Factors Affecting Social Integration of Female Students in Taraba State University Jalingo: Implication for Counselling

Abstract

This study determines factors affecting social integration of female students in Taraba State University, Jalingo. The study focuses on the socio-economic factors that affect social integration of the female students in Taraba State University, looking at its implications for counselling. While target population is all female students (5460), a sample of 971 is used. The work adopted a descriptive survey research design using questionnaire as the method of data gathering. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Frequency counts and simple percentage were used to analyse respondents’ responses. T-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistical tools were used to test the hypothesis. Findings revealed that tradition, insecurity, religious misconception, sexual harassment are factors impinging on the social integration of the female students. Guidance implication is that psychosocial theory of counselling be employed and programmes that are both preventive and curative in nature be planned for the female students and other stake holders to ensure proper social integration of female students in the University.