PARENTS' AND TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ON GBV IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THREE GEO POLITICAL ZONES, NIGERIA
| dc.contributor.author | Olumuyiwa Ayobami Ajayi Ph.D; Hafees Tosin SULYMAN (Ph.D.); Oluwatoyin Adegboye and Adefunke Ekine Ph.D | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-19T14:21:06Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-19T14:21:06Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-11-19 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Gender-based violence is a pervasive global issue affecting numerous countries, Nigeria included. Sadly, instances of gender-based violence have been reported among pupils across Nigeria's 36 states, underscoring the need for urgent attention from the adults closest to them: parents and teachers. This study aimed to bridge the noticeable gap in understanding by investigating parents' and teachers' awareness and attitudes regarding Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in primary schools, focusing on three geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Employing a descriptive survey research design, the study randomly selected 1200 parents and 600 teachers from the North-Central, South-West, and South-South zones. Two meticulously developed questionnaires, one for assessing parents' knowledge and attitudes towards GBV and the other for evaluating teachers' understanding and perspectives, were used as research instruments, having undergone thorough validation and reliability checks. The analysis of demographic information relied on descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, and percentage. Notably, the study found that parents' awareness of School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) was notably deficient, with a prevalent negative attitude toward SRGBV. Additionally, it was discovered that teachers had a limited awareness of the occurrence of GBV in primary schools (M = 1.68; SD = 1.24). Based on these findings, it is evident that a comprehensive strategy to address GBV in primary schools must involve focused efforts to raise awareness and education among both parents and teachers. Concerted efforts are required to enhance knowledge and foster positive attitudes, thereby creating a safer and more supportive environment for the pupils. It is imperative that schools and communities implement robust educational programs and policies to combat GBV effectively, safeguarding the well being of the younger generation | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1596-2504 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1237 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Kwara State University Press | |
| dc.title | PARENTS' AND TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ON GBV IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THREE GEO POLITICAL ZONES, NIGERIA | |
| dc.type | Article |