The Role of Extracurricular Activities in Promoting Social and Emotional Development Among Secondary School Students in Mangu Lga, Plateau State
Abstract
This article examines how extracurricular activities (ECAs) shape secondary school students’ social and emotional development in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State, Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional survey of 100 students drawn from selected secondary schools, we assessed the availability of ECAs, their alignment with social–emotional goals, impacts on teamwork, communication, relationship building, and core emotional-intelligence (EI) competencies, as well as implementation challenges. Sports were universally available; drama and debate were common; music/art, cultural clubs, science/math clubs, and community service were less frequent. Participation correlated with high levels of collaboration (46%), leadership (41%), sense of belonging (60%), and elevated EI components such as empathy (66%) and motivation (60%). Constraints included lack of resources (66.7%), limited funding (60%), insufficient staff training (58%), and uneven student engagement (55%). We conclude that ECAs are a practical lever for holistic development, and we propose actionable recommendations on financing, staff capacity, student engagement, parental/community buy-in, and program diversification.
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Dallah Plangshak Anthony, Sintiki Dangana Yero, Vongkat Gideon Zingmak "The Role of Extracurricular Activities in Promoting Social and Emotional Development Among Secondary School Students in Mangu Lga, Plateau State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 4 2025 Page 883-889
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Dallah Plangshak Anthony, Sintiki Dangana Yero, Vongkat Gideon Zingmak
"The Role of Extracurricular Activities in Promoting Social and Emotional Development Among Secondary School Students in Mangu Lga, Plateau State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(4)
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