1. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ CONCERNS AND GENDER PREFERENCES FOR COUNSELLORS

» ABSTRACT A help seeking survey and measures of socioeconomic status, cultural mistrust, and African Self consciousness were administered to 315 black college students to study attitudes toward counseling and counselor preference. Multiple Regression analysis indicated that gender, cultural mistrust, and socioeconomic status were statistically significant predictors of attitudes toward counselin...Continue Reading »

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2. MORAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

» INTRODUCTION Education is universally acclaimed as the best legacy that can be bequeathed to a child. To achieve this goal, there is no gain saying the fact that in order to provide adequate all round education the responsibility of providing should not be left in the hands of parents alone. The family, school, community must play their roles as well. Education is a very complex, time consum...Continue Reading »

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3. LEARNING DISABLED AND NORMAL ACHIEVING STUDENTS’ CAUSAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THEIR P...

» ABSTRACT Students with learning disabilities (LD), or learning difficulties, form a large significant group in China. Research has shown that the prevalence rate in young people up to the age of 18 ranges from a low of 4.86% to a high of 31.62% (He, 2005; Liu, 2000; Wang, 2003; Yao, 2009). A major reason for such a wide discrepancy is the plethora of definitions and diagnostic criterion, none of ...Continue Reading »

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4. THE PREVALENCE OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

» Abstract Principals play a pivotal role in performance of students in secondary schools. In many instances, this calls for high professional and societal demands, and expectations. As a result, principals experience stress. Studies in countries like USA, Britain, Norway, India, Nigeria and Kenya have revealed that optimal stress among principals enhances students’ performance in public examinati...Continue Reading »

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5. A STUDY OF THE DETERMINANTS OF VOCATIONAL CHOICE AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL S...

» ABSTRACT This study was designed to investigate if parents and peer groups of school students have any influence in the choice of a career among secondary school students. The relationship between the two primary factors (parental and peer group influence) and career choice was determined using Pearson product moment correlation coefficient. One research question and one hypothesis were formulate...Continue Reading »

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6. PRINCIPALS PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AS FACILITATORS

» ABSTRACT This review of literature on Quality Teaching aims to provide a theoretical background to the OECD IMHE project on the quality of teaching in higher education. It highlights the main debates on the topic to date, hoping to present the different perspectives that exist on the topic of quality in teaching. The review of the literature is organized in three main parts as to address three maj...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 6,660 engagements |

7. GENDER INEQUALITY AND THE STATUS OF WIDOWS IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNSEL...

» Abstract This study investigated the counselling needs of widows in Rivers State implication for study. The sample of this study consisted of 2000 widows from Rivers State. These widows were drawn using the purposive sampling technique. The instrument used for the data collection was a self made questionnaire widows needs assessment questionnaire (WNAQ). This was validated and its reliability coef...Continue Reading »

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8. THE COUNSELLOR AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

» Overview of research activity The Counselling and Health Psychology Research Group generally conduct research with an applied focus. Members of counselling team are particularly interested in methodological issues and provide support and input to one another regarding the research process as well as dissemination. They have an extensive range of research expertise in counselling as evidenced...Continue Reading »

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9. POST-RETIREMENT LIFE STYLES OF SOME NIGERIANS AND THE COUNSELLING IMPLICATIONS

» 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 Relaxation) phase of recuperating from stress and str...Continue Reading »

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10. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NIGERIAN MOTHER-IN=LAW AND THEIR DAUGHTERS...

» Abstract Policies that discourage violence against women and girls abound in Nigeria but have not been effectively implemented. Recorded history, recent events and happenings have shown that Nigerians still experience the occurrence of the most prevalent yet relatively hidden and ignored form of violence against women and girls. In Nigeria in recent times, findings from social research have sho...Continue Reading »

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11. THE PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF PUNISHMENT ADMINISTERED ON STUDENTS BY SECONDARY ...

» Abstract The study evaluated secondary school teachers’ perception on the effectiveness of physical punishment as a disciplinary measure in selected secondary schools in Ile Ife, Osun State. This was with a view of exploring the effects of physical punishment in encouraging or discouraging secondary school students from delinquent and violent acts. The quantitative data for the study was collect...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 9,570 engagements |

12. THE CULTURAL INFLUENCE ON THE MANIFESTATION OF DEPRESSION

» ABSTRACT Background: Depression among adolescents is an uncommon and frequently unrecognized issue in pediatrics. children and adolescents however suffer from both depression and associated symptoms.Methods: The study was carried out among adolescents in secondary schools from two states; Enugu and Ebonyi metropolises within the age range of 9 18 in Enugu metropolis. The instrument employed for...Continue Reading »

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13. EFFECT OF RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY ON THE LEVEL OF GENERAL AND EXAMINA...

» 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, therefore, examined the impact of Rational Emotive...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 7,216 engagements |

14. TEACHER’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS FEMALES AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR...

» Abstract This paper looked at one aspect of societal attitudes towards vocational education by conducting a survey involving 200 parents in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The result of the survey clearly showed that although parents recognize the employment value inherent in vocational education, they are still prepared to accept the superiority of socially prestigious and white collar...Continue Reading »

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15. SCHOOL COUNSELLOR AND PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION OF THE ESSENTIAL REQ...

» ABSTRACT 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 perceived contribution towards the success of the p...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 7,264 engagements |

16. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOUR AND THE C...

» Abstract This study of four suburban schools, two high schools, and two elementary schools, investigated how the leadership behaviors of the principal can affect the morale of the teaching staff. Questions answered included the role of participatory management and its relationship with the level of morale, differences between elementary and secondary teachers in their preference for certain leader...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 6,984 engagements |

17. COUNSELLING STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING MILITANCY AND SOCIAL RESTIVENESS IN NIGE...

» ABSTRACT 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 programme is a laudable effort but is by no means a s...Continue Reading »

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18. A PHENOMENON ON MENTAL HEALTH AS A CHALLENGE TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA AND...

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Mental health is a health issue that is in circulation, specifically among Nigerian youths. The information on the abnormal behavior has been given as one of the biggest issues facing every country, of which Nigeria and the young people are not an exception of both the challenges and the risks. It has been reported that the issue of mental health ar...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 8,525 engagements |

19. GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE PSYCHO-SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF NIGERIAN SINGLE PARENTS

» Abstract The study investigated the impact of marital conflicts on the psychosocial adjustment of adolescents in Lagos metropolis. The sample comprises 150 senior secondary two students randomly selected with the use of stratified random sampling technique from five secondary schools in five selected Local Government Areas of Lagos metropolis. It is envisaged that this study would benefit couples ...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 6,847 engagements |

20. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESSFUL LIFE EVENTS AND GENDER AMONG NIGERIANS

» Abstract 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 symptoms of anxiety are often associated with stressf...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 6,347 engagements |

21. SCHOOL COUNSELORS’ ROLES IN PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF HIV AND AIDS IN NIGERIA

» 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 5.8 million new cases occurred, bringing the total num...Continue Reading »

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22. USING SCHOOL SOCIETIES AS A MEANS OF VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

» INTRODUCTION Vocational education in Nigeria is the product of an extended evolutionary process. Economic, educational, and societal issues have repeatedly exerted influence on the definition of vocational education, as well as on how, when, where, and to whom it will be provided. There are many legal definitions of vocational education (i.e., how vocational education is defined by law). These ...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 6,167 engagements |

23. COUNSELLING: A STRONG TOOL FOR CHECKING EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE AND COPING WITH ...

» ABSTRACT Secondary school students³ perceptions of examination malpractices and examination ethics were assessed. The participants were drawn from Secondary Schools in the Benin Metropolis of Nigeria. The study revealed that majority of the students believed that their indulgence in examination mal practice was a common occurrence, which will be difficult to eradicate. Parents, teachers and scho...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 10,237 engagements |

24. SUBJECT COMBINATION/CHOICES AND OCCUPATIONAL RELEVANCE

» ABSTRACT One of the developmental tasks of any individual is the preparation for a career. The study was aimed at investigating the relevance of subject selection of school going adolescents in relation to their career aspiration. It was aimed at examining the influence of age and sex on career choice. One of the hypotheses raised was that there will be no significant difference between career cho...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 7,950 engagements |

25. THE PREVALENCE OF UNRESOLVED GRIEF AMONG BEREAVED PARENTS IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNS...

» ABSTRACT The loss of an infant through stillbirth, miscarriage, or neonatal death is recognized as a traumatic life event. Predictors of development of complicated grief after prenatal loss include lack of social support, pre existing relationship difficulties, or absence of surviving children, as well as ambivalent attitudes or heightened perception of the reality of the pregnancy. Risk of compli...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 6,158 engagements |

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