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Moral Decadence in Primary Schools in Delta State, Nigeria

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  • Owhe – Ureghe, Augustine Othuke

    (Department of Sociology, Delta State University, Abraka)

  • Atakpo, Theresa Edirin Ph.D

    (Department of Educational Management and Foundation, Delta State University, Abraka)

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This paper reviewed moral decadence among primary school pupils in Delta State. It defined and examined moral decadence among primary school pupils in Delta State. The descriptive survey research design was adopted using 250 teachers from selected Primary schools in the selected local government in the 3 senatorial districts in Delta State. The objectives of the study are at identify type of school offences are committed by primary school pupils in Delta state, find out what is responsible for pupils engaging in these offences and ascertain how these negative attitudes can be ameliorated. Three research questions were raised and answered. A questionnaire was developed and validated for the study. Data collected were analysed with the use of frequency and percentage. The findings revealed that Primary school pupils in Delta State engaged in a lot of negative activities and that a lot of factors were responsible for this; such as family poverty/wealth. It was recommended among other things that, government should empower parents through gainful employment.

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  • Owhe – Ureghe, Augustine Othuke & Atakpo, Theresa Edirin Ph.D, 2023. "Moral Decadence in Primary Schools in Delta State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(6), pages 1046-1051, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:6:p:1046-1051
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