Locus of Control and Risky Sexual Behaviour Among Nigerian Undergraduates: The Moderating Role of Age, Family Type and Peer Pressure
- Project Research
- 1-5 Chapters
- Abstract : Available
- Table of Content: Available
- Reference Style: Available
- Recommended for : Student Researchers
- NGN 3000
Abstract
Studies have looked at how adolescents' health locus of control affects their risky sexual behaviour, but the current study goes further in trying to understand how internality or externality influence risky sexual behaviour in university undergraduates in Southwest Nigeria. The study employed the use of a cross-sectional survey research design to obtain data from 1080 students from six purposively selected universities in Southwestern Nigeria. The Rotter Internal-External locus of control scale and a self-developed sexual behaviour scale was used for this study. The results indicated that students who have external locus of control reported higher level of risky sexual behaviour than students who have internal locus of control. Age, family type, and peer pressure mediated the relationship between locus of control and risky sexual behaviour of undergraduates in Southwestern Nigeria. This study reinforces the importance of personality variables such as locus of control when examining risky sexual behaviour among undergraduates. Understanding the mediating effects of age, family type and peer pressure in the influence locus of control has on risky sexual behaviour would facilitate the development of sexual health education programmes geared toward preventing health risks and promoting health behaviours among undergraduates.
Related Project Materials
THE IMPACT OF ZERO-BASED BUDGETING ON COST MANAGEMENT
THE IMPACT OF ZERO-BASED BUDGETING ON COST MANAGEMENT
The objectives of this research are to: (1) assess the effectiveness of zero-based...
THE IMPLICATION OF NIGERIA VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) ON THE PAYERS
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the the implication of Nigeria value added tax (vat...
AN INVESTIGATION ON THE USAGE OF COMPUTER BASED TEST ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the investigation on the usage of computer based test on t...
BRANDING AS A TOOL FOR INCREASING SALES VOLUME OF AN ORGANIZATION
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to find out the impact of branding as a tool to increase sales volu...
THE IMPLICATION OF KIDNAPPING ON SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study examines the implication of kidnapping on socioeconomic development of Nigeria...
THE TRENDS IN STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND BASIC SCIENCE
ABSTRACT
The trend of students’ performance can positively change through a gradual process of using an up...
THE IMPACT OF PEER PRESSURE ON YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN RITUAL KILLINGS
Abstract
This study focused on the impact of peer pressure on youth involvement in ritual killings, Ben...
IMPACT OF CUISENAIRE-ROD STRATEGY ON REMEDIATING ERRORS IN ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS, IN LERE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA KADUNA,NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the impact of Cuisenaire rods strategy on remediating errors in addition and subtraction of numbers amon...
ASSESSING THE TRANSFERABILITY OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS ACROSS INDUSTRIES
Abstract: This research assesses the transferability of vocational skills across industries...
FACTORS AFFECTING THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN CLASSROOM TEACHING IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
ABSTRACT
This study was designed to determine the effects of instructional materials in classroom teaching in secondary...
