SOCIETAL SOCIAL SCRIPTS AND BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES AMONG ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT FEMALES IN NIGERIA
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Societal Social Scripts, Behavioral Outcomes, Adolescent, Young Adult Females, NigeriaAbstract
Within the context of Nigerian adolescent girls and young women, this study investigated the impact of social scripts on the development of their respective identities and behaviours. The research was conducted using a quantitative survey design, and it targeted 600 participants between the ages of 13 and 24 from schools, further education institutions, and youth organisations. Data were gathered through the use of a standardised questionnaire, and SPSS was utilised for the analysis. According to the findings, there were statistically significant connections between the perceived demands from society and the behavioural changes that were self-reported by the individuals (p < 0.05). Peer influence and media exposure were found to have a positive correlation with the choices that participants made regarding language, fashion, and lifestyle (r = 0.xx, p < 0.05). In many cases, the effect of peers was found to transcend that of parents. A positive correlation (r = 0.xx, p < 0.05) was found between the experiences of being exposed to role models, such as mentors and instructors, and the development of adaptive behaviours. Based on the data, it appears that social scripts have a discernible impact on the behavioural patterns and decision-making processes of this population. The results of this study shed light on the dual impact that societal influences have on the development of teenage girls during the stages of adolescence and early adulthood.
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