SELF-HANDICAPPING STRATEGY IN ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY.
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The practice of self-handicapping by students in most of the Nigerian universities has increased overtime which in turn has significant effect on the academic performance of students. According to (Berglas & Jones, 1978) defined self-handicapping as constructing impediments to performance to protect or enhance one’s perceived competence. Authors like Covington (1992) stated that in human nature, there is a need to preserve ...
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