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Moral Education Strategies for Reduction of Cohabitation among Undergraduates in Public Universities in South East Nigeria

Gloria Olori, Telema Amachree, Agnes Ewuru, Christian Olori

Abstract


This study examined how moral education strategies can reduce cohabitation among undergraduates in public universities in South East Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. The descriptive survey research design was adopted. The sample size of 310 vocational education students was drawn from the population of 619 years three and four students from the four federal universities in the region using a purposive sampling technique. Data were obtained through the researchers’ structured questionnaire, which was face validated by three experts. The Cronbach Alpha statistical tool obtained an overall reliability coefficient value of 0.82. Data were analysed using mean. Findings revealed that providing counselling services and accommodation facilities were found to contribute to reducing cohabitation among undergraduates in public universities. It was recommended that the government and all other education stakeholders intensify efforts to ensure that counselling units across the various tertiary institutions in Nigeria are equipped with the necessary tools needed to be functional, among others.

Keywords


Moral Education; Strategies; Cohabitation; Undergraduates; Universities

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