Unemployment has remained a contentious cog in the development of Nigeria as a nation. With the increasing turnout of graduates yearly from Tertiary Institutions, many graduates have remained unemployed and underemployed for a long period. This, no doubt, does not only affect national development but also continue to militate against the quality of education in Nigeria. This study is carried out to examine the effects of unemployment on the quality of education in Nigeria. It investigates the impact of unemployment on the attitude, perception and disposition of students towards education; how this attitude and perception affect the productivity of students and its overall impact on the quality of education. A self-structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from 105 respondents randomly selected from corps members, graduates, undergraduates, primary school teachers, secondary school teachers and college of Education lecturers from Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti state. The study revealed that unemployment has discouraged majority of the students to be serious with academic activities which hinders their creative imagination and enhances criminal activities in schools. Most students are crazy to have certificates they cannot defend. This study, therefore, recommends the need to reposition education towards developing the creative skills of students and re-orientation of students on the essence of education as a means of widening their horizon so that they can make use of opportunities around rather than expecting automatic ticket to white collar jobs which are not readily available.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Review of Literature
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study examines the effects of youth unemployment on the quality of education in Nigeria, specifically within Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State. It investigates how unemployment influences students' attitudes, perceptions, and approaches to education, and the subsequent impact on student productivity and overall educational quality.
- The impact of youth unemployment on students' attitudes and perceptions towards education.
- The correlation between unemployment and student productivity.
- The effect of unemployment on the overall quality of education in Nigeria.
- The role of education in national development and the disconnect between educational attainment and employment opportunities.
- The need for educational reform to focus on skill development and reorientation of student perspectives.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Abstract: This abstract introduces the study's focus on the detrimental effects of unemployment on the quality of education in Nigeria. It highlights the increasing number of unemployed graduates and the negative impact this has on national development and educational standards. The study aims to investigate how unemployment affects students' attitudes, perceptions, and productivity, ultimately impacting the quality of education. A questionnaire was administered to gather data from various educational stakeholders in Ikere Local Government Area, Ekiti State, revealing that unemployment discourages students from taking their studies seriously, leading to a decline in academic performance and an increase in criminal activities within schools. The study emphasizes the need for educational reform focused on skill development and reorienting student perspectives to better equip them for the job market.
Introduction: The introduction establishes unemployment as a major obstacle to Nigeria's development. It cites statistics illustrating the widespread problem of unemployment and underemployment, discussing its consequences on the living standards of Nigerians and national progress. References to previous research and official reports (Bankole, 2006; National Bureau of Statistics, 2018) reinforce the severity and far-reaching effects of this issue, setting the stage for the study's investigation into the link between unemployment and the quality of education. The introduction strongly emphasizes that unemployment's impacts reach far beyond simple economic hardship, fundamentally impacting every aspect of Nigerian society.
Review of Literature: This section reviews existing literature on youth unemployment in Nigeria. It highlights the substantial number of unemployed youths (Daku, 2015), particularly graduates from tertiary institutions, and the resulting frustration and social problems. The review explores the arguments made by various researchers (Ayodele, Obor, and Okafor, 2015; Adewale, 2015; Daniels, 2007; Pia, 2004) regarding the increasing rates of unemployment and underemployment, their effects on societal well-being, and the negative impact on the quality of education. The section emphasizes the disconnect between the aims of education (to equip individuals for societal contribution) and the prevalent belief that education guarantees a white-collar job, contributing to a decline in the quality of education.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Youth unemployment, quality education, national development, Nigeria, student attitudes, student productivity, educational reform, skill development.
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What is the main focus of this study?
This study examines the detrimental effects of youth unemployment on the quality of education in Nigeria, specifically within Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State. It investigates how unemployment impacts students' attitudes, perceptions, approaches to learning, productivity, and the overall educational quality.
What are the key themes explored in this study?
The key themes include the impact of youth unemployment on students' attitudes and perceptions towards education; the correlation between unemployment and student productivity; the effect of unemployment on the overall quality of education in Nigeria; the role of education in national development and the disconnect between educational attainment and employment opportunities; and the need for educational reform focusing on skill development and reorienting student perspectives.
What methodologies were used in this research?
While the specific methodologies aren't detailed in this preview, it mentions that a questionnaire was administered to gather data from various educational stakeholders in Ikere Local Government Area, Ekiti State.
What are the key findings presented in the abstract?
The abstract highlights the increasing number of unemployed graduates and its negative impact on national development and educational standards. It reveals that unemployment discourages students from taking their studies seriously, leading to a decline in academic performance and an increase in criminal activities within schools. It emphasizes the need for educational reform focused on skill development and reorienting student perspectives.
What does the introduction section cover?
The introduction establishes unemployment as a major obstacle to Nigeria's development, citing statistics and referencing previous research (Bankole, 2006; National Bureau of Statistics, 2018) to illustrate the severity and far-reaching consequences of this issue on Nigerian society. It sets the stage for the study by emphasizing the link between unemployment and the quality of education.
What is the scope of the literature review?
The literature review examines existing research on youth unemployment in Nigeria, highlighting the substantial number of unemployed youths (Daku, 2015), particularly graduates. It explores arguments from various researchers (Ayodele, Obor, and Okafor, 2015; Adewale, 2015; Daniels, 2007; Pia, 2004) regarding unemployment rates, societal effects, and the negative impact on education. It emphasizes the disconnect between educational aims and the expectation of guaranteed white-collar jobs.
What are the key words associated with this study?
The key words are: Youth unemployment, quality education, national development, Nigeria, student attitudes, student productivity, educational reform, skill development.
What is the overall conclusion suggested by the preview?
The preview strongly suggests a need for educational reform in Nigeria to address the detrimental effects of youth unemployment on the quality of education. This reform should focus on skill development and reorienting student perspectives to better equip them for the job market and contribute to national development.
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- B.A Opeyemi Olawe (Author), 2019, The Effect of Youth Unemployment on Quality Education in Nigeria. A Critical View of Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1023063
