Effect of Modelling Techniques on Aggressive Behaviour Among University Students in Taraba State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the Effect of Modeling Technique on Aggressive Behavior among University Students in Taraba State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. The pre-test and post-test quasi-experimental research design was used for the study. A total of one hundred and thirteen (113) 300 level students with high record of Behavioral problems in Public Universities in Taraba State, Nigeria were used for the study. The instrument used for the study was titled “Aggressive Behavioral Scale” (ABS) which was validated by three experts from Educational Psychology and Guidance and Counseling in the Departments of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Human Development of Taraba State University, Jalingo. Mean and Standard deviation were used to answer the research questions whereas the t-test was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance (α-level). The hypothesis of no significant difference were rejected where the p-value ≤ α-level while the null hypothesis of no significant difference were accepted where the p-value > α-level. Findings revealed that the use of Modeling Techniques is effective in reducing Aggressive Behaviors among University students in Taraba State, Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Counselors should adopt the use of Modelling Technique to address aggressive behaviors among University undergraduate students.

Keywords: Modelling Technique, Aggressive Behaviour, Counsellors, Psychologists, Effect

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-6-04

Publication date: June 30^th 2025