INFLUENCE OF GUIDANCE PROGRAMMES ON THE BULLYING ATTRIBUTES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BADAGRY LGA, LAGOS STATE

Abstract

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.