Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-2 | Issue-06 | 518-527
Original Research Article
Exploring the Element of Delinquent Behaviour among Secondary School Students in Mumias sub County, Kakamega County, Kenya
Margaret M Mayieka, Dr. Yambo J. M.O, Dr. Callen Nyamwange
Published : Nov. 30, 2018
Abstract
The current wave of unrest among secondary schools students in Kenya is an
indication of a serious problem in schools related to juvenile delinquency behaviours.
For over two decades, this has been undermining the adolescents’ achievement and
development. In this regard, juvenile delinquent behaviours have far reaching
consequences; hence the present study sought to explore into the relationship between
students’ indulgence in various delinquency behaviours and their academic
achievement in Mumias sub-county, Kakemega County, Kenya. Specific objective for
the study was to determine the elements of delinquent behaviours among secondary
students. The study adopts Jessor's Problem Behaviour Theory (PBT) and ex post facto
research design to explain the various study variables. The target population of this
study was 54 secondary school deputy principals, 54 guidance and counselling teachers,
218 class teachers, 7548 form two and three students. The sample of the study consisted
of 47 secondary school deputy principals, 47 guidance and counselling teachers, 139
class teachers and 365 form two and three students. Data was collected using
questionnaire, observation schedules, interview schedules and document analysis.