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A STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LOW VISION AND BLIND BRAILLING ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SOME VISUALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN
(1984) ABOSI, C. O.
This study sought to know whether Braille reading print. The low vision subjects are persons who could rightly be said to be blind but possess residual vision. This group of visually handicapped have been made to adopt braille reading as a means of communication. Since there is no empirical evidence to support either the braille or bold print reading as a better means of communication, it is necessary that the area is empirically studied. English and Mathematics Achievement Tests designed by professionals were used. The internal consistency of the tests were determined by the use of the Split Half Raliability. ('r' for English I = 0.86; English II= 0.83; 'r' for Mathematics I and II = 0.87 and 0.88 respectively). 26 Low Vision Children representing a natural cluster sample from Pacelli school for the blind Lagos were involved in this study. The 2 x 2 factorial design was adopted using Analysis of Covarianco for the analysis of data. The hypotheses tested during this study were: 1. There is no significant difference in the English achievement of low vision subjects who used braille and those who used bold print. 2. There is no significant difference in the English achievement of low vision high academic ability subjects and low vision low academic ability subjects when they use braille and when they use bold print. 3. There is no significant difference in the Mathematics achievement of low vision subjects who used braille and those who used bold print. 4. There is no significant difference in the Mathematics achievement of low vision high academic ability subjects when they use braille and when they use bold print Hypotheses 1, 2, 3 and 4 were tested using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), while the data collected was further analysed using ‘t'-test. Hypothesis 1 was rejected. (F = 55.40, df= 1/22, P 0.01). The low vision high academic ability bold print readers were found to be superior to low vision high academic braille readers in English. (t = 12.51, df= 12,P 0.001). The low vision low academic ability bold print readers were found to be superior to the low vision low academic ability braille readers in English (t = 13.6, df= 10, P 0.001). Hypothesis 2 was rejected. (F = 16.18, df = 1/22, P 0.01). The low vision high academic ability Braille users were found to be superior to low vision low academic ability braille users in English. (t = 7.67, df= 11, P 0. 001 ).The low vision high academic ability bold point users were found to be superior to the low .vision low academic ability bold print users in English. (t = 7.19, df= 11, p 0. 001). Hypothesis 3 was rejected. (F = 35.9, df=1/22,P 0.01). The low vision high academic ability bold print readers were found to be superior to the low vision high academic ability braille readers in Mathematics. (t =17.0, df= 12, P 0.001). The low vision low academic ability bold print readers were found to be superior to the low vision low academic ability braille readers in Mathematics. (t= 5.7, df=10, P 0.001). Hypothesis 4 was rejected. (F = 52.7, df= 1/22, P 0.01). The low vision high academic ability Braille readers were found to be superior to low vision low academic ability braille readers in Mathematics. (t = 16.5, df= 11, P 0.001). The low vision high academic ability bold print readers were found to be superior to low vision low academic ability bold print readers in Mathematics. (t = 21.16, df= 11, P 0.001). Slow maturity in braille reading is among the reasons put forward to explain the trends of the findings. Suggestions arc made for further research.
COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENBSS OF RELAXATION AND SYSTEMATIC DESENSITIZATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SPEECH ANXIETY
(1984-10) ADEOLA, A. O.
An experiment was designed to find out which of relaxation and systematic desensitization was more effective in the management of speech anxiety in Student teachers. A third measure of remediation - cognitive restructuring - was introduced as a control in this study to monitor the effect of cognition on speech anxiety. Its effectiveness was also compared with the other two management measures. A 4 x 2 factorial design was used in this study, The samples were taken from a group of 100 students in the post-school certificate class of a teachers' College. Results indicated that the systematic desensitization and cognitive restructuring procedures proved very effective in significantly reducing speech anxiety in most of the variables used in this study. The variables are the Stimulus response (SRI) inventory (F = 6.10, df = 3/40, P <.01), check-list questionnaire ( = 8.08, df = 3/40, P< .01), the pulse rate differential (F = 8.11, df = 3/40, P <.01 and speech rating (F = 2.48, df = 3/40). The systematic desensitization procedure was however more effective than the cognitive restructuring procedure. T - Values recorded on two of the variables used in the study are 6.41 (SRI) at df = 10 and P<.01, and 2.75 (CLQ) at df = 10 and P<.05. The relaxation measure was not as effective in managing speech anxiety as the earlier two measures. Though it reduced the anxiety level of the subjects, the relaxation measure was not significant even at the .05 probability level.
DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTIVENESS OF MODEL-REINFORCEMENT AND DESENSITIZATION TECHNIQUES IN IMPROVING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
(1984-10) ADEDIPE, V. O.
The present study was designed to investigate the relative effectiveness of Model-reinforcement and systematic desensitization group counselling techniques in fostering academic performance. The review of the literature is presented in the following sequence: (i) Dimension of the problem of poor academic performance (ii) Early and significant studies and writings on poor academic performance. (iii) Studies on group counselling in relation to academic performance. (iv) Some efforts and recommendations for the improvement of poor academic performance. The subjects of the study were 144 Form four students (72 boys and 72 girls) randomly drawn from the population of low achieving students of two secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State of Nigeria. One school was for the model-reinforcement group counselling while the other school was for desensitization group counselling. Baseline and criterion data were collected on four variables; namely, pre and post test scores of Self – Appraisal of Academic Ability Scale (SAAAS), Progressive Matrices Test (PMT), English Achievement Test (EAT) and, Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT). The treatment for the experimental subjects was once a week. The data collected were put int. a 3 x 3 x 2 factorial design, where the independent variables included (a) model – reinforcement group counselling for subjects arranged in general, triadic and dyadic groups; (b) desensitization group counseling for subjects arranged in general, triadic and dyadic groups versus no treatment groups, and (c) male subjects versus female subjects. The main effects and interaction were tested in five null hypotheses stating that within reference to “a” “b” and “c” there is no significant difference in academic performance and degree of academic involvement of both the experimental and control groups. The data collected before and after counselling were subjected to analysis of covariance. The results of the study lend support to the conclusions which follow. First, counselling in both model reinforcement and desensitization is more effective than no counseling in improving academic performance - English Achievement Test (F = 68.619, df 1/140, P<.001), Mathematics Achievement Test (F=62.558 , df 1/140, P<.001); and also in increasing the degree of academic involvement - (F = 7.442, df 1/140, P<.001). Second, model – reinforcement group counselling is as effective as desensitization group counseling for improving academic performance - English Achievement Test (F = 0.496, df 2/138, P = NS); Mathematics Achievement Test (F = 2.962, df 2/138 P = NS); and also, no differential effectiveness was found among, the two therapies in increasing the degree of academic involvement (F = 1.852, 2/138, P = NS). Third, that, The group dynamics had no significant effects on the degree of academic involvement of subjects treated under The two group counseling strategies (F = 2.257, 3/138, P = NS). Based on the results and findings of the study, the major implications far counselling were discussed; directions for further research were presented.
THE RELATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING AND STUDY SKILLS TRAINING ON THE ADJUSTMENT TO ACADEMIC FAILURE AMONG A GROUP OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS
(1989) ADEYOJU, C. A.
This study was intended to evaluate the relative effectiveness of two treatment strategies comprising Cognitive Restructuring (CR) and Study Skills Training(SST) with particular reference to adjustment to academic failure among a group of Nigerian students. Three groups of subjects participated in the study. Group I was exposed to CR, Group II was assigned to SST while Group III was used as Control (CT). Altogether, there were 96 subjects. The 96 subjects were grouped into three (3) equal numbers. Each group consisted of 16 internal and 16 external (I - E) subjects. Each group was further sub-divided into equal halves comprising 8 internal and 8 enternal (I - E) subjects. Thus each sub-group had 16 subjects. There were six of these sub-groups. Two were exposed to CR, two assigned to SST while the remaining two were used as Control. This sub-group of 16 subjects was desirable for treatment primarily to facilitate adequate attention from the therapist to individual subjects. It was also to afford each subject as much opportunity as possible to participate meaningfully in the group therapy. The following six (6) Instruments were used for the study: Rotter’s Locus of Control (I-E); Adeyoju1s Adjustment Problems Associated with Academic Failure Inventory, (APAWAFI); Bakare’s Student Problems Inventory, (SPI); Sarason’s General Anxiety Scale, (SGAS); Sarason and Mandeler’s Examinations Anxiety Scale and West African School Certificate and General Certicate of Education, Ordinary Level, English Language Objective Test, all of which were administered prior and after treatments. The CR therapy was administered to experimental Group I while SST was administered on experimental Group II. Group III, i.e. CT was not exposed to any of the treatment strategies. All the three groups were posttested and the data were analysed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and tetest. Five hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. The results revealed were as follows: The results of hypothesis I showed that there was a significant difference in the level of academic performance of subjects in the different groups. Subjects in the treatment Groups I and II performed significantly The following six (6) Instruments were used for the study: better than those in the CT . However, subjects in Groups II who were exposed to SST performed significantly better than those in Group' I – exposed to CR. Although the two treatment strategies were effective in fostering academic performance among subjects, nevertheless, SST was more efficacious than CR (F = 3.09, df 90, p <0.5). The results of hypothesis II revealed that both treatments were effective in reducing the level of problems associated with academic failure (F= 37.90, df 90, p <0.05). The results in hypothesis III showed that there was significant reduction in the level of student problems of Groups I and II subjects exposed to CR and SST when compared with CT (F = 47.65, df 90, 9<05). The results of hypothesis IV showed that CR and SST proved effective in ameliorating the general anxiety among subjects in study situations (F =126.75, df 90, p <0.01). The results of hypothesis V revealed that CR and SST treatments led to significant reduction in the level of examination anxiety of subjects when compared with those in the CT (F =6 3.71, df 90, p < 0.01). Generally, the two treatment strategies proved effective in academic performance; reducing problems associated with academic failure; ameliorating study problems, general as well as examination anxieties among subjects. However, CR has been found to be consistently more efficacious than SST in the aforementioned psychological problems in study situations. It is therefore apparent in this study, that the cognitive domains of subjects who are being treated for adjustment to academic failure should be explored intensively and conscientiously. For instance, study skills alone had hitherto attracted much attention to the neglect of Cognitive domains of subjects. Suffice it to say that study skills training and cognitive restructuring should be simultaneously and vigorously applied in treating subjects suffering from problems of adjustment to academic failure.
Curriculum development for health professional service training in NFP and its related services
(Mike and Rita Marker, 1989) Asuzu, M. C.; Odor, O. E.; Asuzu, C. C.
Health educational needs assessment and curriculum development for formal adolescent education in human sexuality and family life
(Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria, 1989-10) Asuzu, M. C.; Odor, O. E.; Asuzu, C. C.; Oyejide, C. O.
The experiences from various social and health service centres in Nigeria indicate a rising incidence of sex-related disorders among our youths. Evidence suggest that at the basis of these problems are both ignorance on the part of the youths as well as other deficiencies in adolescent youth development caused by the current industrial ‘development in the country, with is attendant effect on the stability of family life and the erstwhile established (traditional) child upbringing patterns. This study assesses the programme developed over the proceeding 4 years by the authors in response to the above problems in adolescent development in Nigeria. It shows that the present programme meets 88.7% of the sex educational needs of these youths studied, this being 92.5% of all those who answered this particular question in the study. The historical development of the curriculum, programme format, course content and other findings of the study are presented and discussed. Based on the findings, recommendations are made towards the development of locally relevant sex education programmes for the Nigerian and other sociologically similar groups of youths.
EFFECTS OF ROBINSON'S SQ3R AND SUMMARIZATION TECHNIQUES IN IMPROVING COMPREHENSION AMONG SOME SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(1990-07) ADESEMOWO, P. O.
Poor comprehension ability was identified was identified as an instance of poor study habits leading to under-achievement. The study investigated the effectiveness of Robinson's SQ3R and Summarization study techniques in improving students' comprehension ability. The effects of the two strategies on students' attitudes to their subjects were also investigated. One hundred and forty-four JSS III Nigerian students drawn from two secondary schools in Ibadan were exposed to the treatment programmes. A 3x3 factorial design was adopted with the treatment and control groups occupying the rows and the three levels of mental ability - high, medium, and low - occupying the columns. Three instruments comprising the following were used: 1. Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices 2. Comprehension Tests (a) English Comprehension test, based on passages from "Faster Reading For Better Comprehension" by Dr. S.O. Ayodele, modified and validated by the experimenter. (b) Biology Comprehension test, designed and validated by the experimenter. 3. Attitude test: A slight modification of Aiken and Dreger's 1963 Attitude Scale (revised by Akinboye, 1974) was used to measure subjects' attitudes to (i) English Comprehension (ii) Biology. The data obtained were analyzed, using the Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), and t-test derived from the use of the Least Mean Squares and the Standard Error of Means. The six hypotheses tested and the results obtained were (i) There will be no significant difference in the comprehension ability of the treated subjects and the control This hypothesis was rejected as the treated subjects performed better in English Comprehension (F = 20.56; Df 4/135; P<0.05). The result also reported statistically significant differences in the columns (F= 19.14; Df 2/135; P< 0.001) and significant interaction (F= 12.35; Df 4/135; P< 0.05). This indicated that the mental ability of subjects was an important factor in the results obtained. (ii) There will be no significant difference in the Biology comprehension ability of the treated subjects and the control. This hypothesls was rejected: the treated subjects were superior in Biology comprehension (F = 41.77; Df 2/135; P<0.01). Here, too, the interaction between the rows and the columns was significant (F = 9.61; Df 4/135; P< 0.05). (iii) There will be no significant difference in the attitudes to English Comprehension and Biology of treated and untreated subjects. The test of this hypothesis revealed that the two treated groups exhibited better attitudes to English Comprehension and Biology than those in the control group (F = 10.96; Df 4/135; P< 0.5). (iv) There will be no significant difference in the English Comprehension ability of subjects exposed to SQ3R and those exposed to Summarization. The results showed that the SQ3R group performed better in English Comprehension than the Summarization group (t = 9.89; Df 94; P <.001). (v) There will be no significant difference in the Biology Comprehension of the SQ3R and Summarization groups. The results showed that the Summarization group scored higher in Biology Comprehension than the SQ3R group (t = 5.11; Df = 94; P< 0.001). There will be no significant difference in the attitudes to English Comprehension and Biology of the SQ3R and Summarization groups. This hypothesis, too, was rejected: The SQ3R group exhibited better attitudes to English Comprehension and Biology than the Summarization group (t = 3.63; df = 94; P < 0.001). Generally, the results of this study showed that students comprehension ability can be fostered if they are exposed to some useful techniques. Their attitudes to the academic subjects can also be improved. The educational implications of the findings were discussed, and some suggestions were made.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of doctors and nurses in government family-planning services centres towards natural family planning
(1992) Asuzu, C. C.
This study was carried out in seven family planning clinics in Ibadan metropolis to explore the knowledge, attitude and practices of doctors and nurses towards natural family planning. (N. F. P.) A 23 item questionnaire was presented for content validity and reliability. The questionnaire was then administered to the total population of service givers (61) in the centres, out of which (50) subjects responded. Major findings were that doctors and nurses not adequately knowledgeable about planning. None of the respondents have ever given any N.F.P. services but 38 of them would like to give such services if given the opportunity. Twelve of the respondents have complete negative attitudes towards Natural family planning. In view of these findings, it is proposed that the various schools should improve their curricula in N.F.P. so that their graduands will be adequately equipped with the knowledge of N.F.P. nurses and doctors already giving services in family planning clinics should do an in-service education in N.F.P. in order to make their knowledge of family planning complete.
Psycho-sexual characteristics of youths attending a voluntary family life education programme in Ibadan
(Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria, 1995-12) Asuzu, M. C.; Odor, O. E.; Asuzu, C. C.
Public family life and sex education programmes have remained a rather controversial issue all over the world. The controversy has usually concerned the value base on which such programmes are designed, as well as the value base of those who will deliver the programmes; and therefore, the psychosocial and moral impact that such programmes may have on their recipients who usually are from different religious, moral or ethical backgrounds. In order to overcome these misgivings, an annual public and voluntary family life education programme was developed in Ibadan based on free, multiple but individually clear value based, as the ethical and religious background of the attenders indicate. The socio-demographic characteristics and the attitudes and practices of the youths in relation to two of the topics covered in the 1991 programme- drugs and sexual intercourse are reported in this paper. Reported sexual experience among the youths was 18.4% with an indication that regardless of previous experience, 65.5% of them would want to limit sexual intercourse in the future to marriage only. Experience of the youths
Effects of emotional intelligence training and self-efficacy technique on pre-retirement anxiety of public servants in Ibadan, Nigeria.
(2000) Adebayo, M. A.
Retirement is voluntary or involuntary withdrawal from active work role. It poses emotional problem to several people who are about to retire and even those who are still having many years to spend in service. Pre-retirement anxiety could, therefore, constitute psychological problems which, more often than not, brings about apprehension, maladjustment and social tensions. Past studies on retirement focused on mental health and influence of sociological factors, only few studies are available on pre-retirement anxiety. This study, therefore, investigated effects of Emotional Intelligence Training (EIT) and Self-efficacy Technique (SET) on pre-retirement anxiety of public servants in Ibadan, Nigeria. A pre-test, post-test, control group quasi-experimental design with a 3x2x2 factorial matrix was used for the study. There were two treatment conditions (EIT and SET) and a control group. The moderator variables were gender and self-esteem. Multistage and stratified sampling techniques were used to select 103 Oyo State public servants (54 males and 49 females) who participated in the study. The participants were randomly assigned into the experimental and control groups. Sarason’s General Anxiety Scale (=0.81) and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (=0.77) were employed to collect data. The experimental groups were exposed to eight weeks training sessions, while participants in the control group received no training. Nine hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data were analysed using Analysis of Covariance. There was significant difference in the anxiety of pre-retirees exposed to treatment and control groups (F (2, 97) =38.77; P<0.05). The participants exposed to EIT performed better ( =19.26) than those exposed to SET ( =23.09) on the measure of pre-retirement anxiety. The participants in the EIT performed better ( = 19.26) than those in the control ( = 28.47) on the level of pre-retirement anxiety. Treated participants in SET were also better ( = 23.09) than those in the control ( = 28.47). However, there was no significant difference in the anxiety of pre-retirees males and females exposed to EIT and those exposed to SET. Similarly, no significant difference was found in the anxiety of pre-retirees with low and high self-esteem exposed to EIT and those exposed to SET. In the same vein, no significant difference was found in the interaction effect of treatment and gender on the anxiety of intending retirees. Emotional intelligence training and self-efficacy techniques were effective in reducing pre-retirement anxiety of public servants. Counselling and social psychologists should, therefore, utilise the two strategies in the management of pre-retirement anxiety of public servants. These strategies should also be incorporated into the retirement policy of state and federal governments.
Differential effectiveness of two creativity techniques in enhancing creativity motivation of some Nigerian adolescent prisoners
(Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Ibadan, 2002-06) Animasahun, R. A.
This study investigated the differential effectiveness' of Six Thinking Hats and Akinboye's Prqctical Creativity At Work (APCAW) techniques in enhancing the creativity of some Nigerian adolescent prisoners. The study sample was 135 convicted adolescent prisoners whose ages ranged from 18-21 with a mean of 19.5 randomly selected from Agodi Prison, Ibadan, Oyo State and Ilesa Prison, Osun State. The subjects were randomly assigned to the two intervention conditions and control group. The treatment lasted for six weeks of twelve sessions. A 3 x 3 experimental design was adopted. The validated instruments namely: the Creativity Motivation Scale in lbadan Creativity Assessment Scale (ICAS) and Self Concept Scale in the Adolescent Personal Data Inventory (APDI) were used. The results indicated that subjects exposed to treatments performed significantly better than the control group on measure of creativity motivation of the subjects. On differential effectiveness basis, however, APCAW technique took the lead. On the basis of the finding, it was suggested that Nigerian Prisoners should undergo training in creativity so as to be adequately equipped to cope with life after incarceration
Comparative effectiveness of two psychological techniques in the management promiscuity among adolescents in Ibadan
(Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Ibadan, 2003) Asuzu, C. C.; Nwagwu, H.; Ohaeri, J. U.; Asuzu, M. C.
The study was designed to investigate the effect of covert self-control and assertiveness training in the management of promiscuity as a vital risk factor in the transmission of sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (STIs/HIV/AIDS). A pre- and post-test experimental- control group design was employed. Three' local government areas (LGAs) out of the five in Ibadan metropolis, were selected by simple random sampling, and used for the study. One school was selected from each LGA similarly for the two treatment groups and for the control group respectively with forty promiscuous students in each group. The two experimental groups were exposed to a twenty week treatment while the control group received no treatment. Both the treatment programmes were effective in reducing promiscuity in the adolescents. Covert self-control was found to be more effective than assertiveness training. Commendation was received for the free but value-base of the training by the students. Based on the findings, it was recommended that family life education should be implemented in the secondary schools in such a way as to meet the specific value base needs and to adequately control promiscuity among the school children.
Sexual maturation among school teenagers and implications for family life
(School of Science and Technology, Babcock University, 2004) Asuzu, C. C.; Asuzu, M. C.
There appears to be an observed progressive drop in the age of sexual maturation among Nigerian adolescents. There is also progressive urbanization, industrialization and diffusion of western values into the culture, especially in relation to sexual morals and behaviour. The extent to which these changes may affect the sexual maturation processes, and their implications for health and the adolescents’ family life education and counselling were studied. A cross-sectional evaluation of the age of the attainment of secondary sexual characteristics among secondary> school students in Ibadan North Local Government Area, using a questionnaire study instrument was undertaken. The results show that the mean ages have not changed much for the general population when compared with previous studies. The values ranged from 12.2 years for the rapid growth spurt to 15.4 years for the sexual awakening. Mean age of the menarche was 13.2 years, similar to existing data. However, the interval between the onset of platonic heterosexual interest and sexual awakening was 0.9 and 0.4 years intervals in the boys and girls respectively. The obvious implications of the later for adequate sexual health and family life education for the youths are discussed.
Shift duty and other sources of stress among nurses in the University College Hospital, Ibadan
(Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Ibadan, 2004) Asuzu, C. C.
This study was done to find out the various sources of stress among the nurses as well as the place of shift duty as a stress factor among the nurses at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. A cross- sectional study of one hundred and sixty-six nurses in the University College Hospital was done with the use of a self-administered questionnaire. The staff were selected from all the clinical departments by a stratified random sampling. The results show that shift duty was rated as the most important source of professional stress among the nurses, affecting 79 or 47.6% of the workers. The next two most important sources of occupational stress were poor wages and death of some patients. The commonest cause of non-(directly) occupational stress was problem with transportation - in 85 or 51.2% of the workers. Others were general poverty and children's illness. It is concluded that governments in Nigeria should pay attention to the sources of stress for the nurses. Better shift duty allowance should be paid to those who do so while the public transport system should be developed.
Knowledge of consequences of promiscuity among adolescents in Ibadan
(2005) Asuzu, C. C.; Nwagwu, H.
This study investigated the consequences of promiscuity among the adolescents in Ibadan. The study used a pre and post experimental group design. Three local governments in Ibadan metropolis and three co-educational secondary schools were assigned to three groups, I, II and III by simple random sampling procedure. This comprised of 60 males and 60 females with the mean age of 17.3 years. Sexual behaviour inventory was used to collect data. Analysis of covariance was used to analyse the null hypothesis. The result indicated that there were significant differences in knowledge of consequences of promiscuity between adolescents in the treatment and the ones in the control groups. This was considered necessary knowledge in the prevention of STI,s including the current HIV/AIDS pandemic Based on these findings, creation of awareness on the consequences of promiscuity was recommended. Family Life Education, structured academic and behavioural programmes should be included in the secondary schools’ curriculum which will enhance emotional strength of the adolescents.
Age, gender, religion and physical location as predictors of the social interactions of some Nigerian adolescents during puberty
(African Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, 2006) AjiboIa, O.F.; Tiwatola, A.F.; Moses, O.O.
The study investigated the influence of four demographic variables on the social interactions of 250 Nigerian adolescents during the period of puberty. The mean age of participants 14.75 years for females and 15.01 years for males Using an ex-post facto research design, a pretested self- reporting scale (The Adolescent Social Interaction in Puberty Scale) was used to elicit data on the composite and relative contribution of identified demographic variables as influence on the social interactions of participants during puberty. Three research hypotheses were tested using Multiple Regression and the t-test statistical analysis. Findings indicated that demographic variables jointly influenced the social interactions of the adolescents sampled in the study, while the relative effects of variables showed that age of adolescent and their urban/ rural location significantly influenced social interactions during puberty. Social interaction was more pronounced towards a friend of the opposite sex and peers, with adolescents indicating little or no parental influence on their social interactions during puberty. Gender differentials were minimal (t-1.29, p=0.05) but age of adolescents (t=2.06 p=0.05) and their physical location greatly influenced social interactions during puberty (t=2.9 p=0.05). Implications of findings were highlighted.
Effectiveness of emotional intelligence education in enhancing positive life skills of Nigeria prison inmates
(Faculty of Education, University of lbadan. Ibadan, 2007) Animasahun, R. A.
The study investigated the effectiveness of Emotional Intelligence education in enhancing positive life skills of some Nigerian prison inmates. Ninety-one (91) prisoners from Agodi prisons, Ibadan, Oyo State and Ilesa, Osun State whose ages ranged between 18-21 years with a mean of 19.5 were randomly assigned to the intervention condition and the control group. The training lasted for six weeks of 12 sessions. A pre-test, post-test control group design using a 2x3 factorial was adopted. The participants responded to sections A (self concept scale) of Akinboye's Adolescent Personal Data Inventory and Akinboye's Emotional Intelligence test, both at the pre and post intervention sessions. The result indicated that the intervention group performed significantly better than the control group on Akinboye's Emotional Intelligence Test {(1,85) = 182.08 P < 0.05}. On the basis of the findings, it was suggested that Nigerian prisoners should be exposed to Emotional Intelligence education which has been found to be effective. Through this training, it is believed that their positive life skills could be stimulated, enhanced and fully developed to make them better and responsible citizens useful to themselves and the society after incarceration
Measured effect of emotional intelligence education in the remediation of aggressive behaviours among members of the NURTW in Ibadan metropolis
(Ife Centre for Psychological Studies, Ile Ife, 2007-03) Animasahun, R. A.
The study investigated the effects of Emotional Intelligence education in the remediation of aggressive behaviours among the members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ibadan metropolis. Eighty-nine (89) member of the NURTW who were randomly selected from Gate, Molete and Iwo Road motor parks in Ibadan whose ages ranged between 17-65 years with a mean of 41 were randomly assigned to the intervention condition and the control group. The training lasted for six weeks of 12 sessions. A pre-test post-test control group design using a 2x3 factorial matrix was utilized. The participants responded to an Aggression Questionnaire by Buss and Perry (1992) at the pre and post intervention sessions. The result indicated that the intervention group had their aggressive behaviour tendencies greatly reduced compared with the control group. [(1,83) = 121.83 P<.001], an indication of a significant difference between the experimental and the control group. On the basis of the findings, it was suggested that members of the NURTW should be trained in emotional intelligence skills which could successfully reduce, remediate and alleviate their aggressive behaviours. This would lead to an enhanced relationship between the members of NURTW and the passengers, an enhanced intra and interpersonal relationship among members of the union, reduced rate of recklessness and avoidance of bloody clashes among rival groups of the union
Influence of educational level on HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitude and sexual behaviour of road transport workers in Ibadan
(Higher Education Research and Policy Network, 2008-01) Asuzu, C. C.; Odanye, T.
This is a non-experimental, exploratory analytical study that investigated some factors that affect the HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitude and sexual behaviour of road transport workers in Ibadan. A total of 223 commercial road transporters were randomly selected from six motor parks in Ibadan metropolis were used as samples for the study. A self designed and validated scale (Road Transporters HIV/AIDS Related Knowledge, Attitude and Sexual Behaviour Scale) was used to collect data for the study. The data collected were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance. The three hypotheses raised and tested at 0.05 alpha level were rejected (p<0.05) because educational qualifications had significant influence on the HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitude and sexual behaviours of the commercial road transport workers in Ibadan. The study concluded that formal education plays an important role in the HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitude and sexual behaviour of the commercial road transport workers and recommended that since education is a vital tool for behaviour modification, a means should be devised in collaboration with NURTW executives to make it mandatory for road transport workers to have at least a secondary school certificate before being allowed to join the union.
Psycho-social factors as predictors of truancy behaviour among secondary school students in Ogun state, Nigeria
(2008-05) "Ogundokun M.O.||Olawole O.O. "
The study investigated some psycho-social factors as predictors of truancy behavior among secondary school students in Ogun state, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was employed. A stratified random sampling technique was employed in selecting 300 participating students from the five schools randomly selected from the list of 18 secondary schools in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State were involved in the study. Their age ranged between 11 years and 19 years with mean age of 10.4 years and the standard deviation of 4. 46. Six valid and reliable instruments were used to assess the truancy behaviour among the students and psychological factors (self-efficacy, self-esteem, anxiety, child parent relationship and peer-group influence). Multiple regression analysis was used to analyse the data. The result demonstrated that each of the psycho-social factors Jointly predicts the truancy behaviour but peer-group influence is the most potent predictor of truancy behaviour. The implications of the findings for educational and counselling practice were highlighted.