Influence of Peer Relationship on Self-Consciousness and Social Adaptation of School-Aged Children

Ezinne J. Nwauzoije, Miracle C. Ugochukwu, Ezeda K. Ogbonnaya and Clara C. Onyekachi
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Ezinne J. Nwauzoije: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Home Science and Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, https://www.ijhhr.org/
Miracle C. Ugochukwu: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Home Science and Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, https://www.ijhhr.org/
Ezeda K. Ogbonnaya: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, https://www.ijhhr.org/
Clara C. Onyekachi: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Home Science and Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, https://www.ijhhr.org/

International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, 2023, vol. 2, issue 2, 173-186

Abstract: This study aimed to assess the influence of peer relationships on the self-consciousness and social adaptation of school-aged children in the Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used, with a population of 60,780 (29,968 males and 30,812 females). A multi-stage sampling method was employed to select 602 school-aged children from 58 schools in the Local Government Area, forming the sample for the study. For data collection, the study used questionnaires. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that more than half of the respondents (62.6%) showed moderate social adaptation, particularly when they were with their families (mean score of 4.53±2.31). The majority (76.6%) had low peer relationships, while 80.6% had high self-consciousness. The mean scores for peer relationships, self-consciousness, and social adaptation differed between male and female respondents. Females had higher peer relationships and social adaptation. The mean score for peer relationships was higher among students in private schools compared to those in public schools. A moderate positive relationship was found between peer relationships and social adaptation at a significance level of p

Keywords: Middle Childhood; Peer; Peer relationship; Self-Consciousness; Social adaptation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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