RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEER PRESSURE, PORNOGRAPHY AND ATTITUDE TO PREMARITAL SEX AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN LAGOS STATE

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEER PRESSURE, PORNOGRAPHY AND ATTITUDE TO PREMARITAL SEX AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN 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    Introduction                                                 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:
This study explores the relationship between peer pressure, pornography, and attitudes towards premarital sex among adolescents in Lagos State. Adolescence is a critical period during which individuals form their attitudes and beliefs about sexuality, and they are susceptible to various external influences, such as peer pressure and exposure to pornography. Understanding the interplay between these factors is essential for developing effective strategies to promote healthy sexual behaviors among adolescents.

The study employed a quantitative research design and collected data through a self-administered questionnaire. A sample of 500 adolescents aged 13 to 19 years was selected from different secondary schools in Lagos State using a multi-stage sampling technique. The questionnaire assessed participants’ experiences of peer pressure, exposure to pornography, and attitudes towards premarital sex.

Preliminary findings indicate a significant positive correlation between peer pressure and attitudes towards premarital sex (r = 0.45, p < 0.01). Adolescents who reported higher levels of peer pressure were more likely to hold permissive attitudes towards premarital sex. Similarly, exposure to pornography demonstrated a significant positive association with attitudes towards premarital sex (r = 0.32, p < 0.01). Adolescents who reported frequent exposure to pornography were more likely to hold permissive attitudes towards premarital sex. Furthermore, the study also explored the mediating role of peer pressure in the relationship between exposure to pornography and attitudes towards premarital sex. The results revealed a significant indirect effect of exposure to pornography on attitudes towards premarital sex through peer pressure (β = 0.15, p < 0.01). This suggests that exposure to pornography influences attitudes towards premarital sex partially through increased susceptibility to peer pressure. These findings highlight the importance of addressing the influence of peer pressure and exposure to pornography in shaping adolescents' attitudes towards premarital sex. Comprehensive sexuality education programs should equip adolescents with the skills to resist negative peer influences and critically evaluate the messages portrayed in pornography. Additionally, parents, educators, and policymakers should collaborate to create a supportive environment that promotes healthy sexual attitudes and behaviors among adolescents. Keywords: Adolescents, peer pressure, pornography, premarital sex, attitudes, Lagos State.

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