UNDERGRADUATES SEXUAL ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY

Cases of sexual harassment in academia are becoming more frequent, majority of the research done on sexual harassment have been conducted in settings outside academia. This study therefore investigates undergraduate students’ sexual attitudes and perception of sexual harassment. The population of this study comprises of three hundred and sixty (360) students from four different faculties in Olabisi Onabanjo University. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. Two instruments were adapted and used to answer the research questions, American Association of University Women National Survey Sexual Harassment Questionnaire and Questionnaire on Sexual Attitude Scale. The findings of the study revealed that the respondents have negative sexual attitude and their perception of sexual harassment is also negative. The study also reviewed that there is no significant difference between male and female student sexual attitude and perception of sexual harassment. The study revealed that there is a significant difference in student sexual attitudes and perception of sexual harassment across academic levels. The study therefore recommend that School management, parents and guidance should give proper sex education to their wards before gaining admission into higher institution in order to curb and reduce sexual harassment in Universities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter One                                                                                                 

1.1       Background to the Study

1.2       Statement of Problem

1.3       Research Questions

1.4       Significance of the Study

1.5       Scope of the Study

1.6       Definition of Term

Chapter Two

2.0       Introduction

2.1       Theoretical Review

2.1.1    Evolutionary Theory

2.1.2    Psychosocial Mode and Theory

2.1.3    Social Leaning Theory

2.1.4    Gender Role Theory

2.1.5    Biological Model and Theory

2.1.6    Feminist Theories

2.1.7    Patriarchal Society Theory

2.1.8    Male Dominance Theory

2.1.9    Cognitive Theory

2.1.10  Social Cognitive Theory

2.2       Responses to Sexual Harassment

2.2.1    Effect of Sexual Harassment

2.2.2    Risk Factors for Sexual Harassment

2.2.3    Perceptions of Sexual Harassment

2.2.4    Perpetrators of Sexual Harassment

2.2.5    Sex Differences Regarding the Perpetrators Sexual Harassment

2.2.6    Sex Difference Regarding the Victims of Sexual Harassment

2.3       Empirical Studies

Chapter Three                                                                                                          

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                                                                                                           

4.1       Presentation of Analysis

4.2       To answer Research Questions

4.3       Summary of Findings

Chapter Five

5.1       Discussion of Findings

5.2       Conclusion

5.3       Recommendations

References

Appendix: Questionnaire