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Item Effects of bullying on the psychological and mental wellbeing of adolescents in selected secondary schools in Ibadan, Nigeria.(2023) Afolabi, A.; Animashaun, O. F.Bullying is a complex and stressful experience that significantly impacts the psychological and mental well-being of adolescents. While its effects were often overlooked, recent attention from researchers, mental health professionals, social workers, and policymakers has focused on understanding how bullying influences adolescent mental health. This study used a descriptive survey design with a correlation approach to examine the impact of bullying on the psychological and mental well-being of adolescents. A sample of 280 students from tour secondary schools in Ibadan Metropolis (two public, two private) was selected using simple random sampling. Data collection utilized a mix of standardized and self-developed 'Instruments, focusing on bullying experiences and both short- and long-term psychological effects. Statistical analysis, including frequency counts and percentages for demographic data, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) for testing hypotheses at a 0.05 alpha level, was employed. The study revealed that all six short-term psychological variables—anxiety and fear (r = .114), anger and rage (r = .377), humiliation and shame (r = .308), sadness and loneliness (r = .499), self-harm/harm to others (r = .159), and school avoidance/absenteeism (r = .184)—showed significant correlations with bullying. Long-term effects such as erosion of self-esteem and confidence (r= .368). Post-traumatic stress disorder (r = .716), anxiety and depression (r= .278), self- destruction (r = .420), schizophrenia (r = .270), substance abuse (r = .255), and agoraphobia (r - .299) also had significant relationships with bullying among victims in these schools. The findings indicate a significant correlation between bullying and the mental well-being of adolescents, with r(298) = .372, p < 0.05. Additionally, psychological effects (r = .290, p < 0.05) were significantly related to mental well-being. The study concludes that bullying has both short-term and long-term adverse effects on the psychological and mental well-being of adolescents in selected secondary schools in Ibadan. It suggests that parents, teachers, school administrators, counselors, and social workers should be vigilant in identifying these effects to mitigate their impact on the mental health of adolescents.Item Home environmental factors as predictors of sexual abuse among school adolescents in Ibadan North local government(Department of Social Work, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, 2022-01) Adeoti, A. B.; Ibidun, A. O.Rape among adolescents has becoming reoccurring and a major public worries with associated health, psychological, and social consequences. The study examined home environmental factors as predictors of sexual abuse among selected post primary students in Ibadan. This paper utilized a descriptive survey research design. The total respondents comprise 300 students randomly selected from selected secondary schools. A questionnaire tagged “Home Environmental Factors as Predictions of Sexual Abuse among School Adolescents The instrument was pre-tested in another school to ascertain the reliability of the instrument while the instrument was validated by experts from a related discipline. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient at 0.05level of significance was utilised in data analysis. Results indicated that there was a significant links between the home and sexual abuse among school adolescents (r = 0.544, N = 300, P < 0.05), there was a significant connection between the environment and sexual abuse among school adolescents (r = 0.466, N = 300, P< 0.05). Finally, there was significant negative effects of sexual abuse among school adolescents (r = 0.505, N = 300, P < 0.05). This paper recommended that stakeholders should inculcate decent dressing for their wards while moral and religion education should be inculcated.Item Effect of alcohol abuse on psycho-social well-being among young adolescents at Beere/Oja Oba Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria(Department of Special Education, University of Ibadan, 2021-07) Adeoti, A. B.Alcoholic abuse has negative effect on young adolescents social and psychological well-being. The study examined the effect of alcohol abuse on psychosocial well-being of young adolescents who reside in Beere/Oja-Oba, Ibadan South East Local Government Area of Oyo State. The descriptive research design was used for the study while purposive sampling technique was employed to select one hundred and twenty (120) respondents. (Pearson product moment correlation, Multiple regression and chi-square were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that there was no significant relationship between alcohol abuse/consumption and psychological wellbeing of young adolescents; there was no significant connection between alcohol abuse and social well-being among young adolescents; and that there was no significant consequence of alcohol abuse on interpersonal relationship of young adolescents. The study, therefore, recommended that key factors such as inculcating the idea of guidance counselor for young adolescents should make use of their time wisely and drink responsibly if they must drink and that any adolescent below eighteen years should not be allowed access to alcohol.Item Effect of alcohol abuse on psycho-social well-being among young adolescents at Beere/Oja Oba Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria(Department of Special Education, University of Ibadan, 2021-07) Adeoti, A. B.Alcoholic abuse has negative effect on young adolescents social and psychological well-being. The study examined the effect of alcohol abuse on psychosocial well-being of young adolescents who reside in Beere/Oja-Oba, Ibadan South East Local Government Area of Oyo State. The descriptive research design was used for the study while purposive sampling technique was employed to select one hundred and twenty (120) respondents. (Pearson product moment correlation, Multiple regression and chi-square were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that there was no significant relationship between alcohol abuse/consumption and psychological wellbeing of young adolescents; there was no significant connection between alcohol abuse and social well-being among young adolescents; and that there was no significant consequence of alcohol abuse on interpersonal relationship of young adolescents. The study, therefore, recommended that key factors such as inculcating the idea of guidance counselor for young adolescents should make use of their time wisely and drink responsibly if they must drink and that any adolescent below eighteen years should not be allowed access to alcohol.