ABSTRACT The developed economies of the world have advanced in the goal of achieving a balance between population growth rate and economic resources. In view of this, measures have been taken which include family planning, sex education, among others in controlling such growth. The major aim borne in mind towards effecting this policy is the […]
SCHOOL PROJECT TOPICS BY DEPARTMENT: Sociology and Anthropology Project topics and materials
PERCEPTION AND CARE OF THE AGED AMONG THE ADOLESCENTS
ABSTRACT Aging is both a ‘natural’ and ‘universal’ process; but growing old can be as peaceful as it can be traumatic, especially in a transitional society. The perception of the younger generation towards the aged is a global phenomenon. How the aged are perceived goes a long way in determining how they are treated or […]
THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN NIGERIA POLITICS (A CASE STUDY OF EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)
ABSTRACT Political participation is at the heart of Democracy. The more people participate the more legitimate a democratic government is. Though political participation is found to be liberal and unrestrictive, research has shown that women who constitute more than half of the Nigeria’s national population continue to suffer marginalization and discrimination. Empirical findings have revealed that women […]
THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL ABUSE ON HEALTH BEHAVIOR OF YOUTH AND OLDER ADULT (A STUDY OF EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)
ABSTRACT Alcohol consumption among different ethnic groups in Nigeria has a long history, especially among those groups where it was not forbidden by religion. In the traditional era, alcohol played complex roles in the socio-cultural relationships of different communities. It was used for rituals, marriage ceremonies, chieftaincy enthronements, etc. It was mainly consumed by male […]
EFFECT OF BROKEN HOME ON CHILDREN
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION In Nigeria society the child is highly cherished not only by the parents but also by the family. Community and the state in general. It constitutes the most valuable resources to all. It is with the child that community of the family stock is assured. To every home the child is a […]
Cause and Effect of Youth Unemployment in Nigeria
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Title page Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Table of content Abstract Certification CHAPTER ONE Introduction Statement of the problem Significance of the study Justification of study Relevant research question Aims and objectives of the study Definition of concept General description of the study Scope of the study Methodology 1.11Research design 1.12Hypothesis CHAPTER TWO: […]
INCIDENCE OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AMONG FEMALE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF BENIN CITY)
(A CASE STUDY OF BENIN CITY) TABLE OF CONTENT Title Page———II Certification——–III Dedication ——–IV Acknowledgment——- V Table of Content——-VII CHAPTER ONE 1.1Background of Study——1 1.2Statement of Problem—–5 1.3Purpose/Objectives of the Study—-6 1.4Scope of Study——-7 1.5Significance of Study—–7 1.6Hypotheses——-8 1.7Operational Definition of Terms—-8 CHAPTER TWO 2.0Literature Review ——11 2.1Theoretical Framework —–11 2.2Review of Relevant Concepts—-26 CHAPTER […]
Effects of Drug Abuse on Mental Health
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION Drug abuse is the habitual abuse of licit of illicit drugs to the extent that the abuse substantially injuries a person’s health or substantially interferes with his or her social or economic functioning. Furthermore, any person who has lost the power of self-control over the use of drugs is considered a […]
INCIDENCE OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AMONG FEMALE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1BACKGROUND OF STUDY The choice of this topic came just at the right time when female involvement in criminal acts and juvenile delinquency has reached an alarming rates. It is completely impossible to talk of a society free from juvenile delinquency. Juvenile delinquency has long been recognized and wide spread problem in […]
THE INFLUENCE OF REWARD ADMINISTRATION ON TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
ABSTRACT Consequent upon titanic competition that has beclouded business environment of all sorts, organizations have employed myriad of strategies. Positive reward to workers for good performance by management is among the motivational tools employed by management to enhance productivity and maintain high standard products. Organizations that are indifferent to motivational tool suffer lack of productivity […]
THE EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY This research work is on the effects of Drug Abuse among University undergraduates in Nigeria. It appears that not only the use of drugs that create problems but rather their misuse. In other words the widespread use of drugs has not only turned our attention to the dynamics […]
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TOWARDS HOMOSEXUALITY AND IT’S IMPLICATION ON SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT
ABSTRACT With civilization and urbanization on the increase in Nigeria today and also freedom from parents enjoyed by youths and students in various institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, different kinds of sexual orientation has developed which homosexual is one of them. Homosexuality being the romantic or sexual intercourse or behaviour between members of the […]
ASSESSMENT OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR WOMEN
ABSTRACT The major objective of this research was to examine the problems and prospects of women and access to reproductive healthcare services in Dutsin-Ma local government area of Katsina State. The study was hinged on four major objectives which were to ascertain the state of women reproductive services, determine whether women have access to reproductive […]
A STUDY ON EFFECTS OF BROKEN HOMES ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT The study examines the causes and the implications of broken homes on child development. This is as a result of the fact that the scourge of criminality and any other social vises are attributed to children from broken homes. The study reviewed some relevant literature based on the objectives of the study, and functionalist […]
SPORT COACHING AND PEACE BUILDING
ABSTRACT The study, “Sport coaching and peace building” is aimed at raveling the role of sport as a unifying agency and a tool for bringing about peace and development thereby reducing crime and delinquency in Nigeria, a case study of Plateau state. Nigeria is a complex nation and multi regional, ethnic, political, religious and culturally […]
A SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF COPING STRATEGIES OF SAMARU RESIDENTS ON POOR WATER SUPPLY
ABSTRACT The research is an in-depth analysis on a sociological analysis of coping strategies of Samaru residents on poor water supply. The study examined the effect, consequences and ways of tackling the issue of poor water supply in the community as a whole with particular reference to examining the existing causes and effects of diseases […]
SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACT OF CHILDLESS
ABSTRACT The research is an analysis of the socio-cultural impact of childless married couples, and it was carried out in Fagge local government area of Kano state. The study explored ways of reducing pressure both from the family and the society as a whole with particular reference to examining the existing causes and effects of […]
THE ROLE OF POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN COMBATING CRIME
ABSTRACT The aim of this research was to examine the role of police-community relations in combating crime in Nasarawa Local Government, Kano State. However other specific objectives are to examine the role of police-community relations in combating crime; to assess the relationship between the police and community in combating crime; to examine the challenges of […]
ROLE OF CITIZENS IN COMMUNITY POLICINGIN
ABSTRACT This research was initiated to assess the role of citizens in community policing in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. The specific objectives include: to examine the nature of crime in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area; to identify the factors that facilitate crime in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of Katsina State; to identify the […]
PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG YOUTHS
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the public perception of drug abuse among the youths of Sabon-Gari area of Zaria city, Kaduna State. In order to achieve this aim, four research objectives and some research questions were formulated to guide this study. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background of the Study According to […]
PERCEPTION AND IMPACT OF CAMPUS DATING AMONG STUDENTS
ABSTRACT This research was set out to thoroughly assess the perception and impact of campus dating among students of Federal University Dutsin-ma, Katsina State. The major objectives of this study were to: examine the nature of romantic relationship in Federal University Dutsin-ma; examine the perception of campus dating in Federal University Dutsin-ma; identify the social factors that facilitates […]
IMPACT OF CONFLICT ON AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT: A STUDY OF CLASH BETWEEN FULANI-HERDSMEN AND TIV-FARMERS
ABSTRACT This work is focused on finding the impact of conflict on agricultural output in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.The study reviewed literature that relates to the concept under study, its effect and solutions.The study also reviews three theories: Functionalism, Marxism and Human need theory.But only human need theory propounded byJohn Burton were […]
THE EFFECTS OF UNEMPLOYMENT, AMONG YOUTHS
ABSTRACT The concept, unemployment is better mentioned than experienced. Our country, Nigeria, is hard hit with the problem of unemployment of youth. This research aims at finding out the effects of youth unemployment to the economy of Nigeria, its causes and challenges. Over the years, different regimes have embarked on various programmes with the aim […]
EFFECT OF DIVORCE AMONG HAUSA COMMUNITY
ABSTACT This study was initiated to investigate the effect of divorce among the Hausa community with particular reference to Dutsin-ma local government area in Katsina state. Other specific objectives are to: examine the factors responsible for divorce among Hausas in Dutsin-Ma Local Government; examine the effects of divorce among Hausas in Dutsin-Ma Local Government and […]
THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF CIGARETTE SMOKING AMONG YOUTH
ABSTRACT This study is set to examine the causes and consequences of cigarette smoking among youths in Dutsinma local government Area of Katsina State. The study examined the factors responsible for youth involvement in cigarette smoking and its effect on the health and general well-being of youths in the study area. The study employed the […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS
ABSTRACT This study aims at assessment of pulic perception of women participation in politics in Dutsin-ma local government area of Katsina State. The study investigate the factors that influence participation of women in Nigerian politics among these factors are: Educating women equally with men, empowering women economically eliminate some cultural beliefs and the review of […]
POVERTY AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE
ABSTRACT This study was initiated to investigate the relationship between poverty and access to justice in Dutsin-ma local government. Specific objectives of the research are to: identify the spread and availability relative distance of court services; review the trial process and determine its ease and affordability to the citizens; make an assessment of poverty in […]
STUDENTS’ AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS RISK FACTORS FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
ABSTRACT The prevalence rate of high blood pressure (HBP) among youths in Nigeria and the world at large is said to be on the increase. This is attributed to lack of knowledge of several modifiable risk factors (excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, lack of exercise etc) and non-modifiable risk factors (age, hereditary, race and sex). Literatures […]
SOCIO-CULTURAL BASES OF CHILD ABUSE
ABSTRACT This research work has conducted to find out the socio cultural practices of people in Katsina State that encourage child abuse. The study focused on the type of child abuse, perpetrators, and implications of child abuse to the society, victims and the families. The study adopted structural functionalist Theory. This approach sees society as […]
ASSESSMENT OF POLIOMYELITIS IMMUNIZATION
ABSTRACT Poliomyelitis immunization is a public health measure which prevents the death of children under 5years of age. Despite the benefits of this immunization, it has been reported that there is still resistance to polio immunization. It is based on this, that this study was undertaken to assess the level of acceptance of polio immunization […]
PATTERNS OF UTILIZATION OF MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
ABSTRACT Women in most parts of Niger State face constraints in obtaining and utilizing quality maternal health services. This study was carried out to identify the availability, quality and patterns of utilization of maternal health services in Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Niger State, Nigeria. Utilizing the cross-sectional survey design, the political economy and […]
THE IMPLICATIONS OF STREET CHILDREN ON SECURITY
ABSTRACT Security challenges are one of the major social problems confronting not only Sokoto Metropolis or Nigeria in general, but most of the third world countries and some other parts of the world. Street children are often found to be active participants in most of the social uprisings that were witnessed in some parts of […]
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND PLACEMENT POLICIES OF ORGANIZATIONS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Recruitments selection and placement function is an important task of personnel management. It is a function that determines who is employed and filled vacant position for the smooth running of the organization. In Nigeria the recruitment, selection and placement function is not justly done because of the complex nature of the society. It is […]
THE ATTITUDE OF MEN TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING
ABSTRACT This research work focused on the attitude of men towards family planning in Sokoto North Local Government, 50 questionnaire where designed and distributed among the target population in the study area multi-stage cluster sampling techniques was use to select 4 wards out of the entire ward of the study area which consist upon ended […]
ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL COMMUNITIES
ABSTRACT The poor state of some rural community is becoming an unpleasant sight in this present age where development has suddenly become the order of the day even in the government of the nation. Several scholars therefore have ascribed this unpleasantness to Local Governments. Thus, this research examined the role of local government council in […]
CULTURAL PRACTICES AND INFANT MORTALITY
ABSTRACT Save the children initiative (2014), estimated general infant mortality rate to be 100 deaths per 1,000 live births for the 2011-2014 period (NPC, 2014). Regionally, south east, south west, north east and northwest have infant mortality rates of 74, 81, 129 and 139 deaths per 1,000 live births respectively. Indicating the highest concentration in […]
CULTURAL BELIEF AND IMMUNIZATION
ABSTRACT The hostility of community member towards immunization has been a concern to the health workers and this has been attributed to their cultural belief. The objective of this study is therefore to examine cultural beliefs and immunization of children. 120 questionnaire were administered were designed for three categories of respondents who are parent, health […]
ANALYSIS OF THE RIGHTS OF INMATES
ABSTRACT Prisons in many countries of the world are overcrowded and congested, have decaying infrastructure, lack hygiene and adequate health facilities, and, as such, prisoner’s health and life are in danger. An attempt to analyze the rights of inmates in Kaura Namoda Satalite prison is the major objective. Moreover, survey research was used for the […]
AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMMES
ABSTRACT The reasons certain groups of people remain enriched by polio immunization services and why others reject them, have been a concern to researchers, some have attributed it to religious and traditional beliefs while others suggested that it is as a result in different attitude prediction and beliefs of people. The objective of the study […]
THE NATURE AND CONSEQUENCE OF LABELING DEVIANT IN NIGERIA
Abstract The aim of the article is to provide a theoretical nexus between social values, deviance and security in Nigeria. In Nigeria today, society at large is threatened by deviance, crime, conflict and violence which are violations of societal values and norms of security and welfare of the citizenry. People now show an increased interest […]
A STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF HOME MOVIES ON THE DRESSING PATTERNS OF STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
ABSTRACT This study, The Influence of Home Movies on the Dressing Patterns of Students of Tertiary Institutions in Abia state, notes that home movies mediate in the culture of students of tertiary institutions in Abia state especially as it relates to their dressing patterns. Research has shown that, Movies, like books, are important medium of cultural transmission […]
INFLUENCE OF CELEBRITIES’ DRESSING STYLES ON STUDENTS’ CHOICE OF CLOTHING AND SOCIALIZATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the influence of Celebrities’ Dressing Styles on Students’ Choice of Clothing and Socialization in tertiary institutions in Kaduna state, Nigeria. Four objectives, four research question and four null hypotheses were formulated as well as review of relevant literatures to the study. The study was a survey research […]
THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTION IN NATION BUILDING
ABSTRACT This project work was an insight into the roles and contributions of traditional institution to nation building. After independence, Nigeria leaders were faced with the challenge of ensuring an economically, politically, and socio-cultural strong united and invisible Nigeria. This task would not be left for the elected state leaders alone hence the need for […]
THE ROLE OF INFERTILITY IN MARITAL DISSOLUTION
ABSTRACT This study attempts to find out the association between the experience of infertility and marital dissolution the theories used in this study are phenomenology, social learning theory and symbolic internationalism. The method employed in the study is qualitative research methods which is the survey method. By this method quantitative data was generated through the […]
THE IMPACT OF TOURISM IN ALLEVIATING POVERTY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Tourism is one the largest and fastest growing industries in the world. It is an increasingly important source of income, employment and wealth in many countries. Its rapid expansion has, however, had detrimental environmental (and Scio- cultural) impacts on many regions. In this research I examine the main economic benefits and environmental impacts of […]
THE IMPACT OF OVER POPULATION IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT This project research work has been designed to carefully and critically investigate and examine “The impact of over population in the socio-economic development of Nigeria’’ using Osisioma Ngwa Local Government in Abia State (particularly, Aba town) as a case study, it also contains some other sub-topics such as the causes of over population, benefits […]
THE CHALLENGES FACING PRISON REFORMS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to find out the challenges facing prison reforms in Nigeria, using the maximum security prison which locks only male prisoners and the female security prison, both of which are in Kirikiri, Lagos. Fifty respondents which include both the staff and the inmates of the two prisons (female […]
THE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF POVERTY AS A DISEASE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION The statistical analysis of poverty as a disease in Nigeria is a project of interest that is relevant to be discussed, checked, and if possible enhance the complete eradication of poverty in a society like Nigeria. The level of poverty in Nigeria has been massive, pervasive, and chronic, engulfing a […]
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS HIV/AIDS AND SEXUAL NETWORKING AMONG INTERCITY COMMERCIAL DRIVERS
ABSTRACT This study investigated the Knowledge and Attitude towards HIV/AIDS and Sexual Networking among Intercity Commercials Drivers in Eti-Osa L.G.A of Lagos State. The purpose of this research was to examine the knowledge of intercity commercial drivers towards HIV/AIDS, to examine the attitude of intercity commercial drivers towards HIV/AIDS, to examine the attitude of intercity commercial drivers […]
IMPACT OF PETROLEUM PRODUCT SCARCITY ON THE CAPACITY UTILIZATION
ABSTRACT The topic of this project report is impact of petroleum product scarcity on capacity utilization. A case study of Emenite Nigeria limited. The purpose of the study is to identify the impact of petroleum products scarcity on the capacity of utilization of Emenite Nig. Ltd. In carrying out this study the researcher will adopt the […]
FAMILY INSTABILITY AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
ABSTRACT The family as a universal social institution exists in all human society. It forms the basis without which no society can survive. It is from here the individual picks up a “self” through the process of socialization. Various factors have been associated with delinquency, but the most important is the quality of relationship between […]
CAUSES AND EFFECT OF NEGATIVE ATTITUDE TO IMMUNIZATION AMONG COUPLES
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Lack of information has been associated with couples anxiety or concern in a number of healthcare areas. OBJECTIVES: (1) Identify the proportion of parents who agreed, were neutral, and disagreed that they had access to enough information to make a decision about immunizing their child; (2) examine how parents who agreed and disagreed […]
THE EFFECT OF SEXUALITY EDUCATION AMONG HOUSEHOLD AND ADOLESCENTS’ RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR
ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of sexuality education among household and adolescents’ risky sexual behaviour in Ibadan north local government area of Oyo State. It was discovered from real life observation and past research works done by various scholars that sex education was not welled managed among parents, care givers, the school system and the community at […]
CORRELATES OF PERSONAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS ON ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT OF WORKERS OF PRIVATE SECTORS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Organizational commitment (OC) has been in existence for many years and had been identified as a central construct in understanding the relationship between the employee and the employer (Allen & Meyer 1996). Definitions of the construct indicate its significance in binding the individual both to the organization and […]
IMPACT OF ANTI-HIV/AIDS PROGRAMMES OF ABS TELEVISION ON THE SEXUAL HABITS OF YOUTHS
Abstract (Bilteneven 1973:11) says that a mass media can take message around the world. The stimulus for this on the research is to find out the impact of ANTI – HIV/AIDS on the sexual habits of youths especially youth that reside in Ekwulobia Aguata local Government Area. As the saying goes “that youth are the […]
APPRAISAL OF ILLITERATE MOTHERS PERCEPTION ON BIRTH CONTROL
ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to find out the attitude of illiterate mothers in Onitsha North L.G.A toward birth control. This project tries to find out why these illiterate mothers neglect birth control thus produce as many children as possible even to their own detriment. To make this study successful, questionnaires were used to collect […]
THE ROLE OF YOUTHS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT This study is a determination of the level of participation of youth in community development in Oredo Local Government Area. The main objectives of the study were to examine the extent to which the youth have and can still contribute their strength meaningfully to the development of their communities. Also the study tried to […]
THE EFFECT OF INSURGENCY ON BASIC EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The study investigated effects of insurgency on universal basic education in Borno state and other states in Nigeria. Basic education is the first level of education for children at primary 1 level to basic 9 which is the Junior Secondary School level in Nigeria. However, achieving education for all Nigeria children, Borno state need […]
KNOWLEDGE OF SEX EDUCATION AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT The study investigated the level of knowledge of sex education among in-school adolescents in Benin City looking at the influences which gender, class level and school-type whether single sex school or mixed sex school has on the level of knowledge of sex education. Cross sectional survey research design was adopted to study 120 students […]
THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF CONTRACEPTION AMONG MALE ADOLESCENT STUDENTS
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Contraceptives are drugs or device used to prevent a woman from being pregnant and also used to protect men and women from sexually transmitted diseases. How can this be driven home is truth to our adolescences, utilized to reduce our teaming population and to reduce the diseases that are sexually transmitted. The project was done in […]
THE INFLUENCE OF PERCEIVED YOUTH CULTURE ON SOCIAL ORIENTATION OF UNDERGRADUATES
ABSTRACT The study examined the influence of youth culture on the social orientation of adolescents in University of Lagos, Akoka Lagos. The descriptive research survey was employed to assess the opinions of the respondents. A total of 120 (one hundred and twenty) students were sampled for this study. Four null hypotheses were formulated and tested […]
THE INFLUENCE OF SELF-TALK ON ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTATION AMONG ADOLESCENTS
ABSTRACT This study examined the influence of self-talk on achievement orientation among adolescents in Surulere LED Lagos State. Four hypotheses were formulated to guide the study: · There is no significant influence of self-talk on achievement orientation of adolescent. · There is no significant impact of age on self-talk and achievement orientation of adolescents. · There is no […]
THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS ON MARITAL STABILITY
ABSTRACT The study examined the influence of socio-economic status on marital stability among couples in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State. Some relevant and related literature was reviewed in this study. The descriptive survey research design was employed in this study for the assessment of the respondents’ opinion with the application of the questionnaire […]
THE INFLUENCE OF TELEVISED AGGRESSION AND PORNOGRAPHY ON THE SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF ADOLESCENTS
ABSTRACT This study investigated the influence of televised aggression and pornography on adolescents in secondary schools in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State. A sample of 120 students randomly selected from 4 senior secondary school children in public schools were used. They were made up of 60 boys and 60 girls. A well constructed […]
THE PERCEPTION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TOWARDS THE USE OF CONTRACEPTIVES
ABSTRACT The study attempted to investigate the perception of undergraduate student towards the use of contraceptives at the University of Lagos. In this study, relevant and extensive literatures were reviewed under relevant sub-heading. Also, the descriptive survey research design was used in the assessment of the respondents’ opinions with the use of the questionnaire and […]
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF INTER ETHNIC CONFLICTS ON SOCIAL HEALTH WORKERS IN NIGERIA
Abstract This research work was conducted to examine the psychological effects of inter ethnic conflicts on social health workers in Nigeria. The survey research design was used in carrying out the study since it required the collection of data from a large number of respondents within the limited time scheduled for the completion of the project. […]
THE ROLES OF ELDER IN THE PROMOTION OF HEALTHY LIVING OF THE FAMILY
ABSTRACT The study assessed the roles of the promotion of the family in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State. The discipline research method was used in totalcarrying out the study The population for the study were elderly who are within the age bracjket of 65 years and above (male and female) in Ojo local Government […]
WORK EFFICIENCY OF PORT HEALTH EMPLOYEES; AN OUTCOME OF CREATIVITY AND EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE (EVD) RISK TAKING BEHAVIOUR
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION The recent outbreak of the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria placed a high demand on the work efficiency of the Port Health Services Employees in all the ports of entry to Nigeria. Employees of the Port Health Services of the Nigeria Ministry of Health were on the spotlight as it […]
KNOWLEDGE, BELIEF AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS HIV/AIDS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS
ABSTRACT The study examines knowledge, belief and attitude towards HIV/AIDS among secondary school adolescents in Arigbajo Community, Ifo Local Government, Area of Ogun State.Three research questions and three research hypotheses guided the study, relevant literature on the identified variable were reviewed. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The sample for the study […]
ADMISSION BARRIERS INTO NIGERIA UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT THE STUDY INVESTIGATED THE BARRIERSOFADMISSION TO UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA A CASE STUDY OF Lagos state university. A structured open ended interview questionnaire was used for the study. The sample comprised of 50 respondents who were 20 applicants of university admission, 20 individuals from different the FESTAC community and 10 university lecturers from LASU Raji […]
ATTITUDE OF OKADA RIDERS TOWARDS THE USE OF HEAD CRASH HELMET AND SAFETY
ABSTRACT The study was on Attitude of Okada riders towards the use of crash helmet and safety. The study was carried out at Ojodu Local Government area of Lagos State. The research design use in this study in the non-experimental research design. The research population at the Okada riders at the Ojodu Local Government. No sample […]
HOME VARIABLE AND MAL-ADJUSTED BEHAVIOR AMONG ADOLESCENTS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The home is a mini society and the society grows out of the home. The child is conceived at home and born at home, so the home is its first port of call (Odunukwe, 2008). The child moves from the home to the community and then to […]
INFLUENCE OF FAMILY –TYPE AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY ON ADOLESCENT’S INVOLVEMENT IN PREMARITAL SEX
ABSTRACT The study examined Influence of family –type and juvenile delinquency on adolescent’s involvement in premarital sex in Bariga local government area. Four research questions and four hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The sample size consisted of 200 Senior Secondary School Students randomly selected. The statistical methods adopted were descriptive and inferential statistics. The major […]
THE INFLUENCE OF NEED SATISFACTION ON PRONENESS TO STEALING AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS
ABSTRACT The study attempted to examine the influence of need satisfaction on proneness to stealing among students at University of Lagos. Some literatures were reviewed under relevant sub-headings. The descriptive survey research design was employed in this study in order to assess the opinions of the selected respondents using the questionnaire and the sampling technique. […]
THE INFLUENCE OF FATHERING STYLE ON SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS
ABSTRACT This study examined the influence of fathering style on social adjustment among adolescents in Surulere LED of Lagos State. Four hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. To achieve this aim, the researcher formulated four hypothesis to guide the study: There is no significant influence of fathering styles on social adjustment of adolescents. There […]
THE INFLUENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON FAMILY RELATIONSHIP AMONG COUPLES
ABSTRACT The study examined the influence of domestic violence on family relationship among couples in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State. Descriptive research survey design was used, while a self-designed questionnaire was used as the major instrument. A total of 102 respondents were sampled. Four null hypotheses were formulated and tested using the independent […]
THE INFLUENCE OF CHILD ABUSE ON THE SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF PUPILS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT The study examined the influence of child abuse on the social adjustment of children in primary schools in Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. In this study, some relevant and extensive literatures were review under relevant sub-headings. The descriptive research survey was used to assess the respondents; opinions using the questionnaire and the […]
THE INFLUENCE OF CHILD ABUSE ON SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT
ABSTRACT The study examined the influence of child abuse on the social adjustment of students in secondary schools in Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. The descriptive research survey was used to assess the respondents’ opinions using a researcher designed questionnaire. One hundred and twenty respondents were selected for the study using the stratified […]
IMPACT OF POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMMES ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC LIVES OF SLUM DWELLERS
ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of poverty alleviation programmes on the socio-economic lives of slum dwellers, a case study of Agege Area of Lagos State. Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the population sample. A questionnaire was constructed from the hypothesis drawn out by the researcher and was used to elicit information […]
THE EFFECT OF WORKING MOTHERS’ CAREER ON THE SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF STUDENTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT The study examined the effect of working mothers’ career on the social adjustment of students in selected secondary schools in Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State. In this study, some relevant and related literature reviews were carried out under sub-headings. The descriptive research survey design was applied in the assessment of the respondents’ […]
THE DETERMINANT OF USERS’ CHOICE OF MOBILE SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE NIGERIAN TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY
ABSTRACT This research work determinant of users choice of mobile telecommunication in Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of this study comprised all the student of University of Lagos, Akoka. The simple random sampling technique was used to select 250 respondents from the population used for the study. […]
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STEP-FATHERING AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT This study attempted to investigate the relationship between step-fathering and personality development among SS II students in secondary schools in Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. Relevant literature review was carried out under sub-headings. The descriptive research survey was used to assess the opinions of the selected respondents using the questionnaire and the […]
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONALITY TYPES AND DELINQUENT BEHAVIOUR
ABSTRACT This study examined personality variables and delinquent behaviour of adolescents in selected secondary schools in Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. In this study, relevant and extensive literatures were reviewed under sub-headings. The descriptive survey research design was used to assess the opinions of selected respondents with the application of the questionnaire and […]
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILD’S RIGHTS ACT AND GIRL CHILD EDUCATION
ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of girl-child rights on education in missionary secondary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria. The descriptive research design was used in order to assess the opinions of the respondents using the questionnaire and the sampling technique. A total of 300 (Three Hundred) respondents (made up of 150 males and 150 […]
PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF ECONOMIC FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION (EFCC) IN CURBING CORRUPTION
ABSTRACT The major objective of (EFCC) Economic Financial Crime Commission is the issue of upsurge of corruption in Nigeria. Nigeria law enforcement agency fight against financial crime such as Fraud (419) and money laundry the research examined the impact of (EFCC) the pressing of resolved problem facing Nigeria is corruption practice among the leaders. As […]
POLYGAMY AND FAMILY SIZE AS DETERMINANTS OF STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT The study examines the effect of polygamy and large family size on students’ academic performance in selected secondary schools in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. The descriptive research survey was employed in the assessment of the respondents’ opinions with the aid of a questionnaire. A total of 350 (three hundred and fifty) […]
PERSONALITY DISPOSITIONS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
ABSTRACT This study examined the influence of Personality Dispositions and Academic Achievement among University of Lagos Students. In this study, the relevant and related literatures were reviewed under selected sub-headings. The descriptive research survey was used in this study in order to assess the opinions of the selected respondents with the application of the questionnaire […]
PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF SEXUALITY EDUCATION, SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL FACTORS ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OF ADOLESCENTS
ABSTRACT The study examined the influence of socio-economic, culture, sexuality education and risky behaviour on adolescent reproductive health in selected secondary schools in Kosofe and Shomolu Local Government Areas of Lagos State. The survey research design was adopted for the study. 150 participants selected through random sampling technique constituted sample for the study. The variables […]
PARENTAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT This study analysed the parental Socio-Economic background and students’ academic performance in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State, using the descriptive research design and the population of all the teachers and students in the Public Senior Secondary Schools a sample of 40 students and 10 teachers were randomly […]
PARENTAL INFLUENCE ON THE CHOICE OF CAREER AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ABSTRACT An exploration of parents critical role in their children‘s career choices and aspirations was the primary focus of this paper. This study was carried out to identify parental influence on the child’s learning and his future life endeavour. A population of 200 students drawn from five Secondary Schools in Shomolu Local Government Area of […]
INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL SEPARATION ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ IN EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT
ABSTRACT This study examined the influence of parental Separation on Academic Achievement of Secondary School Student in Lagos Educational District II. Descriptive research design was used. The population for the study comprised all the secondary school students in Lagos Educational District II. Stratified Random technique was used to collect the sample. The instrument for the […]
HOME FACTORS AS CORRELATES OF ACADEMIC STAFF JOB PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT This study examined the influence of home factors on academic staff job performance at the University of Lagos. In carrying out the study, five research questions and null hypotheses each were postulated to guide the study. The descriptive research design was used for the study. A modified version of instrument used by other researchers […]
HEALTH PROFILE OF PRISON INMATES IN NIGERIAN PRISON SERVICES
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Health conditions refer to the health status, health related issues and situations. In this case, with special reference to inmates who are confined in the four walls of the prison. The word health can be used in a number of ways. In the past health meant only […]
EVALUATION OF JOB MOBILITY (PROMOTION) OF MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEES
ABSTRACT This study examined whether any difference exists in the job mobility (promotion) of male and female who are employed in the banking institutions in Nigeria, especially Zenith Bank. The essence of the study is to assert or disregard discriminatory practices of not having equitable number of women being promoted in position of decision making […]
DECLINING PRISON FACILITIES AS IMPEDIMENT TO THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS
ABSTRACT The study was designed to establish whether declining prison facilities interfered with the rehabilitation of offenders in Ikoyi prison, Lagos State, Nigeria. An approach drawing from both quantitative and qualitative methodologies was adopted. A cross-sectional survey and in-depth interview of prisoners enabled the exploration of specific objectives formulated around the purpose of the study, which […]
ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, BELIEFS AND PRACTICES IN PREGNANT WOMEN
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to examine the effect of nutritional knowledge on nutritional practice and belief among pregnant women in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State. The study focused on women attending the ante-natal clinic at five Health Centres in Lagos State. The subjects were made of women of various ages with […]
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE SMOKING HABIT AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ABSTRACT This research was undertaken to study the smoking habit among senior secondary school students in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State. The aim of the study was to let them the knowledge on the negative effect smoking has on their health, their academic performances and leadership role in our society. The sample for […]
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CAREER ASPIRATIONS OF STUDENTS IN RURAL AND URBAN SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT This study attempted to examine whether there is a relationship between school location and career aspirations of students. Some related and relevant literature were reviewed under sub headings such as the concept of career and career choice, theories of career choice, peer influence on career choice among others. The descriptive research survey design was […]
PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AS PREDICTORS OF MARITAL STABILITY AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
ABSTRACT This study examined the psychosocial factors as predictors of marital stability among married women in private universities in Ogun State. Two hundred (N=200) women were randomly selected using stratified random sampling technique. Family Assessment Device, a subscale of McMaster Family Functioning Scales and Psychosocial Factors of Marital Stability Questionnaire (PSFMSQ) were used to measure […]
PSYCHO-SOCIAL FACTORS INFLUENCING MARITAL INSTABILITY OF WOMEN
ABSTRACT Marriage is the institution in society in which a man and woman are joined in a special kind of social and legal dependence to found and maintain a family. It is the building block ofhuman society, and when the foundation of society is weakened, considerable damage results. Therefore, the growth of any society depends largely on the […]