The research study titled “Management of
Disciplinary Problems in Secondary Schools with Reference to
Jalingo Metropolis” aimed at investigating the types of
disciplinary problems, their possible causes and means of
managing them. The study used a questionnaire titled
Managing Disciplinary Problem Questionnaire (MDPQ). Four
point likert rating scale was used to collect data. One
thousand (1000) respondents were sampled in four (4)
government owned secondary schools in Jalingo metropolis.
The results showed truancy, absenteeism, fighting, stealing
and drug addiction among others as typical examples of
disciplinary problems experienced in the study area. The study
also revealed parental/home, political, social and economic,
school environment, school curriculum and peer group
influence among others as the causes of disciplinary
problems. Finally, the study posits that disciplinary problems
can be dealt with if school staffers develop a spirit of teamwork
and there must be a well spelt out code of conduct for all
staff and students to follow.
Keywords: management, disciplinary problem and