IMPACT OF AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS

 This study focused on “Impact of Agents of Socialization on the Academic Performance of Social Studies Students in Junior Secondary Schools in Jigawa State”. To achieve this, four hypotheses and research questions each were formulated. The research work adopted survey method of descriptive research design due to the large population of the area. The population of the study consisted of (649) teachers and (3000) students. The instrument used for collecting data is questionnaire, stratified random sampling techniques was adopted in getting the sample of the study. The sample size of the study comprised of (240) teachers and (340) students making a total of (580) respondents as indicated in the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table for determining sample size. The data collected was presented in frequencies and percentages and later subjected to t-test analysis. The instrument was subject to reliability test and was found worthy to test what it is intend to measure. A pilot test was conducted where the instrument was verified at 0.75 reliability coefficient level. All the hypotheses were tested using t-test at 0.05 significant level.

However all hypotheses were retained. The study revealed that agents of socialization have positive impact on the academic performance of JSS social studies students in Jigawa state. In the light of these findings it was recommended that all agents of socializing JSS students especially family, school and mass media should work collectively toward inculcating moral and religious values, vocational guidance, social and civic consciousness, spirit of patriotism, respect for constituted authority and several virtues that enable them to become responsible members of the society and enhance their academic performance.