Effects of Sexual Corruption on Academic Performance of Students in Tanzania: A Case of Moshi Cooperative University & Mwenge Catholic University of Moshi Municipality.

Anthony, Gang’olo Laithony (2024) Effects of Sexual Corruption on Academic Performance of Students in Tanzania: A Case of Moshi Cooperative University & Mwenge Catholic University of Moshi Municipality. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study examined the effects of sexual corruption on academic performance of students in Moshi Cooperative University & Mwenge Catholic University of Moshi municipality. Specifically, it examined the influence of reducing test scores; assessed the influence of non-compliance with class activities; and examined the influence of harassment to female students in sex on academic performance of students. Pragmatic philosophy; cross-sectional design and a mixed approach were used. A population that involved deans of students, female students, male and female lecturers to obtain a sample size of 82 respondents was selected using cluster sampling where questionnaire and interview guide were used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were carried out to obtain the relationship among variables. The findings indicated that, reducing test scores as the result of sexual corruption in HLIs on students’ academic performance rendered students obtain forged certificates that do not enable student’s innovations and creativity at works; thus creating low learning environment of students and eroding the foundation of quality education. More so, non-compliance with class activities resulted into cheating on exams and being favoured. Furthermore, the influence of harassment to female students in sex resulted into lowering class ranking on students’ performance and accelerating performance anxiety for students in Moshi Cooperative University & Mwenge Catholic University of Moshi municipality. It is concluded that sexual corruption erodes the foundation of quality education and recommends a need to enhance measures in preventing incidents, strengthening procedures for handling and managing sexual corruption complaints in HLIs is important. Key Words: Sexual Corruption; Academic Performance; Students; Higher Learning Institutions.

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