Abstract

This research study sought the influence of peer group relationship on the academic performance of the students in secondary schools The study was limited to five secondary schools in Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo state Three research questions guided the study The findings of the study revealed that the peer group influences learning and certain factors like the social economic status and parental factor as they determine membership in most groups The study also found out that pupils are closer to their friends than to their teachers and parents concerning their academics and that parents monitor their children s peer group association The findings were discussed and recommendations were made