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Nigerian Journal of Clinical and Counselling Psychology
Volume 7, Issue 1 & 2, 2001
The Impact of Multiple Role Strain, Self-Efficacy, and
Locus of Control on The Psychological Health of Working Mothers
By
Alarape, a.i. and afolabi, k.a.
Department of Psychology
University of Ibadan
Abstract
This study investigated the impact of multiple role strain,
self-efficacy and locus of control on the psychological health of
working mothers. One hundred and ninety-nine working mothers
participated in the study. A total of 175 (87.9%) were married,
20 (10.7%) were single, 2 (1.0%) were divorced and 2 (1.0%) were
widowed. Results showed that working mothers who scored high on
multiple role strain experienced significantly more anxiety than
their counterpart who scored low on multiple role strain, F
(1,190) = 35.34, P < .01; working mothers who scored low on
self-efficacy experienced significant more anxiety than working
mothers who scored high on self-efficacy, F (1,190) = 23.45, P
< .01; and internally oriented working mothers experienced
more anxiety (M=46.98) than their counterpart with external locus
of control, F (1,190) = 9.84, P < .01. The three-way
interaction was also significant, F (1,190) = 7.22, P <. 01.
The main effects for multiple role strain and locus of control
were not significant on depression F (1,190) = 0.61, ns; F
(1,190) = 1.50, ns. Self-efficacy had a significant effect on
depression F (1,190) = 10.86, P < .01. Working mothers who
scored low on self-efficacy experienced significantly more
depression than working mothers who scored high on self-efficacy.
The multiple role strain X self-efficacy interaction term was
also significant on depression. F (1,190) = 6.17, P < .05.
Implications for promoting more healthful work environments and
facilitating working mothers coping are discussed.
A Study of the Trend and Extent of Drug Abuse Among Drug
Abusers at the NDLEA Counselling Centre, Lagos
By
Ngozi A. Madubike* and Helen O. Nwagwu **
Nigerian Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
NDLEA Counselling Centre, Lagos*
Department of Guidance and Counselling
University of Ibadan**
Abstract
The study was conducted through a prospective study of one
hundred and fifty five patients in the hospital ward. The sample
was made up of patients with drug-related problems who were
interviewed at the NDLEA counselling centre, Lagos. The interview
was conducted using the structured questionnaire method. The
structured questionnaire sought information on the
socio-demographic characteristics of the patients, types of drug
abused, predisposing factors, and previous admission before the
present admission. The findings show that drug-abusers are
predominantly males, single, unskilled workers, traders,
unemployed and civil servants. Psychiatric hospitals and
rehabilitation centres served as treatment centres for
participants with previous admission records. Drug therapy,
psychotherapy and occupational therapy were the management
strategies used and a recommendation for the inclusion of peer
counselling as a management strategy.
Counselling Practices: An Emerging Paradigm for New
Professionalism in Agricultural Extension Services
By
Oladele, O. I.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Abstract
This paper argues that there is an emergence of a new paradigm
of professionalism in agriculture as a result of the introduction
of several participatory learning approaches. These approaches
have necessitated the change from the conventional advisory
services in agricultural extension to counselling services where
the scientist become learners with the farmers and a better
cooperation and more suitable solutions are found to the
diversity and location-specific problems. The trend of innovation
diffusion from the top-down approach to the farmer- first
approach were examined such that focus is then less on what is
learnt and more on how we learn
A Study of the Trend and Extent of Drug Abuse Among Drug
Abusers at the NDLEA Counselling Centre, Lagos
By
Ngozi A. Madubike* and Helen O. Nwagwu **
Nigerian Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
NDLEA Counselling Centre, Lagos*
Department of Guidance and Counselling
University of Ibadan**
Abstract
The study was conducted through a prospective study of one
hundred and fifty five patients in the hospital ward. The sample
was made up of patients with drug-related problems who were
interviewed at the NDLEA counselling centre, Lagos. The interview
was conducted using the structured questionnaire method. The
structured questionnaire sought information on the
socio-demographic characteristics of the patients, types of drug
abused, predisposing factors, and previous admission before the
present admission. The findings show that drug-abusers are
predominantly males, single, unskilled workers, traders,
unemployed and civil servants. Psychiatric hospitals and
rehabilitation centres served as treatment centres for
participants with previous admission records. Drug therapy,
psychotherapy and occupational therapy were the management
strategies used and a recommendation for the inclusion of peer
counselling as a management strategy.
Influence of Duration and Pattern of Work on Knowledge of
Aids/Stds and Practice of Safer Sex Methods among Commercial Sex
Workers and Control Group as Non-Commercial Sex Workers in Ibadan
Metropolis
By
Helen O. Osinowo
Department of Psychology,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Ibadan, Nigeria.
Abstract
This study examined the role of duration and pattern of work
on knowledge of AIDS/STDS and safer sex methods among commercial
sex workers. A total of 100 commercial sex workers, randomly
selected from Ibadan participated in the study. The mean age of
the participants was 24.96 years. The instruments used for data
collection were the AIDS/STDs knowledge questionnaire and
attitude towards the use of condom scale. The study was a
cross-sectional survey research. The results revealed that
part-time commercial sex workers had better knowledge of
AIDS/STDs than their full-time counterparts (t (98) = 2.40,
P<. 05). Duration on the job did not influence commercial sex
workers' knowledge of AIDS/HIV (t (98) = .22, P=n.s.). Safer sex
practices for part-time and full-time commercial sex workers did
not differ, (t (98) = 1.45, P<. 05). No significant
differences were found for safer sex practices between commercial
sex workers with long and short duration of work. An extended
campaign for AIDS awareness and health education activities
including programmes to improve safer sex practices among women
who are not commercial sex workers were recommended in the study.
Scientific Literacy Campaign among Children with Special Needs
By
Olatoye, R. A. * and Oyundoyin, J. O. **
Institute of Education* and Department of Special
Education**
University of Ibadan
Abstract
The condition of scientific literacy in Nigeria is still poor.
Scientific literacy campaign is done more among normal children
than children with special needs. Thesis paper discusses reasons
why scientific literacy should be promoted among children with
special needs. Such reasons include providing greater range of
opportunities for them and equipping them to make decisions about
matters which affect their well-being. The resources for
scientific literacy should be provided. The importance of
scientific literacy among the gifted and the necessity of
assessment of scientific literacy level among children with
special needs are adequately discussed.
Scientific Literacy Campaign among Children with Special Needs
By
Olatoye, R. A. * and Oyundoyin, J. O. **
Institute of Education* and Department of Special
Education**
University of Ibadan
Abstract
The condition of scientific literacy in Nigeria is still poor.
Scientific literacy campaign is done more among normal children
than children with special needs. Thesis paper discusses reasons
why scientific literacy should be promoted among children with
special needs. Such reasons include providing greater range of
opportunities for them and equipping them to make decisions about
matters which affect their well-being. The resources for
scientific literacy should be provided. The importance of
scientific literacy among the gifted and the necessity of
assessment of scientific literacy level among children with
special needs are adequately discussed.
A Review of Federal Government's Initiatives in Information
Sourcing for the UBE
By
Rosaline Opeke
Department of Library, Archival
and information studies.
University of Ibadan
Abstract
Information sources usually consulted by the Federal
Ministries of Education (FME), Nigeria for the management of
education were reviewed. Through a desk study of documents
emanating from the activities of the FME and her many
parastatals, it was possible to determine the major sources of
information available to the ministry. Sources identified
included policy statements and legislations; statistical and
census sources; research, surveys and studies, conferences and
meetings; as well as international declarations. An assessment of
the adequacy and reliability of the sources revealed that the
ministry was exposed to a wide variety of information sources;
even though the capability of these sources and therefore the
reliability of information emanating from them could not be
immediately determined. Recommendations were made for capacity
building for information handling at all levels and for the
collection of not only quantitative data, but qualitative data as
well.
Personal and Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Female
Choice of Courses in the University of Ibadan, Ibadan
By
S.o. Adedeji & ayeni a.o.
Department of educational management
University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Abstract
This study was an investigation of the personal and
socio-economic factors that determine female choice of courses in
University of Ibadan. It is an "ex post-facto" research
conducted under a descriptive survey design. Female students in
six (Arts, Education, Pharmacy, Science, Social Sciences and
Technology) out of nine faculties were purposively sampled. The
total sample for the study was 270, which was randomly selected
from 100L-500L in the respective departments. The standard score
and the T-score were used at 0.05 level of significance for the
analysis of the data collected. The variables were significant at
Z 50 and not significant if Z<50. It was found that external
factors such as parental influence, Guidance by counsellors were
significant. Institutional factors such as: admission
requirement, universities offering the course, curriculum content
of the course were also significant. In addition, personal
factors like attainment in the O/L subjects, ambition in life and
personal interest in a course are significant. On the other way
round, ease of graduation in the department, Scholarship awards
and even male dominance of some disciplines were not significant
in this study The study recommended inter alia that parents
should encourage their wards to embrace education, which is the
lasting legacy that they can bequeath on them. The government
should also encourage universities to produce seasoned guidance
counsellors that will offer guidance services to secondary school
students in the choice of courses and career.
The Place of Values in Counselling Process
By
Elegbeleye O.s.
Department of psychology, Faculty of social sciences.
Obafemi awolowo University, Ile-ife osun state
Abstract
This study examined the place of value in counselling process.
Counselling process is defined as the effortful steps taken to
effect value oriented professional redirection of defective
behaviour attributes in clients. In categorising the values, five
typologies were identified. These are the values subsumed in
nature as it manifests in the individual's immediate
environments, values identifiable with time orientation, activity
orientation, relation orientation, and those inherent in man. The
assumptions that ought to inform the structuring of a counselling
encounter by the counsellor were highlighted. The study succeeded
in exposing counsellors to some systematic approaches of
identifying value generated behaviours and essential tips
concerning what will shape the outlook of the counsellor when in
the process of helping a client to understand himself.
Role of Educational Guidance in Career Development of
Students at All Levels
By
Bisi Obadofin
Department of Educational Foundations
Faculty of Education, Lagos State University
Ojo-Lagos.
Abstract
The study examined the role that guidance and counselling in
schools plays in achieving the goal of helping young people to
have a smooth and successful transition from school to the work
place. It was pointed out that the present guidance programmes in
schools is inadequate and also deficient. The study discussed the
role of education in career development of individuals, this
consist of lifelong process of developing work values and
learning about opportunities inter alia. The study emphasised
that education at all levels should be concerned with the
development of total human life, including the career development
needs of individuals, and that education should be adapted to
become a more relevant introduction to the world beyond it. The
place of government in helping schools to prepare young people
for the situation after school, and the responsibilities of
teachers, counsellors, social workers, and parents in helping
students to cultivate a high degree of self understanding, in
encouraging them in career planning and awareness, and in
decision making. The career development process should be at all
levels of education, and also within and outside the formal
system.
Sensori-Motor and Activity Method of Instruction for Toilet
Training the Trainable Mentally Retarded Children
By
Ojo, G.B.
Department of Special Education
University of Ibadan
Ibadan
Abstract
Toilet training is a necessity for all categories of children
including the trainable mentally retarded children. The basic
operant strategy employed in training toilet skills is behaviour
shaping, or the method of successful approximation. The writer of
this paper has employed two different techniques to toilet train
the trainable mentally retarded children. Eighteen subjects have
been used for this experimental research. Of this number, 6
subjects were assigned to each of the sensori-motor approach, the
activity method of instruction, and the control groups
respectively. Both the experimental and the control groups were
pre-tested, using toilet training skill programme. The
experimental groups were treated therapeutically for 4 weeks. The
control group was excluded. Later the experimental and the
control groups were post-tested, using the same test as for the
pre- test. The raw scores of the experimental and the control
groups were computed and compared using descriptive statistics
and analysis of covariance. The results of the means are as
follows: Sensori Motor Approach = 65.35 activity method of
instruction = 55.59, the control group = 41.42. This study
revealed that some techniques can be used to toilet train the
normal children and those with deficit behaviours.
Typology of Human Behavioural Traits for Strategic Customer
Relations
By
Balogun, S. K. and Shenge, N. A.
Department of Psychology
University of Ibadan,
Ibadan, Nigeria.
Abstract
This paper examined trait, personality, attitude and behaviour
as they relate to strategic customer relations practice. Defined
as a generalized and focalized neuropsychic system (peculiar to
the individual) with the capacity to render many stimuli
functionally equivalent, and to initiate and guide consistent
forms of adaptive and expressive behaviour, trait was observed to
have more than nominal existence. Attitude, on the other hand was
defined as the constellation of those relatively enduring traits
that characterize one individual from the other just as
personality was seen as the overall effect the individual has on
other people. While also bringing to bear the relevance of type A
and B behaviour and self-concept on strategic customer relations,
the paper stressed the need for public relations practioners to,
as a matter of regularity, employ psychological principles in the
practice of their profession. This was based on the paper's
assertion that such employment of psychological principles will
maximize public relations results.
Human Capital Development in Nigeria: A Socio-Economic Analysis
By
Patience O. Awopegba
National Centre for Economic Management
and Administration (NCEMA), Ibadan.
Abstract
The paper establishes the link between education and selected
human development indicators. Rapid socio-economic development
has been observed to depend essentially on the calibre of human
capital in a nation. Although Nigeria is one of the most populous
nations in Africa, the country is still largely under-developed.
This can be attributed partly to the unplanned efforts towards
the development of human capital through education and training.
Consequently the country has been scored low by the United
Nations in terms of its human development indicators such as life
expectancy, literacy and economic growth rates. The population
growth has continued to expand, even beyond the rate of economic
growth, a situation that gave rise to increasing poverty.
Furthermore, gender gap in access to education continued to
persist in the urban and rural areas, while dropout rates
continue to worsen. Recommendation made to redress the situation
include that human capital development should be planned and
adequately funded in line with the needs of the economy and by
applying international standards. Information about the labour
market should improve while government policy should
favour labour mobility. There should be regular interaction of
planners, employers and builders of human capital to facilitate
the process of meaningful national development.
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