CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Over the years and all through history it has been observed that opposite sex attracts, that is, man to woman, young boys to young girls, male child to female parent (Oedipus complex) and female child to male parent (Electra complex). This attraction could be for sexual gratification, sense of… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Sexual intercourse or coitus or copulation, is closely the insertion and thrusting of male’s penis, usually when erect into a female’s vagina for the purpose of sexual pleasure or reproduction; also known as vaginal intercourse or vaginal sex (Cecie, Ada, Irving & Kar, 2010).… Continue Reading
The study investigated the social, economic and psychological challenges of single parent family in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The study cross analyzed the degree of these challenges among the respondents in the study area. The descriptive approach was adopted for the purpose data gathering. One hundred and forty… Continue Reading
The study investigated the differential gender perception of sexual abuse among adolescents in secondary schools. Experimental design was used in order to assess the opinions of the respondent with the use of questionnaire to deduce responses from the participants. One hundred and twenty (120) students were selected randomly from three… Continue Reading
This study examined the impact of broken homes on academic performance and psychosocial adjustment of secondary school students in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State. The descriptive survey design was used in this study. The research instrument used for this study was a questionnaire tagged (BHAP) which was adapted by the… Continue Reading
This study investigated the the influence of hostel squatting on academic performance, interpersonal relationship and emotional adjustment of students in University of Lagos . The study employed a descriptive survey research design. An instrument titled: Influence of Hostel Squatting on academic performance, Interpersonal… Continue Reading
This study investigated the Influence of Parental Involvement on the Promotion of Family Life Education in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. The purpose of this research was to determine the level of family success in the promotion of the family life education and to assess the challenges affecting the family life… Continue Reading
The study basically examined the relationship between social problems in schools and academic performance of students in selected secondary schools in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State. Seven research objectives leading to seven research questions and hypotheses were stated to guide the study. A total number of 250 teachers were… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Marriage is the oldest institution in the world it was instituted by God Himself in the Garden of Eden. Marriage was not the idea of any man. It was the original idea of God Almighty. God felt the need for marriage and instituted it “And the Lord God said, it is not good that the man should be… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY. Good communication skills continue to be the foundations of learning, emotional development and socialising throughout a young person’s schooling and onward into the workplace. Young people need effective speech, language and communication skills in order to have a wide range of life… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Adolescence is the transitory period the individual passes through in his /her growth from childhood to Adulthood. Studies have shown that the period consists of pressure which may be either internal or external to the young adult (Adams, 2006 & Schneider, 2010). Besides being a transitory… Continue Reading
Although recent evidence implies linkages among depression or depressive symptoms , self-esteem, history of childhood abuse, and parenting. Children living in single family homes have different outlooks on life than children raised in a home with two parents. The financial stability, psychological effects, emotional problems, low… Continue Reading
This study examined the relationship between peer group pressure and bullying behavior among adolescents in selected secondary schools in Lagos metropolis. The descriptive survey design was used in this study. The research instrument used for this study was a questionnaire tagged PPBBAQ which was adapted by the researcher. The population… Continue Reading
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1. Background to the Study 2. Statement of Problem 3. Scope of study 4. Objectives of Study 5. Significance of Study 6. Research Questions 7. Research Hypothesis 8. Research Methodology 9. Sources of Data 1.10 Outline of Chapters CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW… Continue Reading
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1. Background to the Study 2. Statement of Problem 3. Scope of Study 4. Objectives of Study 5. Significance of Study 6. Research Questions 7. Research Hypothesis 8. Research Methodology 9. Sources of Data 1.10 Outline of Chapters CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW… Continue Reading
The study investigated the effect of group counselling on study habit of senior secondary school students’ towards schooling in Federal Government College, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Two objectives were stated and two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at .05 level of significance. Experimental design was used for the… Continue Reading
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1. Background to the Study 2. Statement of Problem 3. Scope of Study 4. Objectives of Study 5. Significance of Study 6. Research Questions 7. Research Hypothesis 8. Research Methodology 9. Sources of Data 1.10 Outline of Chapters CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW… Continue Reading
Transitional period or stage of physical and psychological human development creates in the adolescents a feeling of tension between dependency on their parents and the need to break away. Tension and behaviour disorder, disagreement increases as friends demonstrate a greater impact on one another, new influences on the adolescents that… Continue Reading
Introduction One of the leading causes of premature death in the last twenty years has been the scourge of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The disease, AIDS, was first heard of in 1981. Within twenty years, it spread to all continents of the world and remains a great killer to which no man has found a solution. In 1988 alone, about… Continue Reading
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between stressful life eventsi and anxiety during the period of adolescence. It is known that stressful life events are commonly studied risk and environmental factors in the development of psychopathology in childhood and adolescence. In addition, physical and psychological… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The research work on the gender difference and the psychological adjustments of single parent looks at the problem, challenges, courses, possible prevention to the aids of single parenting in Bayelsa. the course of single parent in mother may be at the state of… Continue Reading
This paper offers a critical account of the amnesty programme introduced by the Nigerian state in 2009. It examines the impact and limitations of the amnesty as an instrument of peacebuilding, and emphasises the need for wider reforms that address underdevelopment and poverty in the Niger Delta region. The paper argues that the amnesty… Continue Reading
Grassroots education is imperative if economic development is to be actualized. Therefore, it becomes necessary to study the primary school teachers’ perception of the Universal Basic Education (UBE). This study attempted to find out the primary school teachers’ perception of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme and their… Continue Reading
INTRODUCTION An abundance of research has shown that large transactional distance between geographically dispersed learners and supporting staff in Open and Distance learning institutions contribute to students’ feelings of isolation, low self efficacy and reduced level of motivation which culminates to poor academic performance. This study,… Continue Reading
Introduction Retirement is an integral part of a worker’s life. It is regarded as an important stage in human development the world over. People who plan their retirement well in advance adjust well to retirement, and they are likely to go through it as a honeymoon phase in which they are quite active or may go through an R and R (Rest and… Continue Reading