Al-Hikmah University Journal

This study examined the influence of guidance programmes on the bullying attributes of secondary school students in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State. Four research questions were asked and four research hypotheses were formulated to serve as a guide in the conduct of the study. The descriptive survey research was used to conduct the study. The population of this study consisted of all students (both male and female) in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State. A total number of Four Hundred (400) copies of questionnaire were randomly distributed to the respondents and were retrieved for data analysis. The data obtained after the administration of the questionnaire were subsequently analyzed using simple percentages, frequency distribution table: Chi-square (X2) statistical tool at 0.05 level of significance was used for analyzing the hypotheses raised. The findings of the study revealed that orientation programme; information programme: referral programme and counseling programme significantly influence the bullying attributes of secondary school students in the study area. Some recommendations were stated as the way forward and they are: The schools and home should work with the counselor collaboratively to instill good value in their children/student: The counselor through guidance and counseling programmes should inform teachers to have skills and knowledge in classroom management and control: There should be school-wide education, training and bullying prevention programmes, through behavior modification theories. The school should provide guidance and counseling programmes to support the students at risk of being involved in bullying: Students who bully often need intensive support or intervention, so it is important for schools and social service agencies to work together; The counselor and teachers must recognize the danger of violent films and discourage their children/students from watching them and use insight training to stop such viewing.