FACTORS AND EFFECTS OF PEER GROUP INFLUENCE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
EFFECT OF PEER GROUP INFLUENCE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN NIGER STATE BY IDRIS ABDULLAHI (Bsc. Business Admin) ABSTRACT This research work was carried out to examine the factors and effects of peer group influence on academic performance of Adolescent Students in Niger State. The research methodology utilizes descriptive statistics with simple numbers and percentages and correlation analysis in the analysis and synthesizing of primary sources of data collected via questionnaire, as well as diverse literature on the area of study. Chi-square was used in the testing of hypothesis posited. However, this study revealed that; peer group has a significant influence on the academic performance of adolescent students. It is therefore, recommended that, Teachers and other education practitioners and those in related professional training, need to have knowledge of the effects of peer group pressure and understanding of the issues surrounding negative p...