Prevalence of Sexual Predation, Institutional Camouflage and Knowledge Building in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

This study examined the prevalence of sexual predation and institutional knowledge-building in educational institutions in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria. It was guided by the hypothesis that socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, income level, and institutional type significantly influence the likelihood of experiencing sexual predation, and that institutional response affects reporting behaviours and knowledge awareness.

A cross-sectional survey design was used. The study area included schools across Ibadan Metropolis selected due to growing concern over sexual misconduct in schools and weak institutional mechanisms for protection and accountability. A total of 415 students participated in the study. Respondents were selected using purposive and convenience sampling to ensure representation sociodemographics. Participants were internet users capable of completing Google Forms, which was used to administer the questionnaire.

The structured questionnaire gathered data on participants’ socio-demographic characteristics, personal or witnessed experiences with sexual predation, reporting behaviours, and perceptions of institutional responses. Questions were designed to capture the frequency, types, perpetrators, and locations of incidents. Likert-scale items were included to assess the perceived adequacy of institutional response and support systems.

Data were analysed using SPSS version 27. Descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) were used to summarize demographic characteristics and prevalence rates. Binary logistic regression was employed to determine which socio-demographic factors significantly predicted the likelihood of experiencing sexual predation. Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated, and all tests were conducted at a significance level of p < 0.05.

Findings showed that sexual predation is a serious and underreported problem within the study area. Female students were significantly more likely than male students to report experiencing sexual predation. Perpetrators were often older students, teachers, or non-academic staff. Incidents frequently occurred in classrooms, dormitories, offices, and isolated campus areas. Many students chose not to report due to fear, shame, or mistrust of institutional support systems. Perceptions of institutional response were largely negative, with many participants indicating that schools either ignored reports or failed to take action.

The data confirm the research hypothesis and suggest that vulnerability is shaped by both individual and institutional factors. Poor reporting culture and institutional silence allow predation to persist. The findings call for stronger prevention and reporting mechanisms, capacity building among staff, and student empowerment strategies.

This study provides evidence to inform school policies, awareness campaigns, and legislative interventions that protect students and promote safer learning environments in Nigerian schools.

本研究针对尼日利亚伊巴丹都会区各教育机构内的性侵害（sexual predation）发生率与机构知识构建情况展开调研。本研究基于以下假设开展：年龄、性别、收入水平、机构类型等社会人口学因素，会显著影响个体遭遇性侵害的概率；且机构应对措施会对举报行为与知识认知产生影响。

本研究采用横断面调查设计。本次调研选取伊巴丹都会区多所学校作为研究区域，选点依据为当地日益凸显的校园性不当行为问题，以及当前保护与问责机制薄弱的现状。共计415名学生参与本研究。研究采用目的抽样与方便抽样结合的方式选取受访者，以确保样本覆盖各类社会人口学特征群体。参与调研者需为能够完成谷歌表单（Google Forms）的互联网用户，本研究通过谷歌表单发放问卷。

本次调研的结构化问卷收集了以下维度的数据：受访者的社会人口学特征、亲身或见证的性侵害经历、举报行为，以及对机构应对措施的认知。问卷题目旨在记录事件发生的频次、类型、施害者与发生地点。问卷包含李克特量表（Likert-scale）题目，用于评估受访者对机构应对与支持体系充足性的认知。

本研究采用SPSS 27.0版本对数据进行分析。研究采用描述性统计（频数与百分比）对人口学特征与发生率进行汇总分析。采用二元逻辑回归分析，明确哪些社会人口学因素能够显著预测个体遭遇性侵害的概率。研究计算了比值比（odds ratios）与95%置信区间，所有检验均采用p<0.05作为显著性水平。

研究结果显示，性侵害在本研究区域内是一个严重且未被充分举报的问题。相较于男学生，女学生报告遭遇性侵害的比例显著更高。施害者多为高年级学生、教师或非教学职员。性侵害事件多发生于教室、宿舍、办公室以及校园偏僻区域。多数学生因恐惧、羞耻感或对机构支持体系缺乏信任而选择不举报。受访者对机构应对措施的认知整体偏负面，多数参与者表示学校要么对举报置之不理，要么未采取任何处理行动。

本次调研数据验证了研究假设，表明个体遭遇性侵害的易感性由个人与制度双重因素共同塑造。不良的举报文化与机构的沉默态度导致性侵害问题持续存在。本研究结果呼吁建立更完善的预防与举报机制、开展教职员工能力建设，并推出赋能学生的相关策略。

本研究提供的实证依据，可为尼日利亚各学校制定相关校园政策、开展认知宣传活动以及推动立法干预提供参考，以保护学生权益并构建更安全的学习环境。

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该数据集基于尼日利亚伊巴丹大都市的横断面调查，研究了教育机构中性侵行为的普遍性、机构回应及知识构建。研究发现性侵问题严重且报告不足，女性学生更易受害，施害者多为年长学生或教职员工，事件常发生在校园内，学生因恐惧或对机构不信任而少报告，机构回应普遍消极。数据通过415名学生的问卷调查收集，采用统计分析方法，旨在为学校政策、意识提升和立法干预提供依据，以改善学习环境安全。