EFFICACY OF COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING AND BEHAVIOURAL REHEARSAL ON CONDUCT DISORDER IN ADOLESCENTS IN SPECIAL CORRECTIONAL CENTRES IN LAGOS STATE BY ADEUSI, SUSSAN OLUFUNMILOLA CUGP050169 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY COLLEGE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OTA A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, SCHOOL OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OTA, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COUNSELLING CERTIFICATION This is to certify that this research was carried out by ADEUSI, Sussan Olufunmilola and has been read and approved as meeting the requirements of the Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota. By Prof. A.A. Alao Date (Supervisor & Head of Department) Dr. A.M. Gesinde Date (Co- Supervisor) Prof. I.O. Olurinola Date (Dean, College of Development Studies) Prof. E. A. Akinade Date External Examiner ii DEDICATION This thesis is dedicated to God Almighty that delivered me from the valley of the shadow of stagnation and hopelessness. Indeed God does not store prayers, He answers prayers. Thank You Jesus. This thesis is also dedicated to my late father, Pa Sunday Olushola Oloruntoba Wayas. I celebrate you even in death. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I am very thankful to the Almighty God who gave me life and wisdom to come this far. Indeed, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). I bless God for Dr. David Oyedepo (the Chancellor, Covenant University) who received the vision of transformation for the black race in which I am a beneficiary. May your days be long, Sir, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen. I express my sincere gratitude to my Supervisors Prof. A.A. Alao and Dr. A.M. Gesinde for their untiring efforts and guidance without which this work would never have been completed. I am indeed grateful to Prof. C.K. Ayo (Vice Chancellor, Covenant University) for his fatherly love, care, counsel and prayers; God will surely increase you and your entire lineage, and grant you everlasting victories in Jesus’ name. I deeply appreciate Dr. Taiwo Abioye (D. V. C Administration, Covenant University) for her motherly love, concern, and words of encouragement; God will never leave you or forsake you and you will fulfill destiny in Jesus’ name. With a grateful heart, I sincerely appreciate my loving husband Emmanuel Olaoluwa Adeusi and son Emmanuel Temiloluwa Adeusi for their love, care, understanding, support and prayers all through the research work. May God grant us many more glorious years together as one happy and fulfilled family in Jesus’ name. Special thanks go to my beloved mother Mrs. C.O. Oloruntoba and siblings: Pastor and Mrs. Kayode Afolayan, Barrister & Mrs. Tony Wayas, Mr. & Mrs. Lanre Oloruntoba Wayas, Mr. & Mrs. Olushola Wayas, Mr. & Mrs. Odunitan Stevie Wayas & Mr. & Mrs. Toba Wayas for their prayers, moral support and financial contributions towards my education. I acknowledge the following persons in the Department of Psychology: Prof. Aize Obayan, Prof. Kayode Oguntuase, Dr. E. Ovia, Dr. O. A. Adekeye, Dr. G. O. Adejumo, Dr. I.K. Evbuoma, Mr. Muyiwa Sholarin, Mr. Ayodele Wogu, Mr. Ben Agoha, Miss A. O. Elegbeleye, Mr. David Igbokwe, Mr. Bayo Akomolafe, Mrs. Elizabeth Olowookere and the Departmental Secretary Mr. Olumide Adeshina; God bless you all. He will reward your labour of love in Jesus’ name. iv I value the material and kind contributions of the following persons: Prof. E. A. Akinade, Prof. Adediran Mesubi, Dr. & Mrs. Kunle Oyeyemi, Dr. Ruth Aderanti, Pastor Yemi Nathaniel, Prof. I. A. Sobowale, Prof. O. Olurinola, Prof. Charles Ogbulogo, Prof. D. Ade-Turton, Prof. Deji Popoola, Prof. E. N. Kwofie, Prof. K. S. Adeyemi, Prof. A. A. Moemeka, Dr. O. O. Obembe, Dr. Roy Ndom, Dr. Onipede Wusu, Dr. P. A. Edewor, Dr. Daniel Gberevbie, Dr. O. H. Abimbola, Pastor & Mrs. Olawale Ajayi, Dr. Yemi Ayepola, Dr. Moji Usikalu, Dr. Ibukun Afolabi. Dr. & Mrs. Lanre Amodu, Mrs. Adekeye, Dr. A. A. Shobola, Mrs. Oluwaseun Amuleya, Mr. Suleimon Usaini, Mrs. Sharon Omoregbe, Dr. Tayo George, Mr. & Mrs. K. Oyesomi, Mrs. Mercy Ogbari, Mr. & Mrs. Bola Musa, Mr. Fagbeminiyiaw Fashina, Mrs. A. Matthew, and many others too numerous to mention. May you never lose your reward in Jesus’ name. I owe thanks to persons in the Office of Youth and Social Development (Alausa Secretariat, Lagos), staff of Special Correctional Centre for Boys and Girls (Oregun and Idi-Araba respectively) and all the wonderful adolescents at the Correctional Centres for the patience and cooperation exhibited throughout this study. May you all fulfill destiny in grand style in Jesus’ name. To God be all the glory. ADEUSI, Sussan Olufunmilola 2012/2013 Session v TABLE OF CONTENTS page Title Page………………………………………………………………………………….i Certification………………………………………………………………………………ii Dedication………………………………………………………………………………..iii Acknowledgments……………………………………………………………….…...….iv Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………..vi List of Tables …………………………………………………………………………....xi List of Figure …………………………………………………………………………..xiv Abstract……………………………………………………………………………..…...xv CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study………………………………………………………......1 1.2 Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………..…...8 1.3 Objectives of the Study………………………………………………………........9 1.3.1 General Objective…………………………………………………………………9 1.3.2 Specific Objectives………………………………………………………………10 1.4 Research Questions………………………………………………………………10 1.5 Research Hypotheses………………………………………………………...…..11 1.6 Significance of the Study…………………………………………………..……12 1.7 Scope of the Study……………………………………………………………....13 vi 1.8 Operational Definition of Terms…………………………………………………14 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………....16 2.2 Conceptual Framework…………………………………………….…………….16 2.2.1 Concept of Adolescence………………………………….…………………….. 16 2.2.2 Physical Development in Adolescents………………..………………………….18 2.2.3 Social Development in Adolescents………………..……………………………19 2.2.4 Cognitive Development in Adolescents…………………………………………20 2.2.5 Personal and Emotional Development in Adolescents…………………………..20 2.2.6 Moral Development in Adolescents……………………………………………...20 2.2.7 Behaviour Development in Adolescents…..……………………………………..21 2.2.8 Concept of Behavioural Disorder………………………………………………..22 2.2.9 Concept of Conduct Disorder……………………………………………………23 2.2.10 Types of Conduct Disorder…………………..………………………………..…31 2.2.11 Severity of Conduct Disorder..………………………………………………..…32 2.2.12 Parenting Styles……………………………………………………………….…32 2.2.13 Socio-Economic Status………………………………………………………..…36 2.2.14 Cognitive Restructuring……………………………………………………..…...37 2.2.15 Behavioural Rehearsal ……………………………………………………..……39 vii 2.3 Theoretical Framework…………………………………………………..……... 42 2.3.1 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy …………………………………………..………..43 2.3.2 Psychosocial Theory ………………………………………………….…………44 2.3.3 Psychoanalytic Theory……………………...…………………….……………...46 2.3.4 Humanistic Theory……….………………………………………………………48 2.3.5 Social Learning Theory……………………………………….………………….50 2.3.6 Social Stratification…………………………………………………..…………..52 2.4 Empirical Studies………………………………………………….……………..53 2.4.1 Conduct Disorder…………………………………………….………………….53 2.4.2 Adolescent with Conduct Disorder…………………….………………………..55 2.4.3 Gender and Conduct Disorder………………………….……………………….56 2.4.4 Socio-Economic Status and Conduct Disorder….……………………….……...58 2.4.5 Cognitive Restructuring…………………………………………………….……59 2.4.6 Behavioural Rehearsal…………………………………………………………...60 2.4.7 Parenting Style and Conduct Disorder…………………………………………..61 CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY 3.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………64 3.2 Design ……………………………………………………………………………64 viii 3.3 Variables in the Study …………………………………………………………....65 3.4 Population ……………………………………………………………………….66 3.5 Sample and Sampling Procedures………………………………………………..67 3.6 Instruments ……………………………………………………………………...68 3.6.1 Conduct Disorder Scale ………………………………………………………....68 3.6.2 Socio-Economic Scale …….......………………………………………………...69 3.6.3 Parenting Style Scale……………………………………………………….……69 3.7 Procedure for Treatment…………………………………………………………70 3.7.1 Visit to the Special Correctional Centres…...……………………………………70 3.7.2 Treatment Package……………………………………………………………….71 3.7.2.1 Experimental Group 1: Cognitive Restructuring Skill Training (CRST)………..71 3.7.2.2 Experimental Group 2: Behavioural Rehearsal Skill Training (BRST)…………78 3.8 Data Analysis …………………………………………………………………..83 CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION 4.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………85 4.2 Demographic Data ………………………………………………………………85 4.3 Hypotheses Testing………………………………..……………………………101 4.4 Summary of Findings…………………………………………………………...114 ix CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………..117 5.2 Discussion of Findings………………………………………………………….117 5.3 Implication of the Study for Counselling……………………………………….130 5.4 Limitations of the Study ………………………………...……………….……..132 5.5 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………...133 5.6 Recommendations………………………………………………………………133 5.7 Contribution to knowledge……………………………………………………..136 5.8 Suggestions for Further Studies…………..…………………………………….136 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………..138 APPENDIX…………………………………………………………………………….166 x LIST OF TABLES TABLE TITLE PAGE Table 3.1 The 3 x 2 x 3 x 3 Factorial Matrix……………………………...………..66 Table 4.2.1 Distribution of Participants by Sex………………………………………85 Table 4.2.2 Distribution of Participants by Age……………………………………...86 Table 4.2.3 Distribution of Participants by Age