This research examined the influence of peer group and cohabitation on pre-marital sex and social adjustment among undergraduates in state owned universities. Five research hypotheses were tested in the study. The research employed descriptive survey research using questionnaire as the prime instrument to collect data from two state owned universities (Olabisi Onabanjo University and Tai Solarin University of Education). The population for the study consists of 600 undergraduates. The findings of the study revealed among other things that peer group and cohabitation have significant influence on university undergraduates’ pre-marital sex and social adjustment. Consequently, it was recommended that government and university management need to put in place counselling centre for freshers and returning students to guide them on every activities on campus.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of Problems
1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Hypotheses
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Operational Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 Social Learning Theory
2.2.2 Differential Association Theory
2.2.3 The Concept of Peers and Peer Pressure
2.2.4 Concept of Cohabitation
2.2.5 Concept of Pre-Marital Sex
2.2.6 Concept of Social Adjustment
2.3 Empirical Review
2.4 Appraisal of Literature
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Research Population
3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques
3.4 Research Instrument
3.5 Validity and Reliability of the Instrument
3.6 Procedure for Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Demographic Distribution of Respondents
4.2 Testing of Hypotheses
4.3 Summary of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Discussion of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Suggestion for further Studies
References
Appendix: Questionniare
