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Publication Title Practitioners' Understanding of Assessment in Early Years in Delta North Senatorial District Download PDF
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Publisher University of Delta, Journal of Contemporary Studies in Education
Publication Authors Chenube Olufunke
Year Published 2012-02-02
Abstract Many practitioners do not clearly understand the nature and scope of assessment in the early years. This study, therefore, focused on Practitioners' understanding of the assessment of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The descriptive research method was used for the study. The study's target population was all the Delta North Senatorial District nursery teachers. However, one hundred and eight teachers were purposively selected for the study from 2 Local Government Areas in the District. Three research questions were raised, and one null hypothesis was formulated to guide this study. The instrument used for data collection was developed and validated by the researcher; it was tagged 'Practitioners Understanding of Assessment in Early Years'. The result established no relationship between what they think they know and what they should know. In actual practice, most of the practitioners sampled do not understand the nature and scope of assessment in early years. Recommendations were made amongst which that practitioners working with children below age six in both public and private settings should be retrained on the nature of assessment in the early years to avoid the challenge of over schooling children.
Publication Title Perception of teachers on prospects and challenges of digital assessment in elementary in Delta State Nigeria.
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Publication Authors Chenube O., Omumu F., Alordiah C.,Oji J., Osagiede M., Okokoyo I. & Agbajor H.T
Year Published 2018-08-08
Abstract It is not enough to teach children with ICT tools, and there is the need to scale up and expand the use of these tools in assessment. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to analyze teachers' perceptions of the prospects and challenges in using ICT tools in assessment in elementary schools in Delta State. A quantitative survey research design was used to collect the data randomly from a sample of 183 school teachers in 18 elementary schools in the three senatorial districts in Delta State, Nigeria. The results showed that teachers responded positively to almost all the twelve likely benefits of digital assessment to students; ranging from the fact that digital assessment will help learners live in the reality of their age, be equipped gradually with relevant skills needed at a higher level. The study also established the likely challenges schools will encounter in the journey to digital assessment, and these include, lack or inadequate computers, connectivity, network and classroom space. Therefore, it is recommended that relevant authorities implement new technologies into the school assessment system.
Publication Title Strategies for Reduction of School Dropout of the Girl-Child Due to Pregnancy Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of the Forum for African Women Educationalists
Publication Authors Chenube O., Aluede O., Omumu O., Ariyibi A., Saidu R., & Oduma., J.
Year Published 2017-07-07
Abstract Statistics show that more girls drop out of school between primary and the tertiary levels of education than males. One of the major causes of female dropout is untimely pregnancy. This paper focuses on the consequences of untimely pregnancy, strategies that can be employed in the prevention of teenage pregnancy and reduction of school dropout because of pregnancy. The actual fact is, the impact of adolescent pregnancy is not only felt by the girl, her family but the society at large. Educating and keeping girls in schools or empowering them with adequate skills and vocations are imperative for national development. It is therefore recommended that systematic and accurate sex education should be introduced in the school curricular from Junior Secondary One.
Publication Title Chenube, O., Anaezionwu, V. & Moemeke, C.
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Publisher Journal of Early Childhood Association of Nigeria (JECAN)
Publication Authors Perception of Preschoolers on Teachers’ Verbal and Psychological Abuse.
Year Published 2017-07-07
Abstract The impact of verbal and psychological abuse of children may not be immediate but lifelong. Many parents and teachers take verbal abuse as normal without considering the emotional wounds and pains it leaves on young children. This study focused on preschoolers’ experiences of verbal and psychological abuse by their teachers. One hundred and one preschoolers in five public ECCE centres in Delta North Senatorial District were purposively selected for the study. The instrument used for the study was preschoolers’ Verbal and Psychological Abuse Questionnaire developed and validated by the researchers. The result of the study established the prevalence of verbal and psychological abuse on preschoolers. It was recommended that schools should put strategies in place to identify and sanction teachers and caregivers who abuse children verbally or psychologically.
Publication Title Psychological well-being as a predictor of marital stability among employed married women in Lagos State, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Journal of Educational and Social Research
Publication Authors • Okojide, A., Adekeye, O. A., Adejumo,G.O., Amoo, E., Chenube, O. Omumu, F. & Adeusi, S. O.
Year Published 2023-01-05
Abstract One of the globally acclaimed means of strengthening family relationship is marital stability. It is viewed as a very important and essential element in sustaining the growth of societal and engendering sustainable national development. Globally, marriage as an institution is facing unmatched instability, which is a threat to family life. Some elements have been acknowledged as prognosticators of marital stability. While some have been empirically tested, some are mere theoretical postulations. Therefore, this study explored the degree at which psychological well-being predicts marital stability among women in the study location. The study made use of the survey design. For data collection, a questionnaire form labeled Psychological Well-Being and Marital Stability Scale was use with 540 married female secondary school teachers and married female commercial bank workers randomly selected for the study. One research question and two research hypotheses were raised. Findings revealed a more occurrence of psychological well-being among employed women and a significant influence of psychological well-being on marital stability (R=.184, R2=0.034, F=3.104, p<0.005). In addition, there was no significant difference in participants’ marital stability. Recommendations were made in line with the findings. We concluded that positive relation with others as an indicator of psychological well-being is positively related to marital stability. Also, the 69.8% prevalence of marital stability and 30.2% instability, as shown in the study, calls for public concern.
Publication Title Subjective Experiences and Meaning Associated with Drug Use and Addiction in Nigeria: A Mixed Method Approach Download PDF
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Publisher Global Journal of Health Science
Publication Authors Olujide A. Adekeye , Jonathan A. Odukoya, Olufunke Chenube , David O. Igbokwe, Angie Igbinoba3 & Elizabeth I. Olowookere1
Year Published 2017-05-29
Abstract Purpose: Nigeria is experiencing an increased rate of drug use among young people. Studies have shown a very high rate of drug use and addiction among university undergraduates and this study was aimed at examining the experiences and meanings associated with drug abuse and addiction among university students, while also identifying the causative factors of the use of psychoactive substances. Methods: The study, which is a mixed method, made use of an adapted and validated version of the drug abuse screening test (DAST-10) scale to measure drug use and emotional intelligence questionnaire was used to measure an aspect of psychosocial functioning and interviews were used to explore the subjective experiences of six participants. Both purposive and snowball sampling techniques were employed. The quantitative data generated were coded and entered into the statistical package for social sciences and results were presented using descriptive tables. Results: The results showed no significant relationship and a negative correlation between drug abuse and emotional intelligence (r = -0.229, p> 0.05). The qualitative data was transcribed and coded using thematic coding where themes are extracted from each transcript. The most commonly used substances were codeine (85%), alcohol (75%), cannabis (70%), tramadol (65%), rohypnol (65%), and tobacco (50%). Qualitative data shows that the participants exercised some sort of willpower over the use of psychoactive substances and the major reason for use was to seek a new experience. Conclusion: This study brought to the fore the evidence that personal meanings and experiences come into play in taking decisions on drinking or substance use, and this should be considered when interventions are planned.
Publication Title Dataset on perception of public college students on underage drinking in Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Data in Brief
Publication Authors Olujide A. Adekeye , Emmanuel O. Amoo , Sussan O. Adeusi , Olufunke O. Chenube , Frederick Ahmadu , Joseph Idoko
Year Published 2019-04-19
Abstract Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among youths in Nigeria. Underage drinking poses a serious public health problem in most colleges, and despite the health and safety risks, consumption of alcohol is rising. Having recourse to the public health objective on alcohol by the World Health Organisation, which is to reduce the health burden caused by the harmful use of alcohol, thereby saving lives and reducing injuries, this data article explored the nature of alcohol use among college students, binge drinking, and the consequences of alcohol consumption. Secondary school students are in a developmental transition, and this comes with debilitating effects such as risky alcohol use, which affects their health and educational attainment [1], [2]. This data article consists of data obtained from 809 (ages 14–20) participants from selected schools in Ota, near Lagos State, Nigeria. For data collection, the youth questionnaire on underage drinking was employed. This data article presents information on participants' alcohol demographics. Analyses of the data can provide insights into heavy episodic drinking (HED), ever-drinkers, the prevalence of alcohol consumption, strategies to reduce alcohol use, reasons for underage drinking, and the effects of alcohol consumption. The data will be useful for public health interventions.
Publication Title Socio-cultural Correlates of Alcohol Use and Abuse among High School Students in Ota Download PDF
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Publisher Singapore Journal of Scientific Research
Publication Authors Olujide A. Adekeye, , Olufunke O. Chenube, Florence Omumu, , Emmanuel O. Amoo, Mofoluwake P. Ajayi and Tosin Bisi-Adeniyi
Year Published 2020-04-19
Abstract Background and Objective: Studies have linked young people with various risky behaviors such as smoking, drunk-driving, risky sexual behaviours and alcohol abuse. In reality of the increases in prevalence and incidence of alcohol consumption among students in urban areas in Nigeria, this study was structured to explore alcohol use and abuse among high school students in Ota with emphasis on determining the socio-cultural factors predicting alcohol use and abuse. Materials and Methods: The survey was a multistage stratified sampling survey of students in Ota, a popular suburb in the outskirt of the metropolitan city of Lagos. The participants comprised of 678 students (mean age = 15.59, SD = 1.96) who volunteered for the study. The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) and a structured questionnaire was used to collect data on the variables of interest. Results: This study revealed that parents use of alcohol, peer use, age at first use and community reactions (how elders reacts to young people’s alcohol use or misuse) were significant predictors of alcohol use and abuse among young people. However, community reaction to drug use was the most significant predictor of participants alcohol use and abuse. This was closely followed by parental use, participant’s age and peer influence. Conclusion: The sociocultural factors identified in this study exert tremendous influence on student’s alcohol use and subsequent abuse.
Publication Title Efficacy of Therapeutic Role-Play on Bullying Perpetration among Secondary School Students in Lagos State Download PDF
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Publisher Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences
Publication Authors Agatha Nwabueze1, Olujide Adekeye, Gbadebo O. Adejumo, Sussan O. Adeusi, Florence Omumu, Olufunke Chenube
Year Published 2022-12-28
Abstract BACKGROUND: School bullying has become worrisome all over the world. There is no adequate information on bullying in schools in Nigeria, especially regarding the prevalence and treatment programme. Therefore, this descriptive study examined the efficacy of therapeutic role-plays on bullying perpetration among secondary school students in Lagos State. AIM: This descriptive study examined the efficacy of therapeutic role-plays on bullying perpetration among secondary school students in Lagos State. METHODS: The study adopted both survey and experimental designs. The study was in two phases and covered the two of the six educational districts of Lagos State. One thousand, four hundred and forty (1440) participants took part in the prevalence study, while one hundred and thirty-eight participated in the second phase, which was an experimental study. RESULTS: The finding revealed a significant effect of therapeutic role-play in treating bullying perpetrations among secondary school students (t = 72.822, df = 68; p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The study concluded that therapeutic role-play effectively reduces bullying perpetrations. Therefore, counsellors should adopt psychological interventions like therapeutic role-play to reduce bullying perpetrations in secondary schools
Publication Title Assessment of Alcohol and Substance Use among Undergraduates in Selected Private Universities in Southwest Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS
Publication Authors Adekeye, Olujide A. , Adeusi, Sussan O.1 , Chenube, Olufunke O., Ahmadu, Frederick O. and Sholarin, Muyiwa A.
Year Published 2015-03-11
Abstract Introduction: The use of alcohol dates back to time immemorial. The use of alcohol and other substances such as cannabis, nicotine, ecstasy and other amphetamines among students in tertiary institutions is widespread. Use of alcohol and other substances has negative effects both on its user and the society at large; hence, the urgent need to identify factors that contribute to the continued use of these drugs Methodology: 431 students between ages 15 and 25 (n=431, mean=18.7 (+/-2.3 years) were randomly selected from four private tertiary institutions in Southwest Nigeria. An adapted and validated version of the World Health Organization (WHO) questionnaire on drug use surveys was employed for data collection. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Amongst the respondents, cigarette smoking (81%) and alcohol (72%) use had the highest prevalence followed by use of coffee, energy drinks and kolanut (69%). Past and current use of alcohol occurred more among the males. There was no significant contribution of parental use (? = -.145; t = 1.813; p>0.05) and peer influence (? = 0.006; t = 0.164; p>0.05) on student’s use of alcohol, however, age (? = -.338; t = 4.140; p<0.005) was a strong predictor of students use of alcohol and other substances. Conclusion: There is need for urgent public health preventive intervention on our campuses. More educational campaigns on the negative consequences of alcohol and substance use is advocated. The use of alcohol and other substances poses a grave challenge to the future of our future generations. It should be discouraged by all.
Publication Title PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT OF DEPRESSION ANXIETY STRESS SCALE (DASS-21) AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DELTA STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR EMOTIONAL COUNSELLING Download PDF
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Publisher Jigawa Journal of Educational Research (JJER)
Publication Authors Pauline Ifeyinwa Tibi PhD, Caroline Ochuko Alordiah PhD, Florence Chiedu Omumu PhD & Olufunke Chenube PhD
Year Published 2023-01-30
Abstract Mental health problems are becoming a major concern among Nigerian secondary school students, hence the need for relevant and dependable metrics for evaluating these problems. The psychometric qualities of the DASS-21 scale must be assessed in this population to ensure its utility. The study validated the scale's dimensionality, item fit, suitability of answer categories, and reliability using Rasch Model. Participants included 950 secondary school students from different schools across the three senatorial districts of Delta State, Nigeria. The scale showed a single dimension (unidimensionality), indicating that the items are moderately difficult and appropriate for the target population. The scale is sensitive to differences in emotional distress levels among respondents. Also, the person reliability value wass 0.806 and the item reliability value wass 0.9315, indicating that the Rasch model reliably measured the latent trait of interest in the amongst of secondary school students in Nigeria. The study recommended that the DASS-21 scale can be used as a valid tool for the assessment of mental health problems in secondary school students in Nigeria
Publication Title QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: A FUTURE ROAD MAP FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHERS IN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher University of Delta Journal of Contemporary Studies in Education
Publication Authors Caroline Ochuko Alordiah ; Pauline Ifeyinwa Tib, Florence Chiedu Omumu ; Olufunke Chenube ; Clara Dumebi Moemeke; Isabella Ezinwa Okokoyo
Year Published 2023-10-02
Abstract This article examines the issues of using qualitative methods in educational research among Nigerians. With the increase in the need to properly understand the issues, phenomena, and activities around educational settings, the need to encourage researchers to use qualitative methods is paramount. This paper explores the different designs, data collection techniques, sampling methods and how to ensure validity and ethical consideration. The article also investigated the benefits and shortcomings of qualitative research. The paper provided a model to demonstrate the future directions of qualitative educational research in Nigeria. It was recommended that educational researchers should carry out the actions provided in the model. If done, it will provide a springboard for properly integrating qualitative approaches into educational research.
Publication Title Low Utilisation of Online Research Resources by Lecturers: Causes and Remedies Download PDF
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Publisher Information and Knowledge Management
Publication Authors Florence Omumu, Olufunke Chenube & Caroline Alordiah
Year Published 2022-06-20
Abstract Research findings are vital to a country's progress; hence, conducting research is essential. Numerous online research resources (ORRs) are available to assist with the research process in the twenty-first century. Apps and websites that researchers can utilise to aid their research are known as online research resources. Online research resources have been known to affect the research process positively. Nevertheless, researchers in developing countries seem not to be using them. This paper explored the reasons for not using them and how to correct the errors. The population of this study comprised lecturers in tertiary institutions in three states in Nigeria. The sample consisted of 54 lecturers (48% female and 52% male). The study used a semi-structured interview technique to gather the data, which was analysed using the thematic technique. The findings indicated that the causes of low utilisation of online research resources included an inadequate demonstration of the needed skills, awareness, interest, and willingness to embrace new technologies. Others are that online research resources were not included in tertiary institutions curriculum and poor mentoring process. In addition, poor internet services, poor sensitisation, irregular electricity supply, and few experts in that area were other reasons. The remedies identified by the respondents include workshops, seminars, and training that institutions and academic associations should carry out. Creating more awareness, personal development, and productive mentorship should be addressed by academia. Others were that the online research resources should be included in the curriculum of tertiary institutions and WIFI services should be provided in all tertiary institutions. If these remedies are implemented, there will likely be an increase in the utilisation of online research resources during the research process. This study's findings have implications for Nigeria and other developing countries. Replication of this study in other developing countries will improve the validity of our findings
Publication Title Socio-cultural norms encouraging violence against women (VAW) from a popular ethnic group in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria and the roles of schools in preventing VA Download PDF
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Publisher Cogent Social Sciences
Publication Authors C. O. Alordiah, F.C. Omumu, H. I. Owamah, O. Chenube, I. E. Okokoyo, M. A. Osagiede & H. T Agbajo
Year Published 2022-07-27
Abstract Existing literature has shown that violence against women (VAW) is still common in Africa. Harmful traditional cultural norms have contributed to VAW. The identification and the awareness of the negative effect of these socio-cultural norms (SCN) will reduce VAW in Nigeria. This work looks at the socio-cultural norms (SCN) that lead to violence against rural and sub-urban Nigerian women. A mixed research approach involving 400 people from Ikaland of different age levels, marital status, and educational attainment was adopted. More than 75% of the respondents agreed that blaming the wife for her husband’s angry outburst, not prospering, and his mysterious death are the leading promoters of VAW. Others are; that a woman is not accorded respect if she is not married, and it is not proper for a wife to deed any landed property in her name. Participants suggested that schools could minimise these SCN by using the teaching-learning process, mass media, and professional academic associations to carry out public campaigns. This investigation adds to the current body of information on SCN that promote VAW in the various ethnic groups and provides ways the schools an contribute to combating these norms. Educational stakeholders should implement the recommended school ways of eliminating these identified socio-cultural norms.
Publication Title TRAINEES’ PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN A 3-DAY WORKSHOP ON CHILD- CENTERED METHODOLOGIES IN EARLY YEARS Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of Research in Education and Sustainable Development
Publication Authors Egede, B.A.J; Ajudeonu H.I & Chenube, O
Year Published 2021-10-30
Abstract Early Childhood and Care Education (ECCE) has attracted global focus as governments of members of United Nations (UN) strive to meet target 4.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to ensure that all girls and boys have equal access to quality care and preprimary education by 2030. ECCE specialists and stakeholders in Nigeria are involved in various ways, including the organisation of workshops for carers and teachers to meet the target. In this paper, we present the perceptions of trainees on their learning experiences in a 3-day workshop organised for carers and teachers, focusing on child-centered approaches and methodologies in the early years Using a descriptive survey design, all the trainees rated the extent to which they learned the methodologies in a Likert-questionnaire. The results suggested that the trainees’ perceptions on the learning of all the methodologies were positive and were neither influenced by their teaching experiences nor their age. Furthermore, their positive perceptions were highest for the following: approaches/methodologies. ? Using circle time. ? Developing children’s physical domain ? Making children learn through play ? Developing children’s cognitive domain. Moreover, their perceptions were lowest for the following: o Developing practical ideas for including communities and parents in the classroom Principles of the Montessori approach o Preparing assessment reports in the early years Based on the result of this study, we concluded that the workshop enhanced the competence and confidence of the trainees to render care and teach in their schools and made recommendations for sustaining the gains.
Publication Title ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES: CAUSES AND IMPACT ON BEHAVIORAL ISSUES AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING OF CHILDREN IN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher ZAMFARA IJOH
Publication Authors Olufunke Chenube
Year Published 2023-06-01
Abstract The adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, that children in Nigeria are exposed to have a significant influence on their behaviour and emotional health. This study investigates the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Nigeria and highlights the factors that contribute to their occurrence, such as poverty, socioeconomic inequality, and unhealthy family dynamics. The adverse impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on children's behavioural issues, such as aggression, impulsivity, and problems with self-regulation are investigated, as are the consequences on children's academic achievement, their social relationships, and the dangers of engaging in dangerous behaviours. The study also focuses on potential interventions that can be used to reduce the negative effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). These interventions include increasing awareness, increasing access to child-friendly mental health services, strengthening social support systems, implementing child protection laws, and promoting parenting programmes, and integrating trauma-informed care This paper recommends the urgent need for collaborative efforts and the prioritising of children's well-being in order to build a caring environment where Nigerian children may thrive and overcome the problems associated with ACE.
Publication Title Commercial Cyclists (Okada Riders) and Alcohol Related Problems in Delta State, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Covenant University
Publication Authors Florence Omumu, Pauline Tibi & Olufunke Chenube
Year Published 2017-06-30
Abstract : Driving under the influence of alcohol has been identified in past studies and reports as the major cause of road accidents and other public health issues. Commercial cyclists (popularly known as okada riders in Nigeria) pose a great danger to the public in most part of Nigeria because of their reckless riding behaviours. This study therefore examined the prevalence and problems of drinking among okada riders in Delta State, Nigeria. It is a cross sectional study of 250 okada riders across Delta State. Two sets of scales were used to collect data from the various parks. The AUDIT scale was used to establish the prevalence of alcohol drinking while the second scale teased out the problems associated with drinking. The results showed the prevalence of drinking, their perception about the problems associated with drinking and the number of accidents they have had in the past. The regression analysis showed drinking prevalence and occurrence of accidents and other public health concerns... It was therefore recommended that the drinking-driving policy in Nigeria should be strengthened as the advocacy on harm reduction is gaining global concern.
Publication Title Public College Students’ Perception of Underage Drinking In Nigeria: Analysis of Current Issues Download PDF
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Publisher Canadian Center of Science and Education
Publication Authors Olujide A. Adekeye, Florence Omumu , Olufunke O. Chenube,, Emmanuel O. Amoo, Sussan O. Adeusi & Muyiwa A. Solarin
Year Published 2019-06-30
Abstract Background: Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among youths in Nigerian. Currently, underage drinking has become a serious public health problem in most colleges and despite the health and safety risk, consumption of alcohol is rising. Having recourse to the public health objective on alcohol by the World Health organization, which is to reduce the health burden caused by the harmful use of alcohol, thereby saving lives and reducing injuries, this study explored the nature of alcohol use among college students, binge drinking and the consequences of alcohol consumption. Secondary school students are in a transition developmentally and this comes with its debilitating effects such as risky alcohol use which affects their health and educational attainment (Loukas, Cance, & Batanova, 2016; Adekeye, 2012). Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of 809 college students (ages 14–20 years) using the research survey method. For data collection, an adapted and validated version of the youth questionnaire on underage drinking was employed. Results: Bivariate analysis found that more male students consume beer and spirits while wine was the reported preference of female students. Heavy episodic drinking (HED) was discovered among few male students while 50.2% of the sample had their first drink between ages 14 and 17. 81% of the sample had ever drank alcohol while more than half (65%) of the sample consume alcohol once in a month. Further analyses show prevalence of alcohol consumption, strategies to reducing alcohol use, reasons for underage drinking and effects of alcohol consumption. Conclusions: A majority of underage students supported increasing efforts to control underage drinking. The students reported that an effective approach to decreasing alcohol use could be public presentations by people who have been seriously hurt or impaired by alcohol use. This will be a veritable public health intervention
Publication Title Parents’ Alcohol Drinking Habits on in-School Adolescents’ Present and Future Drinking Download PDF
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Publisher Covenant University
Publication Authors Olufunke Chenube Olujide Adekeye & Florence Omumu
Year Published 2021-12-30
Abstract The family plays a key role in young people’s behaviour both now and in the future. This study examined the influence of parents’ drinking habits on in-school adolescents’ present and future drinking habits. The research design is a cross-sectional descriptive study of 337 senior secondary students randomly selected from ten high schools in Delta North Senatorial Districts, South-South, Nigeria. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain data from the respondents. The data obtained were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result showed the number of parents who drink, how and where the adolescents were introduced to alcohol or ‘tasted ‘alcohol for the first time and those who have continued after their first experience. The results also indicated those who have not tasted alcohol but intend to do so in the future. There was a significant association between the alcohol drinking status of respondents and that of their parents. Parent-child dynamism should be considered on alcohol harm reduction among young people.
Publication Title BULLYING BEHAVIOUR AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: ANALYSIS OF PREVALENCE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES Download PDF
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Publisher ICERI
Publication Authors Olujide A. Adekeye, Amos A. Alao, Olufunke Chenube, Sussan O. Adeusi. Ben C.E. Agoha, David O. Igbokwe, Frederick Ahmadu, Moneke N. Ezinne
Year Published 2016-06-16
Abstract Introduction: This study sought to investigate the prevalence of bullying as well as to identify gender differences that exist in bullying behaviour. Bullying occurs mostly among children and adolescents in several settings such as schools and on the streets. The thrust of this study is on bullying that occur in schools. Methodology: Four hundred secondary school students (mean age = 17.8, SD = 1.2) were randomly selected in four urban secondary school students in Lagos. The descriptive survey research design was employed for this study. A research question and one research hypothesis were raised and tested. The Bullying Prevalence Questionnaire (BPQ) by Rigby and Slee was adopted for data collection in this study. Results: There was a high prevalence of bullying behaviour among the participants’. The result showed a significant gender differences in the prevalence of bullying behaviour (t = 3.135, df = 398, p < 0.05), the perpetration of bullying behaviour (t = .349, df = 156, p < 0.05) and in being a victims of bullying behaviour (t = 1.332, df = 171, p < 0.05). Conclusion: To prevent psychopathological tendencies among victims of bullying, educational administrators are encouraged to put mechanisms in place to check incidences of bullying behaviour before they fester and to encourage victims to report acts of bullying, with perpetrators sanctioned accordingly.
Publication Title NDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LEARNING ON TASK ACHIEVEMENT: IMPACT ON PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher ICERI 2017
Publication Authors Susan O. Adeusi, Olufunke O. Chenube, Abiodun M. Gesinde, Olujide A. Adekeye, Ebikaboere Ovia
Year Published 2017-11-18
Abstract Background: The study examined the effect of individual versus group learning experiences on the task achievement among pupils. For pupils, how the learning occurs and what goes on while they are learning impacts on their academic performance. In doing this, teachers use several means to enhance their teaching so as to ensure that the pupils are able to understand what they are taught. Method: The design was experimental in nature. Data were obtained from twenty four (24) primary six pupils. Two hypotheses were tested using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Results revealed there was a significant difference in the performance of task given to those who were exposed to group learning and those who were exposed to individual learning (U= 20,000, N1= 12, N2= 12, p= 0.000), but there was no significant difference in the performance in task achievement between males and females exposed to individual learning (U= 11,000, N1= 6, N2= 6, p= 0.310) and group learning (U= 16,000, N1= 6, N2= 6, p= 0.82). Conclusion: From the study, pupils who were exposed to group learning performed better to those exposed to individual learning. Teachers are to encourage pupils to use group learning to improve performance. It is recommended that teachers create a classroom environment that facilitates children’s interactions and collaborations. At this stage, collaborative learning may be more beneficial.