Psychological Perception of Teachers on Jama'atul Ahlu Sunna Lidda'awati Wal Jihad (Boko Haram) Insurgency in the Affected Areas in Maiduguri, Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated the teachers' perception of the impact of psychosocial support on the (Boko Haram) insurgency affected children in Maiduguri camps, in Borno State. The sample size for the study was 214 teachers selected from eight (8) Internal Displace Persons (IDP) camps across Maiduguri town through random sampling technique.  The data collected was analysed using simple percentage scores, t-test and other regression analyses. The findings of the research revealed that support, intellectual stimulation, opportunities for self-expression, use of participatory teaching and learning methods, child-friendly learning environment and participatory activities are some of the nature of psychosocial support provided for the children in the IDP camps. Integration, Unity restoration of normalcy, cooperation, and feeling of physical and emotional safety are some of the impacts of psychosocial support on the children. Apparently, the result also revealed that there are no significant differences between Male and Female on the impact of psychosocial support.