Impact of Parental Guidance on Moral Development of Adolescents in Lokoja, Kogi State: Counselling Implication

Key Points

• The study aims to assess how parental guidance influences adolescents' moral development and ethical decision-making.
• Descriptive survey research design
• Sample included 400 adolescents from six schools
• Data focused on moral reasoning and ethical decision-making processes
• Strong correlation found between parental guidance and moral reasoning skills
• Effective role modeling by parents improved adolescents' ethical decision-making
• Open communication established a positive impact on moral development