Browsing by Author "Olapegba, P. O"

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Assessing self reported ,organizational citizenship behaviour: the role of organizational climate and leadership styles.
(African journal for the psychological study of social issues, 2011) Olapegba, P. O; ||Olowodunoye, S. A
The study assessed the role of organizational climate and leadership styles in predicting organizational citizenship behaviour-of both private and public sectors employees. A total of 203 employees made up of 128 (63.1911 public sector employees and 75 (36.9%) private sector employees were sampled in a cross-sectional survey. Male participants were 129 (63.5%) with74 (36.5%) females. A structured questionnaire made up of' three validated scales was used in data collection. Multiple regression analysis and t-test of independent means were used in analysing the data. Results showed that organizational climate significantly predict organizational citizenship behavior, while leadership styles did not. Also, age of the employees had a significant influence on OCB. This implies that human resource management should look beyond having a good leadership style, because this occupies a little position as far as organizational climate is concerned. Organizations should also strive to enhance the welfare of their employees in order to retain their employees since age is significantly important in predicting OCB.
Dynamics of stigmatization and discrimination on intention to disclose among PLWHA: A qualitative assessment
(Scottish journal of arts, social sciences and scientific studies, 2012) Olapegba, P. O; Oladipo, S.E.
UNAIDS (2010) estimated that about 33 million adults are HIV positive, while more than 15 million children worldwide are orphaned by the HIV scourge. Some psychosocial factors contributing to the challenge of combating the HIV phenomenon include stigmatization and discrimination. Research findings have shown that HIV positive individuals are reluctant to disclose their status and access medical care because of the fear of stigmatization and discrimination. Adopting a qualitative approach, this study investigated the dynamics of stigmatization and discrimination on intention to disclose HIV status. In-depth interviews (lDIs) and focus group discussions were conducted. A thematic analysis indicated that there exist stigmatization and discrimination at individual and societal levels against people living with HIV and AIDS, these were as a result of the way HIV and AIDS were represented at the initial stage as a condition that defies any solution. Media representations over time presented HIV and AIDS as dreaded monster that cannot be tamed. Cultural factors also fuel stigmatization and discrimination. Another factor enhancing stigmatization and discrimination is lack of effective policy framework to protect PLWHA from stigmatization and discrimination. It is concluded that stigmatization and discrimination are still prevalent and to combat them there should be effective legislations and enforced policies to protect PLWHA and community-based approach to disseminate appropriate HIV/AIDS knowledge. Also, media adverts should exclude subtle stigmatization representations while cognitive restructuring and attitudinal change programmes should be aggressively embarked upon for the larger society to adopt the right attitude toward PLWHA.
Perceived quality of life: towards a generic measure in Nigerian culture
(Ibadan journal of the social sciences, 2009) Olapegba, P. O
This study was designed to develop and validate a generic perceived quality of life measure for Nigerian culture so as to ensure culture relevance and validity of the concept of quality of life. One hundred and twenty-two (122) randomly selected respondents with ages ranging from 18-60 years old, a mean age of 28. 7 and standard deviation of 9.9 took part in the study. The sample was drawn from Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria and, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Results show that the measure has content validity (using 80% agreements of experts). Reliability coefficient alpha is .87while standardized item , alpha is .87 with correlation between forms of. 68. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) brought out , seven factors,' contentment, relationship, _social support, self-competence, self-health perception, environmental relationship and recreation. It was thus concluded that this scale is a valid measure of perceived quality of life among Nigerians. It also suggested that the study can be improved upon to investigate multi-ethnic differences in perception of quality of life.
Personality factors and residential differences in perceived quality of life of rural and urban dwellers in two communities in Ekiti State, Nigeria
(Ibadan Planning Journal, 2011) Olapegba, P. O
"This study examined the personality correlates and residential differences in the perception of quality of life in one rural community and one urban community in Ekiti State, South West Nigeria. It is a cross sectional survey with 400 respondents drawn using accidental sampling technique from the general adult population of the two communities with a mean age of 35.9 and standard deviation of 9.6. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire made up of two validated scales (perceived quality of life &NEO- FFI personality inventory). Result of the data analysis revealed that personality factors (openness to experience, conscientiousness, agreeableness, extraversion and neuroticism) jointly predicted perceived quality of life and the overall percentage contribution was 16%, (F (5, 394) = 15.0; R=.40; R2= .16; p<.05). Meanwhile, only openness to experience significantly independently predicted perceived quality of life (β= .39, t = 8.41; <.05) while the remaining four factors did not. It was also found that urban dwellers have significantly higher perception of quality of life than rural dwellers (t = 4.10; df 398; p<.05). It is, therefore, recommended that government should facilitate rural development in terms of provision of essential amenities in order to improve the quality of life the rural dwellers. "