S/N

Item statement on challenges

SD

P-value

Remarks

1

Inability to select a researchable topic for my thesis writing.

3.93

0.60

0.12

Highly accepted^*

2

There was a disagreement between my supervisors before approving the topic and as writing progresses.

3.40

0.39

0.29

Averagely accepted^*

3

Inability to understand and cope with the relationship of concepts in the topic approved for me.

3.87

0.42

1.13

Highly accepted^*

4

Inability to source relevant materials to my research topic from analogue library.

3.77

0.63

0.31

Highly accepted^*

5

Inability to cope with other academic assignments from my supervisor(s) outside my course works or thesis.

3.34

0.37

0.16

Averagely accepted^*

6

Developing interest in the topic that my supervisor(s) approved for me.

3.41

0.38

0.54

Averagely accepted^*

7

Inadequate fund to meet with the financial demand of thesis writing.

3.91

0.94

0.11

Highly accepted^*

8

The topic approved for me is complex and has scanty literature.

3.27

0.27

0.63

Averagely accepted^*

9

My supervisor(s)’ poor knowledge of my topic to guide me properly.

3.51

0.56

0.50

Highly accepted^*

10

My supervisor hardly makes out time to read and guide me in the thesis writing.

3.63

0.29

0.47

Highly accepted^*

11

I am not computer literate to access digital libraries (Internet).

2.58

1.00

0.49

Averagely accepted^*

12

I have no school library card or password to access analog or digital library.

3.52

0.36

0.20

Highly accepted^*

13

Series of school internet fluctuation or change of internet accessing password.

3.73

0.37

0.30

Highly accepted^*

14

My supervisor asked me to write and submit to him/her without any guide or materials.

3.86

0.91

0.51

Highly accepted^*

15

Late modifications of my topic by my supervisor, proposal or seminar committee.

3.66

0.90

0.86

Highly accepted^*

16

Nature of job or tight schedule in my place of work tied me down.

3.83

0.63

0.28

Highly accepted^*

17

Family responsibilities held me down.

3.29

0.81

0.38

Averagely accepted^*

18

Bitter politics among supervisors or readers during proposal/seminar frustrated me.

3.80

0.64

0.42

Highly accepted^*

19

Respondents demand money to respond to my instrument for data collection.

3.44

0.33

0.80

Averagely accepted^*

20

Collecting certification from my reader(s) to continue was difficult.

3.13

0.25

0.73

Averagely accepted^*

21

Therewas demand for cash or materials from my supervisor before given due attention to my work.

2.31

0.50

0.22

Not accepted^*

22

Sexual harassment from my supervisor.

3.30

0.19

0.39

Averagely accepted^*

23

Distance between my supervisor and I hindered regular contact.

3.67

0.72

1.03

Highly accepted^*

24

Excessive social, political, religious and marital engagements left me no time for my thesis writing.

3.51

0.83

0.21

Highly accepted^*

25

My programme sponsorship was withdrawn due to prolonged delay of my thesis writing.

3.44

0.27

0.26

Averagely accepted^*

26

My target respondents denied me access for data collection.

3.21

0.18

0.24

Averagely accepted^*

27

Natural phenomena interfered with my research work.

3.71

0.34

0.18

Highly accepted^*

28

I suspected hindrance to my thesis writing from the spiritual realm.

2.22

0.17

0.23

Not accepted^*

Grand mean

3.44

0.51

0.43

Averagely accepted^*