DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

This study explored the impact of parent-child relationship on the academic achievement of their children in Ovia North East local government area of Edo State In order to achieve the intended objectives of this study, three research questions were
raised and hypothesized and tested at 0.05 chi level. The survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study comprised all SSS2 students in all the secondary schools in Ovia North East L.G.A. of Edo State. A total of 100 students were used as the sample size and the simple random sampling technique is used to select the sample size. The technique used involved the random selection of five (5) schools within the study area. For each schools, 20 students were randomly selected totaling 100, which made up the sample size. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “The Impact of Parent-Child Relationship on Academic Achievement”. A well-structured questionnaire was the instrument used to elicit information for the study. The questionnaire was validated by the researcher’s project supervisor and two other lecturers in the Department of Educational Evaluation and Counseling Psychology, Faculty of Education University of Benin. The instrument was administered to 20 respondents who were not part of the study and a reliability coefficient of 0.64 was obtained which shows that the instrument is reliable. The questionnaire was administered to respondents personally by the researcher and retrieved at the spot. The data collected were analysed using one sample t-Test statistics for all the hypotheses. 10The findings of the study revealed that favorable home environments positively influence academic outcomes, also, differences in the quality of home environments or other external factors influences academic performance of students. Equally, that the home environment impacts academic achievement and significantly influences secondary school students' academic success. Furthermore, the research revealed that there is a slightly negative perception of the effectiveness of parent-school communication on academic achievement, that parent-school communication does not significantly influence students' academic achievement, rather it is an integral aspect of school dynamics, but may not independently drive academic achievement. Hence other contributing factors such as home-based parental support, teacher-student interactions, peer influence, etc. should be explored. Finally, that the level of parental involvement positively influences students' academic achievement, that is, parents who are actively engaged in their children's educational activities tend to foster better academic outcomes. It was recommended that Schools and educators should work closely with families to ensure that the home environment supports educational success, that is, families should be encouraged and guided to create structured and nurturing environments for learning.

The study was designed to determine The relationship between peer group pressure and smoking habits among adolescents in selected boys secondary school in ovia north- east Local Government. In order to achieve the purpose intended for the study, three research questions were raised to guide the study. The questions raised and examined include: What is the influence of peer pressure on smoking habits among adolescent boys in secondary schools in Ovia North- East Local Government Area,. Is there difference in the influence of peer pressure on smoking habits among boys in secondary school in Ovia North- East Local Government Area based on age, What is the difference in the influence of peer pressure on smoking habits among adolescent boys in secondary schools in Ovia North -East Local Government Area based on school ownership.

The current study investigated the moderating role of student self-efficacy in the relationship between perceived social supports and student academic engagement among undergraduates.
The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised of 13,000 students from the faculty of education, in the eight (8) departments in Faculty of Education, University of Benin. The sample for the study consists of one hundred (100) students drawn from (5) departments in faculty of education, University of Benin. The simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the departments from the eight departments in faculty of education, University of Benin.
Multidimensional scale of perceived social support, Student self-efficacy scale and Utrecht work engagement scale for students were used as instruments for data collection. The Pearson correlation and moderation analyses were used to test the study hypotheses. The correlation coefficient (R= 0.853) indicates a strong positive relationship. Therefore, we conclude that there is a significant relationship between perceived social support, self-efficacy, and academic engagement among undergraduates in selected departments in the Faculty of Education, University of Benin.
The study suggests that University management should develop strategies towards ensuring that students are encouraged to engage in academic activities. Parents and guardians are encouraged to provide every social support necessary to improve the student’s academic engagement.

This research study examines the influence of drug abuse and socio-economic status
on the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Egor Local Government area
of Edo State. The objective of the study is to explore the relationship between drug abuse, socio-economic status, and academic performance. Three (3) research questions were raised
to carry out the study and two (2) were hypothesized. The population of this study consisted of 12 Public Secondary Senior School in Egor
Local Government Area from which 175 students was randomly selected as samples for the
study. It was made up of 878 male students and 856 females students making a total number
of 1734 senior secondary school two (SSS2). The research design used was a descriptive
survey research design; the instruments used for the study were Drug Abuse and Socio- Economic Status Questionnaire (DASESQ) and Students Academic Proforma Record
(SAPR). Data were collected and analyzed using mean and standard deviation for research
question one, Hypothesis one was tested using Pearson product moment analysis while
hypotheses two was tested using ANOVA. All hypotheses were testing at .05 level of
significant. The finding of the study showed that Prevalence of Drug Abuse among Secondary
School Students in Egor Local Government Area is low. The finding also showed that there is
no significant relationship between Drug Abuse and Academic Performance among
Secondary School Students. Furthermore the finding also revealed that there is no significant
difference in Academic Performance of Secondary School Students. In line with the findings, it is therefore recommended, to Strengthen Drug Abuse Prevention Programs, Improve
Learning Environment and Resources and Improve Learning Environment and Resources.

This research is on the Effect of Sign Language on the Academic PerformanceofSecondary School Student with Hearing Impairment in Oredo Local Governement Area, theaim of the study is to acertain How the integration of sign language in secondaryschool
contribute to the achievement of students with hearing impairment, The effect of signlanguageusage on the academic compression and retention of Secondary School student withhearingimpairment, The correlation between proficiency in sign language and academic achievement
among secondary school student with hearing impairments. How do educators perceivetheeffectiveness of incorporating sign language into the instructional strategies for student withhearing impairment. Descriptive Survey Design was used for the study, and the population of thestudycomprised of 40 students selected from one Secondary School that have hearingimpairedstudents. The instrument for the study is the questionnaire which is titled " The effect of signlanguage on the academic performance of secondary school students with hearing impairment
in Oredo L.G.A, Edo State". The instrument was designed by literature on hearing impairment
in mainstream classroom. The questionnaire consist of two sections, A and B. SectionAisfocused on the demographic data of the Study's participants while section Bcontainquestionsdesigned to elicit responses in order to answer the research question for the study. Thequestionnaire is a close ended and a modified 4-point Likert scale with the followingoptionsand codes for each option: Strongly agree(SA) is coded 4, Agree(A) is coded 3, disagree(D)is coded 2 and strongly disagree(SD) is coded 1. The validation of the questionnairewasundertaken by the researchers supervisor to ascertain suitability and appropriateness for theresearch and two experts in the Department of Educational Evaluation and CounsellingPsychology, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City. The reliabilityof theresearch instrument was determined through a pilot study where 10 copies of the questionnairewas distributed to the population of interest who will not be included in the sample of theStudy. Findings emerged that Sign Language plays a crucial role in facilitating communicationandlearning among students with hearing impairment, potentially enhancing their overall
educational experience and outcomes. It was discovered that incorporating Sign LanguageintoSecondary Education can enhance the learning experience and academic outcomes of studentswith hearing impairment, potentially bridging communication gaps and promotingamoreinclusive educational environment.