Influence of Psychological Well-Being and School Factors on Delinquency, During The Covid-19 Period Among Secondary School Students in Selected Schools in Nakuru County: Kenya

Teresia Njonge
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Teresia Njonge: Psychology, Counselling and Education Foundations, Egerton University

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 2, 1175-1189

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted adolescents’ psychosocial modification and social interactions across the globe. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit Kenya, economic hardship was immediately felt quickly in many households that were already experiencing hardships. Soon, issues to do with food insecurity, conflicts in homes, and several reports of an increase in teenage pregnancies were witnessed. The COVID-19 pandemic also took a toll on the education system and although the government has made tremendous efforts to normalize the system, it will take up to January 2023 to do So. In the meantime, school-going children have to endure four semesters in a year instead of three. This implies short breaks and a crash program which in turn may cause psychological problems contributing to an increase in delinquency. This study has examined how COVID-19 could have contributed to delinquency among adolescents in secondary schools in Nakuru county, Kenya. Based on the findings, there seems to be a great influence between the COVID-19 pandemic and delinquency among adolescents. The study, therefore, recommends creating a conducive environment that is positive and safe for adolescents, and continuous investment in prevention efforts to minimize risk cases of adolescent delinquency.

Date: 2023
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