IMPACT OF STREET HAWKING ON SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MUSHIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE

IMPACT OF STREET HAWKING ON SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MUSHIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                  i

Declaration                                                                                ii

Approval Page                                                                           iii

Dedication                                                                                  iv

Abstract                                                                                     vi

Table of Contents                                                                      vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1    Inroduction                                                 1

1.2  Background of the study       3

1.3    Statement of the General Problem                                  4

1.4    Objective of the study                                                       5

1.5    Significance of the study                                                  5

1.6    Statement of hypothesis                                                   6

1.7    Scope of the study                                                             6

1.8    Limitation of the study                                                     7

1.9    Definition of terms                                                            7

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0    Introduction                                                                      9

2.1    Review of related literature                                             9

2.2    Theoretical framework

2.3    Summary of review                                                           33

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Introduction                                                                      35

3.2    Research design                                                                35

3.3    Area of study                                                                    35

3.4    Population of the study                                                    36

3.5    Sample size                                                                       36

3.6    Instrument for data collection                                          36

3.7    Reliability of the instrument                                            37

3.8    Validity of the Instrument                                               38

3.9    Method of data Collection                                                 38

3.10  Method of Data Analysis                                                  39

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1    Introduction                                                                      41

4.2    Characteristics of the respondents                                   41

4.3    Presentation of Data Analysis                                         43

4.4    Discussion of Findings                                                     48

4.5    Summary of findings                                                        49

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1    Summary                                                                          51

5.2    Conclusion                                                                        52

5.3    Recommendation                                                              53

Biography                                                                         54

Appendix                                                                           56

Abstract:
Street hawking is a prevalent economic activity among young individuals in many developing countries, including Nigeria. While it provides a means of income generation for individuals, the practice has often been associated with negative consequences, particularly for the social adjustment of secondary school students. This study aimed to examine the impact of street hawking on the social adjustment of secondary school students in the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State.

The study employed a mixed-methods research design, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. A sample of secondary school students in the Mushin Local Government Area was selected through a multistage sampling technique. The participants were assessed using standardized measures of social adjustment, including indicators of academic performance, peer relationships, emotional well-being, and behavioral adjustment.

The findings revealed that a significant proportion of secondary school students in Mushin Local Government Area engage in street hawking activities. The practice of street hawking was found to have a negative impact on the social adjustment of these students. Students engaged in street hawking reported lower academic performance, reduced involvement in extracurricular activities, strained peer relationships, increased emotional distress, and higher rates of behavioral problems compared to their non-hawking counterparts.

Qualitative interviews provided further insights into the underlying factors contributing to the negative impact of street hawking on social adjustment. These factors included limited access to educational resources, increased exposure to risky environments, disrupted daily routines, and the absence of parental supervision.

The study concludes that street hawking has detrimental effects on the social adjustment of secondary school students in the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The findings highlight the need for comprehensive interventions that address the root causes of street hawking and provide alternative opportunities for income generation and educational advancement. Such interventions should involve collaboration among government agencies, educational institutions, parents, and community-based organizations to ensure the holistic development and well-being of secondary school students in the study area and similar contexts.

Keywords: street hawking, social adjustment, secondary school students, Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos State

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