INFLUENCE OF PEER PRESSURE AND TIME MANAGEMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENIN CITY

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to examine the influence of peer pressure and time management on academic performance of in-school adolescents in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City. Specifically, the study determined the extent peer pressure influences academic performance of in-school adolescents in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City and, examined the extent time management influences academic performance of in-school adolescents in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A total of 141 responses were validated from the survey. The study adopted the Ausubel’s (1963) meaningful learning theory. From the responses obtained and analysed, the findings revealed the extent does peer pressure influence academic performance of in-school adolescents in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City is very high. Furthermore, the findings revealed that the extent does time management influence academic performance of in-school adolescents in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City is very high. The study recommends that in-school adolescents should be be advised and guided on better time management and the adverse effects of peer pressure. This will directly increase their academic performance.