IBOK, EMMANUEL OKON, PhD
ANIASHI, BENEDICT UNDISHIKELE
AYA, EKE KANU
ALOBO, THERESA DANIEL
Department of Continuing Education and Development Studies
University of Calabar
Calabar – Nigeria
Abstract
his study examined the influence of alcoholism on academic integrity among adult learners in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The study adopted survey research design and the sample comprised of one hundred adult learners (50 males and 50 females) randomly selected from two literacy and one extra-mural centres in the study area. The research instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire titled; Influence of Alcoholism on Academic Integrity Among Adult Learners Scale (IAAIAALS). The instrument was validated by experts in Measurement and Evaluation, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, Calabar. The reliability of the instrument was ensured using Cronbach Alpha and result showed the coefficient of the sub scale ranged from 0.72 – 0.83 which showed that the instrument is reliable. Data collection was done personally by the researchers and the data collected were analyzed using independent t-test. Each hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that high alcohol intake affects academic integrity among adult learners. High alcoholism is associated with adult learner’s social life. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that there should be awareness creation among public and policy-makers on the implications of alcohol consumption in educational settings.
Key Words: Alcoholism, Academic integrity and Adult learners.
Introduction
Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs in Nigeria. Adults take alcohol to relax, celebrate, have fun, gain confidence and forget problems. It is a depressant drug meaning that it slows down the activity of the brain and central nervous system. In moderation, alcohol is not harmful to most people. However, excessive drinking can cause a number of social, personal and educational problems. Alcohol consumption has academic and health consequences. Such consequences include: difficulty …. Continue Reading you can also Download the Prelim Pages here