Abstract:

This study investigated the effects of Cognitive Restructuring Technique on Lateness among secondary school students in Gombe State, Nigeria. One research question guided the study and one hypothesis was formulated. The study was carried out using quasi-experimental design. The population of students with lateness behaviour was one hundred and sixty-five (165) latecomers. A sample of ninety (90) students with very high late coming were selected from the two schools used for the study. An observation guide was adopted by the researchers for data collection. Pre-test and post-test were given to both groups. Observation guide was used in answering the research question and ANOVA was used in testing the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study showed that Cognitive Restructuring was effective in modifying lateness behaviour and reducing the magnitude of times of lateness among secondary school students. Based on the findings, recommendations were made including that Cognitive restructuring should be adopted by school counsellors as an effective treatment technique on students’ lateness behaviour in school setting. Key Words: Effects, Cognitive Restructuring Technique, Lateness, Students, Gombe, Nigeria.

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