120
adolescent adolescents who were picked randomly using
a basic random sampling approach. Four hypotheses
were formulated and subsequently assessed at a
significance level of 0.05. The instruments employed for
data collection were self-constructed and subsequently
validated. The instruments underwent pilot testing with
a sample of forty teenagers who were not included in the
main study. The reliability coefficients of the pilot-tested
instruments were calculated using Cronbach Alpha
estimate, resulting in values of r = 0.70 and r = 0.84. The
study findings indicated statistically significant
associations between the independent variables and the
occurrence of unprotected sexual behavior among
adolescents. Consequently, several recommendations
were derived from the study. Firstly, it is advised that
parents and guardians be adequately educated in order
to address cultural obstacles that hinder the provision of
early sexual education to adolescents. Additionally, it is
recommended that sex education be integrated into the
school curriculum as a means of promoting awareness.
Lastly, the implementation of a comprehensive and well-
structured sexual and reproductive health education
program at different levels of government is advised.
Keywords :
Parenting Styles, Peer-Pressure, Sexual Behaviour.
