Post Covid-19 Pandemic Experiences and Delinquency Behavior among Secondary School Students in Kakamega East Sub-County

Theresia Abiona., Antony Kamau Chege and Stephen Asatsa
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Theresia Abiona.: Department of Psychology, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Antony Kamau Chege: Department of Psychology, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Stephen Asatsa: Department of Psychology, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 9, 564-573

Abstract: This study investigates the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on delinquent behavior among high school learners in Kakamega East Sub-County, Kenya. The pandemic precipitated significant disruptions, including widespread school closures and increased social isolation, which are hypothesized to have influenced youth behavior. The primary objectives of this research were to assess the prevalence of pandemic-related experiences, examine their effects on delinquent behavior in the post-pandemic context, and evaluate the effectiveness of intervention strategies aimed at addressing these behaviors. An embedded mixed-methods design was employed, utilizing stratified and cluster random sampling techniques to select five schools from a target population of 2,800 students. Quantitative data were gathered through structured questionnaires, while qualitative insights were obtained via in-depth interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, and thematic analysis was applied to the qualitative data. The findings indicate that the pandemic exerted the most pronounced impact on economic dimensions (mean = 3.7736), followed by academic (mean = 3.332), religious (mean = 2.995), and social experiences (mean = 2.757). Notably, delinquent behaviors, including absenteeism, violence, bullying, and substance abuse, were prevalent among the student population. Pearson correlation analysis revealed weak but statistically significant relationships between pandemic experiences and delinquency. Economic experiences exhibited a negative correlation (-0.050, p

Date: 2024
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