Browsing by Author "Chovwen, C. O."

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Condom use among students': the influence of condom self- efficacy, social norms and affective attitude towards condom
(Journal of social sciences, 2008) Alarape, A. I.; Olapegba, P. O.; Chovwen, C. O.
The study examined the influence of condom self-efficacy, social norms and affective altitude towards condom on reported condom use among university students. A total of 183 students participated in the study. Their age ranged between 15 and 32 years (Mean = 24, SD= 2.8). One hundred and fifty-one were single while 32 were married. The study revealed that condom self-efficacy, social norms and affective attitude towards condom play a significant role in reported use among university students. The implications of the findings on student sexual behaviour and condom use were discussed
Psychosocial predictors of drug involvement among secondary school students
(Journal of social sciences, 2016) Asagba, R.B.; Chovwen, C. O.; Alarape, A.I.; Agberotimi, S. F.
"Predictors of drug involvement among secondary school students in Ibadan were examined in this study. Two hundred and four (204) students comprising 113 males and 91 females, whose age ranged between 13 and 25 years (M = 16.32, S.D. = 1.81) participated in the study. Data collected with a structured questionnaire were subjected to independent sample t-test, and regression analysis. Psychosocial factors (life purpose, need for achievement and self-esteem) significantly predicted drug abuse [F (6, 113) = 7.75; p < .01, R2 = .29]. Participants with low score on life purpose reported higher substance abuse than those with high score on life purpose, t (161) = 2.62, p <.05 ; those with low score on the need for achievement reported higher substance abuse than those with high score on the need for achievement, t (162) = 4.09, p < .01 ; those with low score on the need for achievement reported higher substance abuse than those with high score on the need for achievement t (162) = 2.62, p <.05; female participants reported higher substance abuse than male counterparts, t (176) = - 4.05, p <.01). In conclusion, it is expedient that efforts be intensified on actions that will reawaken the strive for excellence and sense of self worth through engagement in self development activities, thereby minimizing the prevalence of substance abuse among Nigerian youths."
The role of psychosocial factors on perceived impact of oil 'scrambling' in the Niger-delta: a community's experience
(African research review, 2009) Chovwen, C. O.; Asagba, R.B.; Alarape, A. I.
The Niger Delta Region of Nigeria has been plagued with recurrent crisis emanating from perceived injustice, degradation and neglect of residents in such areas. For example, violent reactions from militant youths have become unpredictable and uncontrollable; a situation that has rendered the region volatile and stressful. This study investigated the influence of personal and social variables such as locus of control and social support on adjustment to stressful life event resulting from incessant crisis. A total of two hundred subjects drawn from a violence-ridden community participated in the quantitative study. The findings indicated that females perceived their experiences to be more stressful than males, those with internal locus of control reported less stressful experience than those with external locus of control, while residents who had stayed in such environments for a longer time experienced lower stress than those on shorter time. The findings' of the study highlighted the importance of psychosocial factors in alleviating the impact of stress and programs to develop locus of control and strengthen the social support of people in crisis ridden environments.