ABSTRACT
This study investigated into the Influence of Cultism on Students’ Academic Performance in Ilorin Metropolis.
Two hundred respondents participated in the study. Four research hypotheses were generated for the study and t-test statistical method was used to analyse the data gathered with the Influence of Cultism on students’ academic performance questionnaire. The study showed that a significant relationship existed between non-funding of University libraries and students performance.
Also, a significant relationship existed between non-qualified staff and students’ performance, a significant relationship existed between inadequate relevant resources and students’ performance and significant relationship exist between staff motivation and students performance. It was therefore recommended that qualified library staff must be well equipped with relevant equipment, the library should be well equipped while there should be an opportunity for future development of the library.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS PAGE
TITLE PAGE i
CERTIFICATION ii
DEDICATION iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv
ABSTRACT vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS vii
LIST OF TABLES ix
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 6
Purpose of the Study 7
General Questions 8
Research Questions 8
Research Hypotheses 9
Significance of the Study 9
Delimitation and Scope of the Study 10
Definition of Terms (Operational Definitions) 10
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Concept of Secret Cult 12
Meaning of Cultism 16
History of Cultism in Nigeria 20
Reasons Why People Join Cults 23
Existence of Cult Group on Campuses 26
Effect of Cult Activities 30
Suggested Method of Curbing Cultism 38
Summary of the Reviewed of Related Literature 43
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD
Research Design 44
Population of the Study 44
Sample and Sampling Techniques 45
Instrumentation 45
Validity of the Instrument 46
Reliability of the Instrument 46
Administration of the Instrument 47
Method Data Analysis 47
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Results 48
Hypotheses Testing 50
Discussion of Findings 54
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary 57
Conclusion 58
Implications of the Study 59
Recommendations 59
Limitations of the Study 60
Suggestions for Further Study 60
REFERENCES 61
APPENDIX 63
