Teacher’s perception on the influence of insecurity on socio-emotional development of secondary school children in Owerri metropolis of Imo state

This study investigated the perception of teachers on the influence of insecurity on socio-emotional development of secondary school students in Owerri Metropolis of Imo State. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Using simple random sampling techniques, two hundred teachers were selected as subject for the study. Three research questions guided the study. Instrument used for the study was a researcher structured questionnaire. Two test experts validated the instrument while a test re-test method which yielded a reliability coefficient result of 0.72 confirmed that the instrument was reliable. Data was analyzed using mean. Results revealed among others, that dangerous electrical installation around the school environment constitute insecurity especially in dilapidated buildings. Also teachers perceived that insecure school children do not develop trusting relationship for teachers and other adults. The study equally found that teachers perceived insecurity to be stunting students creative expression by in inhibiting their play expression. Recommendations were made to include that there should be appropriate security personnel in schools in addition to fencing every school especially those on the high way.