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Book Review of: Scott, Laura S. (2009). Two is Enough: A Couple’s Guide to Living Childless by Choice. Berkeley: Seal Press.
No full textSources of Academic Stress among Undergraduates at University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
No full textThe academic challenges faced by university students are enormous and emerge from various sources. It is in the light of this that this study investigated the sources of academic stress among undergraduates at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Demographic variables of gender, age and mode of entry were considered. A descriptive survey design was adopted. A sample of 300 students was randomly selected across the faculties. A research question was raised and three null hypotheses were postulated respectively to guide the study. Data were collected using a researcher-designed questionnaire entitled “Sources of Academic Stress Questionnaire” (SASQ). Data analysis was done using percentages, mean and t-test. The findings of this study revealed that University of Ilorin undergraduates are exposed to different sources of academic stress which include academic overloads, fear of failure and acclimatizing to academic expectations. The findings also showed that there was no significant difference in the sources of academic stress among undergraduates at the University of Ilorin based on gender and age while there was a significant difference in the sources of academic stress among undergraduates based on mode of entry. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that orientation programs should be made compulsory for all newly admitted students and academic development programs created for returnees at faculties and departmental levels
Differentiation of Self and Hope Mediated by Resilience: Gender Differences
No full textThe intent of the present study was to examine the associations among differentiation of self, resilience and hope. Extending Bowen’s family systems theory to adolescents in a middle eastern culture, we anticipated age and gender-based differences in the level of the constructs as well as in the associations among them. Employing a multistage cluster sampling procedure, a sample of 300 adolescents (132 girls and 168 boys) ranging in age from 14 to 19 years old (M = 16.36 years; SD = 1.24) were recruited from junior and senior high schools in Khoramabad. Data were collected through self-report measures, Differentiation of Self Inventory, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and Snyder Hope Scale, and analyzed via descriptive statistics, correlations and bootstrap analyses. Higher scores of differentiation were related to greater resilience and hope. Scores on I-position, emotional cutoff and fusion with others were also associated with resilience and hope. Age and gender differences emerged in certain components of differentiation. However, a moderated mediation analysis revealed no moderating effects of age and gender in the association between differentiation and resilience. Separate gender based bootstrapping results for mediation highlighted the specific indirect paths that resilience has in the relationship between I-position and hope in adolescent boys and between emotional closeness (low emotional cutoff) and hope in adolescent girls. Findings are discussed with regard to the cross-cultural validity of Bowen family systems theory
Preventing Youth from Driving High
No full textThis paper investigates best theories and practices in the context of youth drug driving and describes initiatives aiming to decrease the incidence of youth driving high. Secondary data searches and content analysis of existent campaigns is conducted. Findings show that most initiatives properly use fear tactics and attempt to make youth feel that the issue is severe and that they are vulnerable to the negative consequences of driving high. Initiatives can become more effective if they provide specific and easy-to-follow recommendations of how to abstain from driving high, help young people abstain from driving high, make them feel that they can abstain from driving high, and showing how following the recommendations would succeed in preventing accidents. Implications and suggestions are discussed.
 
Book Review of: Scott, Laura S. (2009). Two is Enough: A Couple’s Guide to Living Childless by Choice. Berkeley: Seal Press.
No full textBook Review of: Scott, Laura S. (2009). Two is Enough: A Couple’s Guide to Living Childless by Choice. Berkeley: Seal Press.
No full textBook Review of: Scott, Laura S. (2009). Two is Enough: A Couple’s Guide to Living Childless by Choice. Berkeley: Seal Press.
No full textAnalysis of Support Systems of Elderly Persons in Lagos State, Nigeria
No full textThe advancement in age could be associated with several changes in the body. These changes might require support systems for elderly persons to function optimally. These support systems are needed to improve well-being and living conditions. This study therefore aimed at investigating the support systems of elderly persons in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and the sample was drawn from selected local government areas in Lagos state, Nigeria based on simple random, proportional and accidental sampling methods. The instrument used for data collection was entitled “Support Systems of Elderly Persons Questionnaire”. The instrument was content validated with reliability coefficients of 0.78. Data was analysed using a mean at 2.50 benchmarks and Analysis of Variance at a 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study indicated that support systems of elderly persons comprised mainly children( =3.28) and family ( =3.18) while the forms of support are household management ( =3.04) and medical care ( =3.00). There was a significant difference in the support systems of elderly persons in Lagos State, Nigeria based on age. The study therefore recommended that people should be made aware of the care requirements needed by the elderly, particularly those who are 80 years old and older
Exploring the Effects of Social Media on Interpersonal Communication among Family Members
No full textCommunication is essential toward all families and given the technology that we have today, Facebook has been one of many social media sites that lets people stay connected whereever they may be, although, not all members of the family are in to using Facebook to communicate with their loved ones. This study aims to determine the effects of social media on interpersonal communication among family members, in particular, it analyzes the effectiveness of Facebook and family communication. In connection with this, the emphasis of this study is the effects of social media on the quality of interpersonal communication skills among family members. A sample of 25% of 120 individuals from four different colleges during the 2016-17 school year were the respondents of this study. A questionnaire was given to the respondents which included their profile, number of hours and activities on Facebook, and lastly the quality of their interpersonal communications with their family members. The results of the study show that communicating through Facebook more than likely leads to misunderstandings among family members as the messages are not expressed properly. Hence, a family must take time to talk and interact with each other personally in order to avoid these kinds of conflicts and maintain a good family relationship
Drug Use Predictors Identified in the School Environment
No full textDrug use is commonplace amongst youths. Alongside the family environment, school is the second place which shapes children\u27s opinions and attitudes. The aim of this research was to identify factors in the school environment conducive to the use of legal and illegal drugs as well as those which protect against such actions. In order to answer the formulated research questions a representative sociological survey was carried out within the Podkarpackie province in Poland on a sample of nearly 2,500 students from 27 secondary schools. A stratified random sampling respondents\u27 selection method was applied. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Empirical data analysis showed the existence of interesting relationships between adolescents\u27 school activities and engaging in risky behaviours. The results of this research may be used for prevention programmes