Impact of peer group influence on students performance in secondary schools in Tanzania (case study Kinondoni Division Dar-Es-Salaam
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Date
2016-09
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Kampala International University,College of Education
Abstract
This study was c~esjgn~d ai~ carried out to fifid out thç influence of pe~r g~p~ips on the academic
performance of secondary school students. To achieve this purpose, for research questions were
formulated. Does peer group influence have great on the academic performance of students?
Does peer influence have~’ any effect on academic performance of children from broken homes?
Does peer influence have any effect on academic performance of children from broken homes?
Does peer influence have varied effects on the academic performance of male and female
students? Does age determine the extent of peer group influence of academic performance of
students? The research instrument used to elicit responses for the purpose of this study was the
questionnaire made up of four sections. The population sample was taken from four (3)
secondary schools in Kinondoni Division, Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania and the findings of this
research study were. Peer group influence has significant effect on the academic performance of
secondary school students. Peer influence has significantly varied effects on the academic
performance of male and female students. Peer influence has significant effect on the academic
performance of children From broken homes. Age has significant effect on the extent to which
peer group influence affect academic performance of students. It is concluded that peer group
have influence on the academic performance of secondary school students especially at the
developmental years of adolescent. It is recommended that the school in general should ensure
that there is a guidance and counseling serve within its environment to help and assist children
being negatively influenced by peers and also, children students with peculiar problems
especially those from broken home as they have been observed to conform more to peer pressure
Description
A research dissertation submitted to the college of education
open distance and e-learning partial fulfillment for the
award of Bachelors degree in Arts with education of
Kampala International University
Keywords
Peer group, Influence, Students perfomamnce