Browsing by Author "Folaranmi, O. O."

Now showing 1 - 20 of 24

Adult education, the core of the department
(Ibadan University Press, 2002) Fadeyi, T. O.; Folaranmi, O. O.
Appraisal of traditional African social welfare practices. a review of things fall apart
(Department of English, University of Ibadan, 2013) Folaranmi, O. O.; Omotayo, O. T.
The paper briefly explains the concepts of African social welfare system and the present formal social welfare. It expounds on traditional charity and traditional means of meeting human needs in Africa before the coming of the Europeans. We examined the novel, "Things Fall Apart", to exemplify indigenous social welfare system. The study establishes the existence of well organised social welfare that pre-dates colonialism in traditional African society and the importance of the welfare system to individuals and the community in general. In addition, the paper gives an appraisal of mutual aids as described in the novel, relating it to the traditional African welfare system and its relevance and position in contemporary welfare system. The paper concludes that the concept of social welfare had been part of traditional African society before the advent of colonialism and calls for more research in order to identify notable African customs and practices as portrayed in African literature.
Child detachment as a correlate of social well-being of orphaned children in Ibadan and Abeokuta, Nigeria
(Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research, 2015-05) Folaranmi, O. O.; Ogunkanmi, Z. O.
This study investigated child detachment as a correlate of social well-being among orphaned children from selected orphanages in lbadan and Abeokuta. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A total of 350 respondents were purposively selected from the four orphanages using purposive sampling technique. The study found that the support and care received by the respondents have positive significant effects on their physical well-being and self-esteem. The study also showed that there is high prevalence of paternal death and loss of bread winners in households which has economic implication on the lives of the children. The findings showed that institutional care has beneficial effect on the lives of orphaned children especially in the urban setting as against the rural setting where extended family is still functioning. The study made some recommendations which include staff development training for proprietors and workers in orphanages to provide family-like environment for orphans in their custody.
Effectiveness of social work interventions in reducing deviant behaviour among secondary school students in Ibarapa Central Local Government, Igbo-Ora, Oyo State
(2014-05) Folaranmi, O. O.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention of school social work as a measure to be used in managing deviant behaviour among students in secondary schools. The study examined the type and most frequent deviant behaviours displayed by the students; and how deviant behaviour could be managed through social work intervention. The study employed descriptive survey method. An instrument, 'Deviant Behaviour and the Intervention of Social Workers Questionnaire' (DBISWQ) with r = 0.89 was used to collect data for the study. The population comprised all secondary schools students in Ibarapa Central Local Governments Area, Oyo State who have been referred to the School Guidance Counsellors for one problem or another. Three hundred respondents were randomly selected from five schools. Data collected were analysed using Analysis of Variance. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed significant corrective effect of school social work intervention on the reduction of deviant behaviour among the students. Based on the findings, it was concluded that deviant behaviour could be reduced significantly by the intervention of school social workers. It was then recommended that school social workers should collaborate with Guidance Counsellors and be incorporated into school management personnel. Government should also establish the position of school social workers and reflect this in the National Policy on Education.
An empirical inquiry to psychological variables constituting stress: middle aged widows in rural communities in Nigeria
(California Institute of Pan African Studies, 2014) Busari, A. O.; Folaranmi, O. O.
This study investigated empirically the psychological variables constituting stress among middle aged widows in rural communities in Nigeria. The participants were 128 widows drawn from Kajola, Itesiwaju, Saki East, and Saki West local government of Oyo state in Nigeria. The instrument used for gathering information was the Widowhood Stress Scale (WSS), developed by the researchers. A descriptive research design was adopted for this study, with two research questions raised as a guide and the use of Multiple Regression Anaylsis as the statistical tool for processing the data collected. The result indicated that four psychological variables constitute widow's stress level in the rural communities of study.
Empowering girls and connecting people through school social work intervention programme
(2014) Folaranmi, O. O.
The girl-child is hindered from achieving her full potential in life due to an "unknown burden". The unknown unexpected burden comprises people, poverty, pregnancy, diseases, illiteracy and maltreatment. The purpose of the paper is to examine if the girl-child could be empowered to live an improved qualitative life through a school social work intervention and connecting the people who will support the girl-child. Are there problems in the life of a girl-child that prevent her from maximizing her educational opportunities? The intervention was conducted in two schools in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. All students (638) who attended the intervention workshop constituted the sample for the study. Data was collected through questionnaires administered after a presentation of the "unknown burden" of the girl-child to the entire school population. Data collected were analysed through frequency counts and percentages. Findings showed that the majority of the girls were aware of their burden, even though they do not know how to deal with it. In conclusion, the intervention was successful at giving the girl-child a forum to air her burden and help her to idem& sources of support. Recommendations made included the establishment of the position of school social workers and the empowerment of the girl-child to be self-determined to succeed at school.
Evaluation of the activities of the juvenile court in the protection of abused and neglected students at the zonal social welfare agency in Ibadan, Nigeria
(Department of Social Works, University of Ibadan, Ibadan., 2002) Folaranmi, O. O.
This study was carried out to evaluate the activities of the juvenile court in the protection o f abused and neglected children at the Zonal Social Welfare Agency in Ibadan, Nigeria. The major objective of the study was to find out if the goals for the establishment of the court are being met. The target population for the study was mostly children who had suffered from one form of abuse or the other. Fifty people were used as sample for the study. The method of data collection was through questionnaire administered personally by the researcher. Oral interviews were also conducted for both staff and the respondents. The responses collected, are scored and analyzed using chi-square statistics. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made on how well and how best the government can discourage child abuse and neglect through workshops, seminars, radio and television programmes.
Evaluation of the activities of the juvenile court in the protection of abused and neglected students at the zonal social welfare agency in Ibadan, Nigeria
(Department of Social Works, University of Ibadan, Ibadan., 2002) Folaranmi, O. O.
This study was carried out to evaluate the activities of the juvenile court in the protection o f abused and neglected children at the Zonal Social Welfare Agency in Ibadan, Nigeria. The major objective of the study was to find out if the goals for the establishment of the court are being met. The target population for the study was mostly children who had suffered from one form of abuse or the other. Fifty people were used as sample for the study. The method of data collection was through questionnaire administered personally by the researcher. Oral interviews were also conducted for both staff and the respondents. The responses collected, are scored and analyzed using chi-square statistics. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made on how well and how best the government can discourage child abuse and neglect through workshops, seminars, radio and television programmes.
Impact of socio-economic factors on marital instability among market women in Ibadan South-West Local Government
(2014-06) Folaranmi, O. O.
Marriage institution has witnessed a lot of problems in the recent times which in turn affect the stability of marriage. Market Women especially are witnessing a lot of crises in their marriage due to several factors. But economic factor is the tree that produced or abhor other factors. There have been a lot of controversies as to what extent can economic factors really affect the stability of marriage. It is against this background that this study looked at the impact of socio-economic factors on marital (in) stability among market women. The survey research design was adopted for this study. The population for this study consists of market women in Oja Oba and Alesinloye market in Ibadan South-West Local Government in Oyo State, a total of three hundred women were randomly selected for this study. The main instrument for the study was the Socio-Economic Factors and Marital Stability Questionnaire [SEFMSQ]. The findings of this study revealed that the impact of occupation, religion, education, sex and daily income on marital stability was significant, but the most potent factors was daily income (Beta = 0.739 P<0.05) followed by occupation (Beta = 0.130, P <0.05) and sex (Beta = 0.007, P< 0.05). The table reveals that religion and level of education are not potent predictors of martial stability. It shows that income, occupation and sex are predictable factors to marital stability in this study. Based on the finding of this research work the government should make policies that will create job opportunities for her citizenry. There should be government and non-governmental support for couple(s) who lost their jobs. The policy of retrenchment of workers should be jettisoned, social workers and community workers should go all opt and bring to the understanding of the public, especially the markct women about this issue that is affecting the marital stability which is a very vital institution Also based on these findings it is recommended that youth who intent to many should seek the informed counsel of a professional marriage counselor to help them in making the right choices and exposing them to the indices of economic compatibility in marriage.
Mode of schooling and academic performance among students in selected secondary schools in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State
(Nigerian Association of Social Workers, 2010) Folaranmi, O. O.
The study examined the relationship between modes of schooling (day or boarding) on the academic performance of students from selected schools in Ibadan. Survey research design was adopted for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 300 respondents from two boarding schools in Ibadan. The main instrument used for this study was a structured questionnaire. Data collected was analyzed using ANOVA to test the three hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there is no significant difference in the performance of students in mathematics among boarding and day students. Findings also revealed that there is no significant difference among boarding and day students in their performance in English Language.
Psycho-social dimensions of discriminatory widowhood rites and practices in South-Western Nigeria
(Department of Social Works, University of Ibadan, Ibadan., 2001-06) Folaranmi, O. O.; Adegoke, T. G.
Women, who find themselves single after marriage, whether through death of a husband or through divorce, learn that being the head of a household brings with it a set of special problems, the greatest being emotional. Even in a bad marriage, the survivor feels the loss. The concept of widowhood and widow's rites are examined as it is practised in South Western Nigeria. Apart from works already documented in the literature on psychosocial implications of widowhood practices, examples abound in our society which confirm the fact that there are indeed some discriminatory practices which have a lot of psychological and sociological implications on widows in South Western Nigeria. There is no doubt that these unhealthy attitudes do have some psychological and sociological implications on the individual in general. This paper, therefore, explains the various psychological and sociological implications, and offer recommendations on how the discriminatory practices against widows could be minimized and how their psychological and sociological effects would be reduced.
Psycho-social dimensions of discriminatory widowhood rites and practices in South-Western Nigeria
(Department of Social Works, University of Ibadan, Ibadan., 2001-06) Folaranmi, O. O.; Adegoke, T. G.
Women, who find themselves single after marriage, whether through death of a husband or through divorce, learn that being the head of a household brings with it a set of special problems, the greatest being emotional. Even in a bad marriage, the survivor feels the loss. The concept of widowhood and widow's rites are examined as it is practised in South Western Nigeria. Apart from works already documented in the literature on psychosocial implications of widowhood practices, examples abound in our society which confirm the fact that there are indeed some discriminatory practices which have a lot of psychological and sociological implications on widows in South Western Nigeria. There is no doubt that these unhealthy attitudes do have some psychological and sociological implications on the individual in general. This paper, therefore, explains the various psychological and sociological implications, and offer recommendations on how the discriminatory practices against widows could be minimized and how their psychological and sociological effects would be reduced.
Psycho-social factors influencing maladjustive behaviour among delinquent pupils in selected secondary schools in Ibadan
(Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan., 2007-06) Folaranmi, O. O.
The study examined the psycho-social factors influencing maladjustive behaviour among pupils in some secondary schools in Ibadan. A total of 180 senior secondary school pupils drawn from five secondary schools in Ibadan were used for the study. Questionnaires and archival records were used to obtain information the forces within and outside the individual that cause maladaptive behaviour. This was done with a view to suggesting therapeutic strategies which will help in reducing the rate of delinquents in the schools. Frequency, percentage and chi-square statistical methods were used to analyse the data. Four research questions were generated and tested for the study. The findings among others showed that there was significant relationship between psycho-social factors and maladjustive behaviour (X' = 15.62, df = 6, P<0.05). Recommendations made include organizing programmes targeted at families and specifically focusing on adolescents/school children on the need to be resilient in the face of risk and adversity. The findings showed that offences like stealing) truancy, drug abuse and thuggery and many others have been used to categorise pupils being maladjusted. Findings further indicate that pupils who commit the aforementioned offences have been influenced by either problems within them or in their immediate environment like family or school.
Psycho-social support needs to vulnerable children in orphanage homes in Nigeria
(2014) Folaranmi, O. O.
The study focused on the psychosocial support needs to vulnerable children in selected orphanage homes in Lagos, Oyo and Osun states. The study examined the categories of vulnerable children, needs of vulnerable children; type of care given to vulnerable children and the source of resources used in their homes. Purposive sampling technique was employed in the study with a sample size of 120 respondents. One hundred and twenty questionnaires, divided into 2 sections were administered to the respondents in order to collect data, data were collected by the researcher with the aid of one research assistance, data collected were analysed using frequency counts and chi-square statistics was employed to test for hypothesis. The results of the study showed that there is significant relationship between the needs of vulnerable children and the support given to them. Conclusion drawn from the study is that vulnerable children in these orphanage homes are well taken care of nutritionally, and are averagely supported psycho-socially (emotionally, educationally, medically, socially) by different organizations, particularly, Non-Governmental Organizations and Faith-based Organizations.
The roles and responsibilities of social workers in the primary school setting in Nigeria
(Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan., 2015) Folaranmi, O. O.
The roles and responsibilities of social workers in the primary school setting in Nigeria
(Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan., 2015) Folaranmi, O. O.
School social work in Nigeria: providing support for students in difficult circumstances
(Macmillan Publishers, 2003) Folaranmi, O. O.
School social work in Nigeria: providing support for students in difficult circumstances
(Macmillan Publishers, 2003) Folaranmi, O. O.
Social work practice in Nigeria: an empowering tool for mass participation in basic education
(The Nigerian National Council for Adult Education, 2008-06) Folaranmi, O. O.
The paper presents social work in the presents arrangement with the aim of re-examining and rediscovering its purpose. This effort is being made to reposition social work in Nigeria so as to meet global standards, global challenges and best practices. Some definitions of social work are reviewed, highlighting major comparisons and contrasts. Core purpose and mission statements of social work in Nigeria are examined with particular reference to the Nigeria Association of Social Workers as the professional body, the academic/professional programme of the institution's training social workers and the welfare programme of federal, state and local government as the major employers of social workers in Nigeria. A brief historical survey of social welfare in pre-colonial period was done to enable us know where we were coming from, how we arrived at the present state and consequently prepare for future challenges in social work in Nigeria. This author, is observed that some African social values have been found dispensable in addressing modem social problems and the infusion of these values into the training of social workers in Nigerian cannot be overemphasized. Thereafter, the strengths and limitations of the values are examined with the hope of building on the strengths and diminishing the weaknesses. Finally, the author suggested some steps to be taken by both government and the appropriate bodies in the rediscovering process while preparing to face future challenges.
Social work, social welfare and adult education in Ibadan
(2019) Folaranmi, O. O.; Omokhabi, A. A.; Oladeji, O.