Effectiveness of Reinforcement Counselling and Conitive Behaviour Therapy in the Management of Study Skills of Senior Secondary School Students in Kwara State, Nigeria

Adeboye Aina; Taiwo Edun; Titilayo M MUSA; John Owoeye

Authors

Adeboye Aina Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
Taiwo Edun
MUSA , Titilayo M
Owoeye John

Keywords:

cognitive behavioural therapy, gender and students, reinforcement counselling, study skills

Abstract

Enhancing study skills is crucial for every student, irrespective of their level of education. It enables them to become more self-motivated and efficient in their academic pursuits. This study investigated the effect of reinforcement counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy in improving the study skills of senior secondary school students in Kwara state, Nigeria. The study also explored the moderating influence of gender. This study adopted a 3×2 factorial matrix quasi-experimental design with pretest, posttest, and control groups. One hundred and twelve (112) Senior Secondary School Class Two (SSS 2) students were randomly selected from the population of all SSS 2 students in public senior secondary schools of Kwara State, Nigeria. Data were collected using the Study Skills Questionnaire (r = 0.79). Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) at the 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed a significant main effect of treatment on study skills (F 2, 99) = 150.398, p < 0.05, η² = 0.752), a significant two-way interaction effect of treatment and gender (F (1, 99) = 4.630, p < 0.05, η² = 0.086) on study skills. Cognitive behavioural therapy was more efficacious compared to reinforcement counselling in improving students study skills. Secondary school counsellors and teachers should adopt reinforcement counselling and cognitive behavioral therapy to help students improve their study skills.

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