Investigating the Gambling-Related Risks among Secondary School Students in Ido Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo State

Iyadunni Esther Ajibola, Olorunsogo Abraham Ayinde, Timileyin Bolaji Omotoso

Abstract


This study investigated the awareness of gambling-related risks among secondary school students in Nigeria. It examined the relationship between awareness and gambling behaviour, as well as the influence of gender and age on awareness. Five research hypotheses were raised and were tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. A descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. The population for this study comprised of all secondary school students in Ido Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo, State with 100 students selected from public and private secondary schools using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire (QAGRRS) and analyzed using inferential statistics; Pearson correlation, independent t-test, and one-way ANOVA. Results revealed a significant negative relationship between awareness and gambling behaviour, while gender and age did not significantly influence awareness. The study concluded that although awareness reduces gambling behaviour, students continue to gamble, highlighting the need for school programs, parental supervision, counselling, and media campaigns. 


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