Adolescent – Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education https://jriiejournal.com Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:40:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://jriiejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-JRIIE-LOGO-1-32x32.jpg Adolescent – Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education https://jriiejournal.com 32 32 194867206 Usage of Social Media Platforms and Their Influence on the Education of Adolescent: A Study of Public Secondary Schools in Arusha City, Tanzania https://jriiejournal.com/usage-of-social-media-platforms-and-their-influence-on-the-education-of-adolescent-a-study-of-public-secondary-schools-in-arusha-city-tanzania/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=usage-of-social-media-platforms-and-their-influence-on-the-education-of-adolescent-a-study-of-public-secondary-schools-in-arusha-city-tanzania Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:38:16 +0000 https://jriiejournal.com/?p=5506 Read More Read More

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Lucia Mvungi
Losirway Secondary School, Arusha.
Email: mvungilucia12@gmail.com

Kennedy Omondi Otieno

St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), Arusha.
Email: omondiken2016@gmail.com

Abstract: This study investigated usage of social media platforms and their influence on the education of adolescents in public secondary schools in Arusha City. Specifically, the study examined the extent of social media usage among adolescent in relations to their educational activities and strategies for proper use of social media platforms to enhance the education of adolescent. Social Constructivism Theory and Convergent mixed methods design was adopted. Sample size of 384(240 students, 72 teachers, 60 parents, 6 academic teachers & 6 school heads) was selected. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were employed to sample students and teachers while academic teachers and school heads were purposively sampled. Snowball technique was employed to obtain parents. Data collection was done through questionnaires and interviews. Validity was established through expert judgment whereas reliability (SQ; r=0.875, and TQ; r=0. 858) were determined using Cronbach Alpha method. Reliability of qualitative data was established through triangulation. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The results show that Facebook and WhatsApp are used to a lower extend for accessing educational resources while actively used for social and personal entertainment. Consequently, students should be guided on responsible use of social media for exploring educational content. In conclusion, educators should ensure that platforms are used effectively to support learning while addressing potential distractions associated with excessive social media use. The study recommends the need to develop clear guidelines and policies for the use of social media in educational settings.

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Assessing Managerial Strategies for Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Secondary Schools of Meru District Council, Tanzania https://jriiejournal.com/assessing-managerial-strategies-for-enhancing-sexual-and-reproductive-health-education-in-secondary-schools-of-meru-district-council-tanzania/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=assessing-managerial-strategies-for-enhancing-sexual-and-reproductive-health-education-in-secondary-schools-of-meru-district-council-tanzania Tue, 26 Dec 2023 07:24:36 +0000 https://jriiejournal.com/?p=4274 Read More Read More

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Hidaya M. Mbonde & Flora N. Nyaisa
The Open University of Tanzania
Department of Psychology and Special Education
Email: hidayambonde255@gmail.com/ nyaisaflora6@gmail.com

Abstract: Globally, the increase in unhealthy sexual behaviours among adolescent students has prompted alarm and become a topic of interest for global public health researchers seeking innovative strategies to promote better sexual health outcomes. This study assesses managerial strategies for enhancing sexual and reproductive health education (SRHE) in secondary schools by focusing on two specific objectives, namely, to identify ways used by school management in enhancing SRHE in secondary schools and to find out challenges faced by school management in enhancing SRHE in secondary schools. The study used Ludwig Von Bertalanffy’s systems theory. The study used a case study design to collect in-depth information from the head teachers, discipline teachers, teachers, and students in the selected secondary schools, which comprised 36 participants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions while observing the principle of saturation. The collected data were analysed through thematic analysis. The findings revealed that the use of clubs, guidance and counselling services and organising seminars are among the strategies used to manage SRHE in secondary schools. Further, the study found several challenges faced by school management in enhancing SRHE in secondary schools, including lack of in-service training, lack of clear and proper sexual education policy, cultural barriers, lack of student readiness, and insufficient funds. The study recommends that school management create more strategies to ensure the successful implementation of SRHE within educational institutions. The study recommends further study to assess the extent to which sexual and reproductive health education promotes students’ academic performance in secondary schools.

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Constructed Gender Relations at School Environment on School Dropout among Adolescents in Maputo Province and City in Mozambique https://jriiejournal.com/constructed-gender-relations-at-school-environment-on-school-dropout-among-adolescents-in-maputo-province-and-city-in-mozambique/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=constructed-gender-relations-at-school-environment-on-school-dropout-among-adolescents-in-maputo-province-and-city-in-mozambique Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:38:30 +0000 https://jriiejournal.com/?p=3825 Read More Read More

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Lina Elias Salimao – Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
Willice Abuya – Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
Donald Wandere – Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
Isabel Casemiro – Edwardo Mondlane University, Mozambique

Abstract: Over the years, there has been a notable improvement in school attendance for school-going children. However, school dropout among girls has been experienced in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in Mozambique. This paper examines the extent to which constructed gender relations in the school environment can influence school dropouts in Maputo Province and Maputo City in Mozambique. The study employed social feminist theory. The study used a qualitative case study research design guided by both a pragmatic and transformative worldview. The study targeted 92 school dropouts, 7 key informants (Secondary school heads), 16 secondary school teachers, and 30 non-dropout students in Maputo City and Maputo Province. Snowball Sampling was used in selecting study participants, whereby each person interviewed was asked to suggest additional people for interviewing until saturation was achieved. Data collection methods were in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and observation. The study revealed that a good relationship in the school environment plays a role in ensuring that adolescents can develop social competence and the ability to make the sort of relationship required for cohesive studies. Also, social cohesion within the school environment influences the social well-being and retention of the adolescent in school and in shaping the future of an individual. The study concluded that reinforcement of teachers and students is paramount for adolescents to develop a positive attitude towards their studies. The study recommends that the government of Mozambique should formulate and implement educational policies to guide in retention of students in school.

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Social Construction of Premarital Sex and Adolescent Pregnancies in Arusha City, Tanzania https://jriiejournal.com/social-construction-of-premarital-sex-and-adolescent-pregnancies-in-arusha-city-tanzania/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-construction-of-premarital-sex-and-adolescent-pregnancies-in-arusha-city-tanzania Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:39:22 +0000 http://jriie.com/?p=1046 Read More Read More

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Dr. Wilhelmina Jerome Lyimo, Stephano Moshi Memorial University College (SMMUCo), Tanzania
Email: wilhelminalyimo@gmail.com

Received January 26, 2020; Revised August 19, 2020; Accepted August 31, 2020

Abstract: Premarital sex and adolescent pregnancies is a universal challenge that affects development. Globally, Tanzania is among countries with high rates of adolescent pregnancies (WHO, 2008, and Batha, 2013). The problem is a critical concern with prevalence increase from 23% in 2010 to 27% in 2016 (TDHS, 2016). The country has 72% of women engage in sex at 14-19 years (TDHS, 2010) and 44% of women becoming pregnant by 19 years (TDHS, 2014). This paper examined adolescents’ social construction of premarital sex and adolescent pregnancies in Arusha City, Tanzania. The main objective was to describe meanings that adolescents attach to the problem and determine how those meanings impact on their sexual behavior. This study engaged 90 respondents aged 13-24 years selected through purposive and snow ball sampling. Data collection methods included in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and documentary review. The study revealed the importance of interaction among adolescents in creating meanings which inform their sexual behavior.

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