Influence of Assertiveness Training in Preventing Sexual Harassment in Nigerian Universities as Perceived by Counsellors in Kwara State

Abstract

Sexual harassment is gaining momentum in Nigerian universities in recent times than decades ago. This study therefore examined the influence of assertiveness training in preventing sexual harassment in Nigerian universities as perceived by counsellors in Kwara State. The study adopted survey method. A total of 500 counsellors were randomly selected as samples. Self-designed questionnaire was used for data collection. It had a reliability coefficient of 0.82 using a test-retest method. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used to answer the research questions raised and to test the four null hypotheses. Results revealed that counsellors supported the introduction of assertiveness training for preventing sexual harassments in universities. There was significant difference based on counsellors’ level of education, religions and gender, but none for knowledge of assertiveness skills. It was suggested that training in the skill of assertiveness should be encouraged by university students’ affairs divisions in order to students’ awareness