Perceived Influence of Sexuality Education N the Personal-Social Development of In-School Adolescents in Owerri Municipality of Imo State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated perceived influence of sexuality education on the personal social development of in school adolescents in Owerri municipality of Nigeria. Through stratified random sampling technique, 800 in school adolescents were drawn from six randomly selected schools in Owerri municipality of Imo State, Nigeria. Questionnaire was used to collect data. Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Mean score and Z-test statistics were used for data analysis. Results showed that sexuality education should be covered in many areas and taught during moral instruction, Biology, integrated science classes and in group counseling. Result also showed that sexuality education equips one with positive attitudes towards relationship and enhances personal-social development of adolescents.  Based on the findings, the implications were highlighted and recommendations made.

Keywords: Influence, Sexuality , Personal-Social, Development, Adolescents