Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Its Implications for Deviant Behavior Among Teenagers in United Baptist Association, Osun State
CHAPTER ONE
Objective of the study
The objective of the study is to find out the rational emotive behavior therapy and its implications for deviant behavior among teenagers in United Baptist Association. The specific objectives of the study are;
- To find out whether teenagers in United Baptist Association in Osun state will reduce deviant behavior when expose to rational emotive behavior therapy
- To find out between male and female teenagers who is more of deviant behavior in United Baptist Association in Osun state
- To find out between parents and teachers who to blame for deviant behavior of teenagers in United Baptist Association in Osun state
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
Deviant behaviour is a behaviour portraying a departure from social norms. According to Chamber Dictionary 1st edition, deviant behaviour means to deviate from the norms of particular people, society or community. Such behaviour or activities include crime, drunkenness, indiscipline, drug addiction, bribery and corruption, absenteeism in school and many others.
Michael S. (2004) defined deviant behaviour as that type of behaviour that is contrary to norms and the rules of the study. Nigeria society today is developing; therefore it requires education system that will ensure her development. Hence the Nigeria education system must stimulate the spirit of patriotism and lay the solid foundation for national and international understanding and cooperation in children. Due to this fact, the education of the youth is very important in order to ensure the citizens to the social and economic development of the country as well as raising the standard of living generally.
Deviant behaviour is a form aggressive behavior classified as an anti-social behavior. Deviant behaviour is a major behaviour problem in our secondary schools today though not only found in schools. Deviant is not a new phenomenon since it may be traced back to the early years of human existence. It has been a world-wide phenomenon that is pervasive in most societies and it exists at home between siblings, in school and in the community at large. Similarly, bullies are everywhere and so are their victims as bullying is experienced by different people in diverse cultures – the only difference is the extent to which it is done (Monks & Smith 2006, Adams & Lawrence, 2010; Cook, Williams, Guerra, Kim & Sadek, 2010;).In our traditional set up in Nigeria, bullying by children, adolescents or young people is not seen as a problem but as a part of growing up or bravery because a boy who has a bullish behaviour is seen as strong, fearless and courageous.
CHAPTER THREE
Research hypotheses
The study formulated the following research hypotheses
H1: there is no significant mean ratings of teenagers in deviant behaviour when exposed to REBT and those not exposed to REBT
H2: there is no significant mean ratings between male and female teenagers in deviant behavior in United Baptist Association in Osun state
H3: there is no significant mean rating between parents and teachers to blame for deviant behavior of teenagers in United Baptist Association in Osun state
CHAPTER FOUR
Deviant: The act of deviating from the norms of a particular people, society or community
Behaviour: This is the way a person, animal, plant or chemical substance etc behaves or function a particular situation
Rational emotive behavior therapy: Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a type of therapy introduced by Albert Ellis in the 1950s. It’s an approach that helps you identify irrational beliefs and negative thought patterns that may lead to emotional or behavioral issues.
CHAPTER FIVE
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