Relationship between Adolescents’ Perceptions of Their Parents’ Behaviours and Youths’ Non-Illegal and Minor- Illegal Delinquency in Nairobi Secondary Schools, Kenya

Githinji, Scolastica Kariuki; Gatumu, Haniel Nyaga; Aloka, Peter J. O.

doi:10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n7p390

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“…The findings in some way are supported by those of Kariuki, Aloka, Kinai and Gatimu (2014) who found excessive parental monitoring associated with high percentage of adolescent involvement in occasional non-illegal and occasional minor illegal and persistent non-illegal and persistent minor-illegal delinquent behaviours. The findings are not supported by all studies.…”

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confidence: 69%

The Influence of Parental Demandingness on Male Adolescent Rebellious Behaviour in Public Secondary Schools

Macharia

Shikuku

2016

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of parental demandingness on male adolescent rebellious behaviour in public secondary schools in Kiambu district. Methodology: The study used ex-post facto research design. Stratified sampling was used to select the participants in the study. Schools were stratified into single sex and co-education schools. Systematic sampling using the class lists was used to identify the students who constituted the sample. The research instruments were the students’ questionnaire, the deputy principal’s and the teacher counsellor’s interview guide. The sample constituted 240 male students, six deputy principles and six teacher counselors. A pilot study was done to pre-test the research instruments so as to estimate their reliability and validity. Data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings were presented using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included, frequency distribution, means, bar graphs, and tabulated according to the research objectives. Inferential statistics used included Chi Square and pearson correlation to test the hypotheses at 90% and 95% level of confidence; correlation coefficient was used to measure the strength of linear relationship between the variables of the study.Results: The results indicated that rebellious behaviour was positively and significantly correlated to parental demandingness.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study came up with a model that is recommended to schools for adoption by guidance and counselling teachers to help create awareness and understanding to both the students and parents with the aim of improving or bettering their relationship, academic performance and prevent rebellion in public secondary schools.

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confidence: 69%

The Influence of Parental Demandingness on Male Adolescent Rebellious Behaviour in Public Secondary Schools

Macharia

Shikuku

2016

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“…This kind of situation is worrying bearing in mind that the youth are valuable assets in development of any country (Daily Nation, Saturday 17th 2010). Kariuki (2014) contends that parents are the first socializing agents for their children's behaviour. It is common practice for parents to teach their children social rules and roles by explaining, rewarding and punishing them.…”

Section: Influence Of Permissive Parenting Style On Forms Of Delinquentmentioning

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“…It is common practice for parents to teach their children social rules and roles by explaining, rewarding and punishing them. Parents are often blamed when children engage in antisocial behavior, (Kariuki, 2014). Some parents are warm, responsive and child centred in rearing their children while others are rejecting, unresponsive, and essentially uninvolved with their children.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, substance abuse was associated with poor monitoring. Kariuki, (2014), notes that it is generally accepted that parents are the first socializing agents for their children's behaviour and that it is common practice for parents to teach their children social rules and roles by explaining, rewarding and punishing them. However, sometimes parents unconsciously socialize the conducts they may not want their children to adapt.…”

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Influence of Permissive Parenting Style on Forms of Delinquent Behaviour Among Secondary School Students in Butere Sub- County, Kenya

2019

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Delinquent behaviour amongst Secondary School students continue to increase, not only in Kenya but world over thus hindering effective learning by students leading to poor academic performance in National Examinations. The study sought to determine the influence of permissive parenting style on forms of delinquent behaviour among Secondary School students in Butere Sub-County, Kenya. The study was based on the Parenting Models theory. The study adopted a correlational research design which allowed the researcher to describe different events, experiences, or behaviours and look for links between them. Study data was collected using a questionnaire and an interview schedule. Population of the study comprised of 2797 form two students, 30 deputy principals and 30 teachers in charge of guidance and counselling in secondary schools in Butere Subcounty. The study sample comprised 338 students selected using simple random sampling, 10 deputy principals and 10 teachers in charge of guidance and counselling. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data analysis. Study findings revealed a statistically significant and positive relationship between permissive parenting style and forms of delinquent behaviour among secondary school students in Butere Sub-County. The study recommended that family systems need to be strengthened so as to provide the communal counselling services for both parents and youth and to promote family education related to child upbringing hence reduce delinquency.

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“…Behaviour problems among Kenyan students have been of great concern (Kariuki & Aloka, 2014). However, it is recognized that parents play an important and influential role in a child's development through the provision of emotional support as they interact with the offsprings.…”

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confidence: 99%

Relationship between Perceptions of Parental Punitive Discipline and Involvement in Delinquent Behaviours among Selected Kenyan Secondary School Students

Kariuki¹,

Aloka²,

Gatumu³

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Relationship between Adolescents’ Perceptions of Their Parents’ Behaviours and Youths’ Non-Illegal and Minor- Illegal Delinquency in Nairobi Secondary Schools, Kenya

Abstract: The study investigated the relationship between adolescents' perceptions of parental behaviours and their involvement in nonillegal and minor-illegal

Cited by 9 publications

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The Influence of Parental Demandingness on Male Adolescent Rebellious Behaviour in Public Secondary Schools

The Influence of Parental Demandingness on Male Adolescent Rebellious Behaviour in Public Secondary Schools

Influence of Permissive Parenting Style on Forms of Delinquent Behaviour Among Secondary School Students in Butere Sub- County, Kenya

Relationship between Perceptions of Parental Punitive Discipline and Involvement in Delinquent Behaviours among Selected Kenyan Secondary School Students

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