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Item Social work education: standards of social work practice in the digital age(2022) Omokhabi, A. AThe usage of digital technologies in Social Work Education (SWE) entails electronic tools, systems, devices and resources to generate, process and archive information in collaboration with professionals who use digital technology as part of existing strategies. In line with the mission of social work profession, social work education is geared towards producing adequately skilled social workers whose services enhance well-being and help the basic human needs of individuals, families, groups and communities who are vulnerable or living in poverty. Educators and practitioners should be able to use digital technologies effectively in instruction delivery and training of social workers in this Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) era. As digital technologies become more integrated in social work, this paper presents an outline of challenges that practitioners should consider for social workers to incorporate digital technologies into their education and field practice. The paper also discusses potential challenges in the acceptance of digital technology, as well as suggestions for improving its usage in education and practiceItem Domestic and family violence: intervention through social work practice(2021-06) Omokhabi, A. AThere is Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, as it includes threats or acts of physical or sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or psychological/emotional abuse. Women cannot practice their right to self-determination when subjected to DFV, which impacts many areas of their lives and choices. DFV has been raised to national attention by social workers by identifying risky behaviours, and increasing and strengthening protective factors through public awareness, programmes design, and delivery. Social workers can apply this public health approach through community education, practice, and programme administration. Based on this, the paper examined social work practice interventions in assisting both in preventing and managing DFV. The field has been involved in addressing domestic violence for many decades particularly in developed countries with little emphasis in Nigeria which the country can adopt apart from laws enacted to curb and manage the incidence. It recommended that Ministry of Social Welfare and Woman Affairs concerned with welfare of women and girl child should work together with social workers/social welfare officers at both public and private sectors to make wider sensitization projects to all areas through electronic and print media. Social workers can advocate for better domestic violence policies and services to ensure more awareness of violence against women and its consequences and through partnership with other organisations, such as faith-based organisations, schools, hospitals, businesses, law enforcement, criminal justice, and the militaryItem Investing in the informal sector in Ibadan entrepreneurship factors and women participation(2021-06) Omokhabi, A. AMost of the literature on female entrepreneurs in developing economies has concentrated on one or two of these entrepreneurial factors. This study, therefore, addresses this gap by using a qualitative approach to explore the factors that influence women's participation in Nigeria s informal sector as a whole. It begins with a review of related definitions in the literature as a source of questions and definitions that can be applied to the informal sector. Women entrepreneurs were chosen using a stratified sampling technique based on areas with specific features within each market (small, community and large). Eight separate sectors of activity (market traders, food vendors, firewood and charcoal makers, accessories and decorations, garments dealers (readymade), beauty salons, fashion design and production) were sampled in each of these markets, demonstrating the dominance of different informal sectors. Data were collected from 21 Nigerian female entrepreneurs using qualitative interviews in Ibadan. Participants consent were sought before the interview took place. The transcribed data was analysed using a thematic approach. The findings of the interview revealed that vision, goal- oriented mindset, risk-taking, decision-making, money management, optimism, network ability, and innovation all contributed to women’s informal sector entrepreneurial activity. As a result, the researcher recommends that potential entrepreneurs in the informal sector require these factors to succeedItem Technology and parenting in the digital age: opportunities and risks(2021-11) Omokhabi, A. AIn the 21st century, digital technologies have become an integral part of children's lives. Child-rearing practices have become more complicated in recent years as digital media have become more common and pervasive in everyday life, even in the modern home. Parents are now caught between two worlds: on the one hand, they encourage their children to use digital media for educational and social purposes, and on the other hand, they are concerned about their children's safety online. They, however, strive to reduce the risks and limit the negative consequences of their children's use of digital media. Based on these, this paper examines digital technology, digital parenting, opportunities and risks, and how parents can employ a variety of techniques to regulate their children's digital media activities, such as setting limits, setting up internet filters to block unsuitable websites and content for child(ren), spending time with their child(ren), and so on. It recommended that parents and children alike should have adequate digital literacy skills. This is one of the most important prerequisites for safe internet use, thus, promoting a safe and healthy online environment for them and their childrenItem Perceived determinants of rape incidences among female teens in Ibadan(2021-09) Omokhabi, A. ARape is a social evil that has been rampaging the society at large with serious physical, sexual and reproductive and mental health problems to its victims. Few researches have being conducted on this phenomenon therefore, the present study sought to explore the perception of female teens hawkers in Ibadan on the determinants of rape through a mixed- method survey that covered eight notable markets in Ibadan, involving 40 respondents. The study found that parental carelessness, child labour and not reporting cases of rape to police and law enforcement agency are strong determinants to rape incidences while indecent dressing does not. The study recommended that female teens should be enlightened on how to prevent them from being raped by perpetrators Government should review its law on rape such as the rules on sentencing and on admissibility of evidence; removing the requirements for victims 'accounts to be corroborated and mandating slate assistance to victims and there is need for aggressive advocacy coupled with community-based health education interventions aimed at changing biased gender norms, cultural beliefs, perceptions and attitudes that promote or sustain rape and such should target lawmakers at various levels (local, state and federal), judiciary personnel, police, community-based organisations, faith- based organisations as well as educational and research institutionsItem Promoting digital technologies in Nigeria’s social work practice(2021-06) Omokhabi, A. AThis research examined knowledge, usage, risks, and challenges associated with digital technologies (DTs) in social work practice (SWP) among social workers in Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research design and sampled 33 registered social workers from Oyo State Chapter of the Nigerian Association of Social Workers (NASoW) using a purposive sampling technique. Quantitative data were collected with the researcher's self-designed PDTSWPS tool which was validated by experts in the field for consistency with the research objectives and tested for internal consistency reliability coefficient by Cronbach Alpha which yielded the following results . 0.65,0.67 and 0.66 respectively. The study revealed that social workers deploy DTs using various DTs tools such as: computers, tablets, smartphones, the internet, emails and social media platforms for social casework interventions in Nigeria. The study also revealed that social workers have high knowledge of the risks associated with the usage of DTs for social work practice. These social workers faced DTs-related challenges which are ethical and operational. The study recommended that organisations should collaborate with professional associations such as NASoW to actively promote the usage of DTs for SWP among social workers in a digitally evolving nation like Nigeria. They should also train social workers on the usage of DTs tools and ensure that they comply with all the professional codes of ethics in their field of practice. The government should as well sign the social work profession’s bill to enable NASoW to professionalise social work practice in Nigeria and institutionalise the ethical usage of DTs for SWP among social workers in social casework interventions in NigeriaItem Alternative approaches to mental health delivery in Nigeria in the new normal world(John Archers, 2021) Omokhabi, A. A