SEXUAL COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES AS EXPRESSED BY COLLEGES OF EDUCATION STAFF IN KWARA STATE
Abdulsalam Ayodele Aliyu, Jimoh Mohammed Idris Kwara State College Of Education,Ilorin Social Studies Department,
Kwara State College Of Education,
Ilorin Geography Department
Abstract
This study examined sexual communication techniques among Colleges of Education in Kwara State. The research design adopted for this study was a descriptive survey. The population for this study comprised the entire staff (academic and non-academic) of all the Colleges of Education in Kwara State. A researcher self-developed questionnaire was designed. The questionnaire was validated using face and content validity to determine the extent to which the statements items of the questionnaire corresponded with the objectives of this study. The reliability of the instrument was established by employing split-half reliability method. Cronbachs alpha reliability statistics was used and coefficient of 0.735 was obtained. The t-test and ANOVA were used to test hypotheses one and two postulated respectively. One of the findings revealed that there was a significant difference in the sexual communication techniques of male and female which favoured female staff. It also revealed that there was a significant difference in the sexual commendation techniques on the basis of ethnicity. It favored the Yorubas. It was concluded that sexual communication and good sexual behaviours are crucial elements in healthy relationship. One of the recommendations suggested that there is the need for marital adjustment between husband and wife. There must be mutual respect, validation of feeling, active listening and willingness to compromise and negotiate between couples.