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Item Meaning in life and life orientation as predictors of self-esteem among first-year undergraduate students of a Nigerian university(International journal of existential psychology & psychotherapy, 2016) Asagba, R.B.; Agberotimi, S. F.; Wimberly, C.The purpose of this study was to examine meaning in life and life orientation as predictors of self-esteem among first-year undergraduate students ofthe University of Ibadan in Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used in conducting the study. 192 students comprising 104 males and 88 females whose ages ranged between 63 and 27 years (M = 17.75, SD = 3.01) participated. Participants responded to items of a structured questionnaire containing the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Meaning in Life Questionnaire, the Life Orientation Test-Revised, and demographic information. The results showed significant correlations between self-esteem, presence of meaning, optimism, and pessimism. Presence of meaning, search for meaning, optimism, and pessimism significantly predicted self-esteem (R2 = .24; F(4, 185) = 13.10;p < .01). The results also revealed that female students reported higher self-esteem than male students (t(184) = -3.03, p < .01). The mental well-being of students can be enhanced if procedures like counselling and orientation programs address issues on life meaning and if general future outcome expectations are incorporated into the standard procedure for students in their freshman year.Item The use of logotherapeutic techniques in the identification and intervention stages of treatment with persons with substance use disorder(African research review, 2016) Asagba, R.B.; Marshall, M.Logotherapy was developed by Viktor Frankl in the 1930s as the Third Viennese School of Psychotherapy (the first is Psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud and the second is Individual Psychology by Alfred Adler). It offers useful and effective intervention techniques which can be carried out in persons with substance use disorder. This is particularly remarkable in the African context, where long term therapy is not readily feasible due to the polarized nature of the pervading culture. In demonstrating the stance of logotherapy, the paper examined the prevalence of substance use disorder and how it has been conceptualized as a part of the mass neurotic triad of modern times. It illustrated logotherapy techniques in a stepwise fashion and highlighted some studies in order to establish the effectiveness of logotherapy in the identification and intervention stages of treatment with persons suffering from substance use disorder.Item 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."Item Correlates of bio-psychosocial factors on perceived body image amongst adolescents: implications for preventive health education(African research review, 2016) Asagba, R.B.; Agberotimi, S. F."The study examined the interrelationships between a variety of measures designed to index the associations among adolescents' bio-psychosocial factors and body image. Participants were 300 students whose age range between 11 and 26 years (mean = 16.80, SD= 4.17) who completed questionnaires. The questionnaire contained measures of demographics, self-esteem, self-efficacy, food habit index, exercise, weight Data was analyzed using correlation analysis. The results indicated that there was a positive relationship between self-esteem and perceived body image (r = .45, P < .01) and between self-efficacy and body image (r = .22, P < .01. While a negative relationship was found between food habit index and perceived body image (r = -.22, P <.01), food habit and perceived body image (r = -.24, P <.01) and body weight and perceived body image (r = -.17, P < .0 I). There was no relationship between exercise and perceived body image (r = .07, P > .05). The implication of these findings for preventive health education were discussed and stakeholders were advised to inculcate the essence of physical activities and balance food eating habit in their programme in order to improve the level of body image satisfaction among adolescents."Item The prevalence of sexual assault and the need for preventive measure in Nigeria(Ife centre for psychological studies, 2014) Asagba, R.B.The paper examined the prevalence of sexual assault and the need for preventive measures in Nigeria. As currently being reported in most national daily newspapers, the incidence of sexual is daily in the increase and many cases are still not reported. As part of the objectives, the study involved the review of literature, highlighting case studies and the role of culture in promoting and contributing to sexual violence.Item Developing a logotherapeutic model for understanding victims of sexual assault(Gender and behaviour, 2015) Asagba, R.B.; Winberly, C.Presently, there is no available logotherapeutic model for understanding the experiences of persons in crises, specifically the victims of sexual assault in Nigeria. The paper first reviewed the literature on some of the available models: equilibrium, cognitive and psychosocial transition. The author has added the existential/logotherapeutic model to literature and based on this model subsequently developed a technique in order to better identify the condition of victims of sexual assault to quickly pave the way for suitable therapy. The paper concluded that when compared with other models, the logotherapeutic model is effective for better understanding and as an intervention strategy in practice for logotherapists and non-logotherapists.Item Gender based violence: a Nigeria experience(Ife centre for psychological studies, 2014) Asagba, R.B.The paper has examined the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. It was discovered that violence against women is a common phenomenon in society and that the majority of the Nigerian people do not consider it a problem or crime. The paper recommended aggressive education and training that cuts across every strata of the society. Furthermore, it insisted that a collective measure that comprises all stakeholders such as the local, state and federal government as well as all the international agencies are required for the effective eradication of Gender based Violence in Nigeria.Item Call for logotherapy as a unifying agent in a diverse world(International forum for logotherapy, 2013) Asagba, R.B.Item The importance of logotherapy in African culture(Ife centre for psychological studies, 2013) Asagba, R.B."From literature review, Logotherapy is less utilized in Nigeria. Despite of the brevity of the therapy, many Nigerian psychotherapists are yet to imbibe it in their practice. In demonstrating the effectiveness of Logotherapy in African culture, specifically Nigerian culture, the paper briefly examines the history of psychotherapy and highlights what logotherapy is about along with illustrations on how its holistic form of therapy is very useful in Nigerian culture. In conclusion, some justifications for using logotherapy are provided in order to guide African psychotherapists in their decision making."Item In Nigeria: call for logotherapy relevant courses on death issues(International forum for logotherapy, 2013) Asagba, R.B.
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