Influence of Peer Relationship on Self-Consciousness and Social Adaptation of School-Aged Children
This study aimed to assess the influence of peer relationships on the self-consciousness and social adaptation of school-aged children in the Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used, with a population of 60,780 (29,968 males and 30,812 f...
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Department of Home Economics & Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, P.M.B. 410001, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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| author | Ezinne J. Nwauzoije Miracle C. Ugochukwu Ezeda K. Ogbonnaya Clara C. Onyekachi |
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| description | This study aimed to assess the influence of peer relationships on the self-consciousness and social adaptation of school-aged children in the Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used, with a population of 60,780 (29,968 males and 30,812 females). A multi-stage sampling method was employed to select 602 school-aged children from 58 schools in the Local Government Area, forming the sample for the study. For data collection, the study used questionnaires. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that more than half of the respondents (62.6%) showed moderate social adaptation, particularly when they were with their families (mean score of 4.53±2.31). The majority (76.6%) had low peer relationships, while 80.6% had high self-consciousness. The mean scores for peer relationships, self-consciousness, and social adaptation differed between male and female respondents. Females had higher peer relationships and social adaptation. The mean score for peer relationships was higher among students in private schools compared to those in public schools. A moderate positive relationship was found between peer relationships and social adaptation at a significance level of p<0.05. It is recommended that governmental and non-governmental organizations organize programs to facilitate peer relationships and social adaptation among school-aged children. Furthermore, teachers and parents should be educated to provide support to children in these areas. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6022c7b07247414ca9317459bacf558e2024-10-03T06:33:10ZengDepartment of Home Economics & Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, P.M.B. 410001, Nsukka, Nigeria.International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research3027-18192023-12-012217318610.57012/ijhhr.v2n2.013Influence of Peer Relationship on Self-Consciousness and Social Adaptation of School-Aged ChildrenEzinne J. Nwauzoije0Miracle C. Ugochukwu1Ezeda K. Ogbonnaya2Clara C. Onyekachi3Department of Home Science and Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, NigeriaDepartment of Home Science and Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, NigeriaDepartment of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, NigeriaDepartment of Home Science and Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, NigeriaThis study aimed to assess the influence of peer relationships on the self-consciousness and social adaptation of school-aged children in the Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used, with a population of 60,780 (29,968 males and 30,812 females). A multi-stage sampling method was employed to select 602 school-aged children from 58 schools in the Local Government Area, forming the sample for the study. For data collection, the study used questionnaires. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that more than half of the respondents (62.6%) showed moderate social adaptation, particularly when they were with their families (mean score of 4.53±2.31). The majority (76.6%) had low peer relationships, while 80.6% had high self-consciousness. The mean scores for peer relationships, self-consciousness, and social adaptation differed between male and female respondents. Females had higher peer relationships and social adaptation. The mean score for peer relationships was higher among students in private schools compared to those in public schools. A moderate positive relationship was found between peer relationships and social adaptation at a significance level of p<0.05. It is recommended that governmental and non-governmental organizations organize programs to facilitate peer relationships and social adaptation among school-aged children. Furthermore, teachers and parents should be educated to provide support to children in these areas.https://www.ijhhr.org/vol-2-iss-2/10-57012-ijhhr-v2n2-013/middle childhoodpeerpeer relationshipself-consciousnesssocial adaptation |
| spellingShingle | Ezinne J. Nwauzoije Miracle C. Ugochukwu Ezeda K. Ogbonnaya Clara C. Onyekachi Influence of Peer Relationship on Self-Consciousness and Social Adaptation of School-Aged Children International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research middle childhood peer peer relationship self-consciousness social adaptation |
| title | Influence of Peer Relationship on Self-Consciousness and Social Adaptation of School-Aged Children |
| title_full | Influence of Peer Relationship on Self-Consciousness and Social Adaptation of School-Aged Children |
| title_fullStr | Influence of Peer Relationship on Self-Consciousness and Social Adaptation of School-Aged Children |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of Peer Relationship on Self-Consciousness and Social Adaptation of School-Aged Children |
| title_short | Influence of Peer Relationship on Self-Consciousness and Social Adaptation of School-Aged Children |
| title_sort | influence of peer relationship on self consciousness and social adaptation of school aged children |
| topic | middle childhood peer peer relationship self-consciousness social adaptation |
| url | https://www.ijhhr.org/vol-2-iss-2/10-57012-ijhhr-v2n2-013/ |
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