International Journal for Social Studies Available at https://edupediapublications.org/journals ISSN: 2455-3220 Volume 03 Issue 07 June 2017 Available online: http://edupediapublications.org/journals/index.php/IJSS/ Page | 21 The Psychological Trauma of Boko Haram Conflict On Secondary School Students in Borno State. BY DR A.S. ABDUL DEPT OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, KANO +234 08033619159 Email Address:abdusango@gmail.com & KABIRU RABIU DARMA DEPT OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, KANO +234 07037922659/08051858422 Email Address: darmakabiru@yahoo.com Abstract The purpose of the study is to explore the impact of the psychological trauma in Borno as a result of Boko Haram insurgencies. Specifically, the objective of the study is to find out the Psychological Trauma affecting students’ academic achievement as a re sult of Boko Haram insurgencies. The study is a descriptive survey.. Questionnaire and Academic achievement test would be developed and validated for data collection. Similarly to obtain more detail information observation techniques would be used in order to observe the nature of schools in Borno state. Data collected would be analysed using SPSS 20; Chi square test would be used as a statistical tool for analysing the students’ responses on various kind of Trauma affecting the entire secondary school students of Borno state, and Co- relation would be employed to analyse the results obtained using academic achievement test in three core subjects that are offered as the core subjects by every secondary school students in Borno state. It is expected that the finding of this study will explore various psychological trauma affecting secondary school students of Borno and how these psychological trauma affecting their academic achievement. In line with the findings, recommendations would be made for improvement in the existing schools and restoring confidence and psychological well being among staff and students of Borno state. Ker words : Psychological trauma ,Secondary School Students INTRODUCTION Background to the study Historically, Borno State, which was founded in 1976, initially comprised of the present Borno and Yobe States. Prior