Impact of Peer Counselling on the Learners’ Self-Efficacy in Boarding Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya
- November 18, 2021
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International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue X, October 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186
Jeniffer Chepkoech Maiwa1, Dr. Njeri Kiaritha2, Dr. Godfrey Ngeno3
1PhD. Student, Moi University, School of Education, Department of Educational Psychology, P. O. Box 3900, Eldoret
2, 3Lecturer Moi University, School of Education, Department of Educational psychology, P.B. Box 3900, Eldoret, KENYA
Abstract: The increasing complexities of modern life, together with development of learners in adolescence stage, poses a challenge in their self-efficacy while in secondary schools. The study focused on establishing the impact of peer counselling on learners’ self-efficacy in boarding secondary schools in Kericho County, Kenya. The study objective was to determine the impact of peer counselling on the learners’ self-efficacy. Social Cognitive theory by Albert Bandura guided the study. The study-generated data from 12 schools, among 398 students and 48 student peer counsellors selected by simple random sampling. Additionally, 12 heads of guidance and counselling and 12 principals were included. The study adopted pragmatic paradigm. The study used convergent parallel mixed methods research design where data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedules and focus group discussion. The data was analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of the study revealed there was a positive impact of peer counselling (β=0.591) on learners’ self-efficacy. The study concludes that peer counselling has a positive impact on learners’ self-efficacy. The study therefore recommended that schools should use peer counselling. Sensitization of principals, teachers and heads of guidance and counselling on the benefits of Peer counselling on learners’ self-efficacy is necessary.
Key words: Impact, Peer Counselling and Self-Efficacy, Boarding Schools
I. INTRODUCTION
Real accomplishment of students fuel their self-efficacy (Olivier, et al, 2018). As learners grow, many of them experience challenges concerning their self-efficacy while in boarding secondary schools. As the brain matures during adolescence, there is weighty effect on the adolescent capabilities and behaviour (Sackman, (2016). Learners in adolescence stage are characterised by having unrealistic views about themselves. They are risk takers, susceptible to social pressure and self-focused (Pfeifer & Berkman, 2018).
Similarly, adolescence years is characterised by rapid growth and change (Eliamani, et al, 2015). It is important to support adolescents who experience victimization to develop their self-efficacy because they lack the confidence despite their willingness (Wachs et al, 2020). Adolescent years is similarly characterised by peer pressure. A learner at this stage aim in
