“ASSESSMENT OF COUNSELLING FACILITIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR ENHANCED STUDENT WELL-BEING AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ONDO TOWN
Abstract
This study assesses the availability, adequacy, and utilization of counselling facilities in secondary schools across Ondo State and examines the relationship between counselling provision, student well-being, and academic achievement. Using a cross-sectional mixed-methods design, quantitative data will be collected from 600 students and 60 school staff (principals/counsellors/teachers) across urban and rural schools using stratified random sampling. Qualitative data will be collected via focus group discussions with students and semi-structured interviews with counsellors. Data analysis will include descriptive statistics, t-tests/ANOVA, chi-square tests, and multiple regression to test the impact of counselling facility adequacy on academic outcomes and well-being indicators. Findings are expected to highlight gaps in infrastructure, human resources, and utilization patterns and to provide evidence-based recommendations for policy and school-level improvements aimed at enhancing student mental health and academic performance.
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