INDISCIPLINE AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ STUDENTS IN OGBOMOSO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA: CAUSES AND ITS EFFECTS

Abstract

This study explores the causes and effects of indiscipline among students in public secondary schools in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. Utilizing a descriptive survey approach, the research gathered 150 respondents, including students and educators, from 10 selected schools. Data were acquired by a 41-item questionnaire, validated for reliability, and analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. The study discovered numerous forms of indiscipline, such as truancy, disdain for educators, and examination malpractice. Contributing variables include parental neglect, insufficient enforcement of school regulations, and peer influence. The consequences of indiscipline were linked to lower academic performance, higher dropout rates, and a hazardous learning environment. The study indicates that indiscipline is a significant impediment to school achievement and recommends interventions such as clear norms, parent-teacher collaboration, and a reconsideration of corporal punishment regulations to ameliorate these concerns.