DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
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Item Mental health implications of lockdown during coronavirus pandemic among adults resident in Ibadan, Nigeria(National Association of Social Workers, 2020) Afolabi, A.The study examined the mental health implications of lockdown during coronavirus pandemic among adult residents in Ibadan, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study. The study made use of questionnaire adapted from the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and GHQ-28. One hundred and thirty-two respondents filled the validated questionnaire with a reliability co-efficient of 82 at 0.05 level of significance. Three research questions and one hypothesis were formulated for the study. Findings revealed that there is a high level of effect of lockdown during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the anxiety level among adults resident in Ibadan. On the whole, sleeplessness is perceived as the dominant of two variables and is significantly positively correlated with depression and anxiety with the least coefficient (r= 0.434**) is also significant and positively correlated with depression among adult residents in Ibadan. Based on these findings, the government at all levels (Local, State and Federal) should provide adequate palliative measures for their citizens bearing in mind that with the lockdown, individuals would not have adequate income. The Social Workers should also organize virtual meetings and trainings to educate these adults on coping mechanisms during this lockdown periodItem Rehabilitation and re-integration of women with post obstetric fistula repairs in Nigeria(Department of Pure and Applied Psychology, 2022) Afolabi, A.Global concern exits far a holistic attention on women with Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) in lite area of rehabilitation and re-integration. This paper focused on the rehabilitation and re-integration of women with post-obstetric fistula in Nigeria. The economic and psychosocial effects of this medical condition cannot be over-emphasized. Amongst the factors accountable for its high incidence in Nigeria is traditional/cultural practices of early marriage/childbearing while the consequences include divorce, social isolation, worsening poverty, malnutrition, sexual dysfunction, mental illness (including anxiety/depression), insomnia, general ill health, and thoughts of worthlessness and suicide. To put an end to this avoidable public health pandemic; there is need for holistic consolidation of structures and safety nets for post-obstetric patients. Government should intensify policies enacted to safe-guard the girl child and woman from traditionally harmful activities. There should be engagement of social worker in the rehabilitation and re-integration of women with post-obstetric fistulaItem Mental health implications of lockdown during corona virus pandemic among adults resident in Ibadan, Nigeria(National Association of Social Workers, 2020) Afolabi, A.The study examined the mental health implications of lockdown during coronavirus pandemic among adult residents in Ibadan, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study. The study made use of questionnaire adapted from the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and GHQ- 28. One hundred and thirty-two respondents filled the validated questionnaire with a reliability co- efficient of 82 at 0.05 level of significance. Three research questions and one hypothesis were formulated for the study. Findings revealed that there is a high level of effect of lockdown during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the anxiety level among adults resident in Ibadan. On the whole, sleeplessness is perceived as the dominant of two variables and is significantly positively correlated with depression and anxiety with the least coefficient (r= 0.434**) is also significant and positively correlated with depression among adult residents in Ibadan. Based on these findings, the government at all levels (Local, State and Federal) should provide adequate palliative measures for their citizens bearing in mind that with the lockdown, individual’ would not have adequate income. The Social Workers should also organize virtual meetings and trainings to educate these adults on coping mechanisms during this lockdown period.Item 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.Item 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.Item 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.Item 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.Item 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.Item Survey of secondary school students’ attitude towards agricultural science(African Journal of Educational Research 18, pp. 37- 46, 2014-06) Folaranmi, O. O.; Laniran, P. T.This study surveys the attitude of Secondary School Students towards Agricultural Science in Oke-Ogun Area of Oyo State. Sample sire of 240 respondents was chosen through simple random sampling technique. Interview schedule and structured questionnaire were also used in data collection. Major findings showed that the majority of the students were in the age group of 16 - 18 years. Males and females of the respondents were of equal percentages. The findings revealed that male students had a more positive attitude towards agriculture as a career than their female counterparts. About 57.5% were influenced by their parents on career decision. The result also showed that male students had favourable attitude towards agriculture as a career (85%) than their female student's counterparts of12.5%. There is a positive significant relationship between the parents' socio-economic background and the students' attitude towards agriculture. The study, thus, recommends that the government should put in place appropriate machineries so that students would have favourable attitudes toward agriculture thereby increasing the likelihood of students making career in Agricultural scienceItem Women empowerment as a determinant of investments in children in selected rural communities in Nigeria(2013-09) Folaranmi, O. O.The study established the influence of women empowerment on investments in children in selected rural communities in Nigeria. A total of two hundred and fifty rural women from Ile-lfe and its environs constituted the sample for the study. Their ages ranged from 15years to 39years with a mean age of 26.7years and standard deviation of 7.08. The two instruments used were author-constructed interview guide questionnaires with 0.69 and 0.74 reliability coefficient respectively. The data obtained were analyzed using Frequency counts, percentages, chi-square, and multiple regression statistics. The results obtained from the study indicated that, a combination of the six independent variables significantly predicted the dependent variable. The result also indicated that, significant relationship existed between each of the variables and children schooling, health and survival. Based on the results of these findings, it was recommended that those in the helping professions should take cognizance of those variables that have been found to influence investing in children schooling, health and survival. The result also recommended intervention strategy to help families, couples and the individuals for modifying attitudes and behavior on gender issues.