Family Structure and Deviant Behavior among Adolescents in Obio- Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers State

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This study examined the interplay of family structure and deviant behavior among adolescents respectively in Obio-Apko local government area of Rivers State. The study was guided by four research questions and four objectives. The study adopted theoretical triangulation by synthesizing three theories; social cognitive theory, attachment theory, and the theory of moral absolutism. The study adopted descriptive (survey) research design. The population of the study was 284,294 which is the entire population of Obio/Akpor local government area retrieved from National Population Commission, (2006). The sample size of this study is 400 respondents in the four randomly selected communities as Elelenwo 100, Rumuola 100, Rumuokoro 100 and Rumuodumanye 100. Taro Yamane (1967) method of sample size determination was used. Systematic sampling technique was used in reaching out to the respondents. Data was collected through primary and secondary sources. The primary data was analyzed with simple percentage form of data analysis. Findings from the study showed amongst others that indeed family structures like single parenting; step family amongst others can influence deviant behavior among adolescents amongst others.

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