Faculty of Education

Contextual Stressors and Barriers to Help-Seeking Behaviours as Predictors to Depression Severity among Undergraduate Students of Tertiary Institutions in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Contextual Stressors and Barriers to Help-Seeking Behaviours as Predictors to Depression Severity among Undergraduate Students of Tertiary Institutions in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria KATO, George Usman This study assessed contextual stressors and barriers to help-seeking behaviours as predictors of depression severity among undergraduate students of tertiary institutions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study comprised 12,578 undergraduate students in FCT, Abuja. The sample size for the study was 408 undergraduate students. The multistage sampling procedure was used to draw the study sample. Contextual Stressors and Barriers to Help-Seeking Behaviours for Depression Questionnaire (CSBHSBDQ) was used for the study. The face validity was established by five experts while the reliability (internal consistency) of the CSBHSBDQ was determined using Cronbach’s alpha statistics. The reliability coefficients of 0.71 and 0.74 were obtained for sections A and B of the CSBHSBDQ respectively. The research questions were answered using point-biserial correlation. Multiple regression was used to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that there is a moderate positive relationship between depression level and social/environment (rbp = 0.32) and financial stress (rbp = 0.33), while fear of therapy (rbp = 0.37), fear of self-discovery (rbp = 0.39) and fear of stigma (rbp = 0.37) showed a moderate positive relationship between depression level and barriers to behaviours. Social/physical environment (beta = .205, p = .000 < .05) and financial stress (beta = .216, p =.000 < .05) were significant contextual stressors of depression severity among undergraduate students, while fear of therapy (beta = 1.026, p = .001 < .05), fear of self-discovery (beta = 1.026, p = .001 < .05) and fear of stigma (beta = 1.081, p = .001 < .05) were significant barriers to help-seeking behaviours of depression severity among undergraduate students. The study recommended that necessary stakeholders should embark on stigma-reduction campaigns to create awareness around campuses and help remove stereotypes associated with depression.

CAUSES OF ABSENTEEISM AMONG STUDENTS, AS PERCIEVED BY SECONDARY SCHOOLTEACHERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

CAUSES OF ABSENTEEISM AMONG STUDENTS, AS PERCIEVED BY SECONDARY SCHOOLTEACHERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA BABA, Cecilia O. Absenteeism is a major problem that poses challenges to teaching and learning, and the overall academic performance of students. This study investigated the causes of absenteeism among secondary school students, as perceived by teachers in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population comprised all secondary school teachers in Kwara State, estimated at 15,412. A sample of 378 teachers was selected using purposive, proportional, and simple random sampling techniques. The "Causes of Students' Absenteeism Questionnaire (CASAQ)" was used to collect data, which was validated and had a reliability of 0.79. The results showed that the main causes of absenteeism among secondary school students, as perceived by teachers, include long distance between school and place of residence, teachers' unfriendliness to students, and students' lack of commitment to schooling. The study also found no significant difference in the causes of absenteeism, as perceived by teachers, based on their educational qualification, marital status, and gender. Based on the findings, the study recommends building secondary schools within the community to reduce the distance from students' homes and prevent absenteeism. It also suggests that school management should ensure a good relationship between teachers and students to create a student-friendly environment. Additionally, teachers should be enlightened on strategies to reduce absenteeism among secondary school students, regardless of their gender, marital status, and educational qualification.

TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON CAUSES OF BULLYING AMONG UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION PUPILS, KWALI AREA COUNIL, ABUJA -NIGERIA

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON CAUSES OF BULLYING AMONG UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION PUPILS, KWALI AREA COUNIL, ABUJA -NIGERIA BABA, Cecilia O. The study titled 'Teachers' Perception on causes of Bullying among Universal Basic Students, Kwali Area Council, Abuja-Nigeria is a descriptive survey using questionnaire. The self-structured instrument named 'Causes of Bullying Questionnaire' (CBQ) was to elicit responses from teachers on the causes of bullying among UBE school students. The total population of UBE teachers who participated was 120. Simple random sampling was used for teachers that participated. The instrument was divided into five.

THE REALITY OF GRIEF, CRISIS AND SORROW: COUNSELING FOR THE HURTING

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

THE REALITY OF GRIEF, CRISIS AND SORROW: COUNSELING FOR THE HURTING BABA, Cecilia O. One major problem of humanity is the failure to see the reality of grief, crisis and sorrow when they strike though the three are reality and pain of human experience. Grief, Crisis and sorrow are reality in the life of every human being whether young or old, male or female, African Traditional Religionist, Muslim, or Christian. Based .on the universality of this problem the researchers discovered various stages of development of grief, crisis and sorrow as experienced by the people and provide a biblical counselling for the hurting. The researchers observed that the awareness of these potential dangers to the life of Nigerians is worthy of researching. This will contribute to an overall effectiveness when the in assisting those going through similar psychological problems various ways solutions provided are put into practice. Therefore this article discusses and provide a by which counsellors can help to educate, enlighten, comfort, heal guide for people in helping them cope with hard times as grief, crisis and sorrow.