Authors : David Oladeji and J.A. Ayangunna
Abstract: This study investigated the relationship between psychological factors and incestuous behaviours among adolescent of reproductive age in Oyo State. A total of five hundred adolescents in senior school one in Ibadan constituted the sample for the study. Their ages ranged between 12 and 18 years with a mean of 15 years and standard deviation of 4.1. The instruments used were author-constructed questionnaires with 0.76 and 0.79 reliability co-efficient respectively. The data obtained were analysed using multiple regression analysis. The result indicated that significant relationship existed between parenting style and emotional stability but not with affection style. The results further indicated that a combination of the independent variables significantly predicted incestuous behaviours. Based on the findings, it was recommended that, guidance counsellors, psychologists and social workers should take cognizance of those variables that have bee found to influence incestuous behaviours among the adolescents.
Oladeji, David and J.A. Ayangunna , 2007. Psychological Variables as Correlates of Incestuous Behaviour among Adolescents of Reproductive Age in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria. The Social Sciences, 2: 93-98.