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Relationship Between Parental Factors and Uses of Abusive Words Among Primary School Pupils: Community Service Perspective

Usman Tunde Saadu(1),


(1) Kwara State University
Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parental factors and the use of abusive words among primary school pupils, taken from a community service program. The research focused on examining the impact of parenting stress, parental personality traits, and parental beliefs on the language choices and behaviors of children in the Ilorin-South Local Government Area, Kwara State. The study employed a correlational design and collected data through questionnaires and rating scales from 378 pupils and their parents. The findings revealed that parenting stress, parental personality traits, and parental beliefs significantly influenced the use of abusive words among children. The results indicated that higher levels of parenting stress, extroverted parental personalities, and certain parental beliefs were associated with a greater likelihood of children using abusive language. The study also found that abusive words were sometimes used by children in the sampled area. These findings have important implications for parents, educators, and policymakers. By focusing on reducing parenting stress, promoting positive parental personality traits, and fostering supportive parental beliefs, efforts can be made to create a conducive environment that discourages the use of abusive words among children.

Keywords


Abusive words; Parental belief; Parental personality traits; Parental stress

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