http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/3 2025-09-27T08:50:37Z 2025-09-27T08:50:37Z OLUWAMOTEMI, C. A. http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/734 2018-08-13T11:42:16Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AS DETERMINANTS OF EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF ADOLESCENTS IN FOSTER HOMES IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA Authors: OLUWAMOTEMI, C. A. Abstract: Adolescents in Foster Homes (AFHs) often experience negative psychological and developmental problems, which have grave consequences on their Emotional Well-being (EWB) and Social Well-being (SWB), with an attendant effect on their future lifestyles. Previous studies have focused more on AFHs’ deviant behaviour, school adjustment and psychological well-being than on EWB and SWB as well as their predisposing factors. This study, therefore, determined the extent to which socio-environmental factors (peer influence, foster officials’ religious beliefs, media exposure, exposure to drug/substance use, neighbourhood characteristics, school climate and foster home climate) determined EWB and SWB of AFHs in Southwestern Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. Purposive sampling procedure was used to select 27 foster homes (nine public, 18 private) from the six states in Southwestern Nigeria. A combination of stratified, proportionate and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 575 AFHs inmates (339 boys, 236 girls). Socio-environmental Factors Scale (r=0.72), Emotional Well-being Scale (r=0.65), Social Well-being Scale (r=0.67) and Adolescent Fostering Scale (r=0.69) were used for the data collection. These were complemented with four Group Key Informant Interviews involving Chief Welfare Officers and assistants of four of the foster homes, and three Focus Group Discussions with AFHs. Four research questions were answered and two hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson product moment correlation and multiple regressions, while qualitative data were content analysed. Socio-environmental factors significantly influenced the EWB and SWB of AFHs (F(6,568) = 8.37, R= .29), accounting for 8.0% and 11.0% in the variance of EWB and SWB respectively. Foster home climate (β= 0.16), foster officials’ religious beliefs (β= 0.15), school climate (β= 0.13), peer influence (β= 0.91), media exposure (β= 0.09), neighbourhood characteristics (β= -0.23) and exposure to drug/substance use (β= -0.01) had relative contributions to EWB and SWB of AFHs. Furthermore, the socio-environmental factors correlated positively with the indices of emotional well-being of the AFHs as follows: self-concept (r= 0.09), self-esteem (r= 0.08), behavioural control (r= 0.07), stress management skills (r= 0.06) and resilience skills (r=0.06). Also, socio-environmental factors correlated positively with the indices of SWB as follows: environmental management skill (r= 0.08), sustained relationships (r= 0.07), good school performance (r= 0.07), assertiveness skills (r= 0.06), good social interaction (r= 0.06) and good communication skills (r= 0.05). The fostered boys had better EWB and SWB (x̅= 57.0, 60.3) than the girls (x̅= 54.9, 56.6), while the girls (x̅= 22.1) exhibited good social skills and trust than the boys (x̅= 18.0). Also, the private fostered adolescents (x̅ = 18.0) exhibited signs of greater comfort than those in the public homes (x̅ = 15.9). The AFHs were faced with the problems of attachment disorder, unhealthy development and low academic achievement. Foster home climate, foster officials’ religious beliefs, school climate, peer influence and media exposure positively influenced the emotional and social well-being of adolescents in foster homes in Southwestern Nigeria. Therefore, better social environment should be constantly sustained in foster care to ameliorate negative development of inmates. Description: A THESIS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT EDUCATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

2015-01-01T00:00:00Z SANNI, O. O. http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/740 2018-08-07T10:30:46Z

Title: BROADCAST MEDIA ORGANISATIONAL INTEROPERABILITY FACTORS AS DETERMINANTS OF COMMUNAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN OYO AND LAGOS STATES, NIGERIA Authors: SANNI, O. O. Abstract: Communal conflicts are on the increase in Nigeria with attendant negative consequences. The reportage of these conflicts brings about constraints in their management and sometimes aggravates the situation. This necessitates the interoperability of the broadcast media organisations in their reporting to enhance information sharing and consistency. Previous studies have focused more on different strategies used in Communal Conflict Management (CCM), while few have considered the contributions of interoperability factors among the broadcast media in managing such conflicts. This study, therefore, determined Broadcast Media Organisational Interoperability Factors (BMOIF) as predictors of communal conflict management in Oyo and Lagos states, Nigeria. It also examined the effectiveness of the broadcast media. The study adopted survey design. Oyo and Lagos states were purposively selected because of the presence of federal, state and privately owned media organisations. Three radio and television stations were purposively selected from each of the two states. ‘Amuludun’, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), and Splash FM radio stations, and Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), BCOS and Galaxy television stations in Oyo State; and Bond FM, Radio Lagos, Raypower FM radio stations and NTA Lagos, Lagos Television and Television Continental from Lagos State. Stratified random sampling technique was adopted in selecting 303 broadcast journalists; 958 community representatives from four (two from each state) purposively selected high conflict-prone local government areas. Media Personnel and Audience CCM Checklists, BMOIF (r=0.97) and Broadcast Media Effectiveness (BME) (r=0.99) scales were used for data collection. These were complemented with 12 and eight sessions of In-depth Interview and Focus Group Discussion respectively with selected journalists and community representatives. Data were subjected to content analysis, descriptive statistics, Pearson product moment correlation and multiple regression at 0.05 level of significance. Usage of interoperable communication (r=.87), technology (r=.86) and training (r=.85) had positive significant correlation with CCM while governance and standard operating procedure did not. The BMOIF significantly predicted CCM (F(5, 297)=194.64, R=.88); accounting for 76.6% of its variance. Usage of interoperable communication (β=.49) and technology (β=.27) had relative significant contributions to CCM while governance, standard operating procedure and training had none. The BME indices had relative significant contributions to CCM as follows: programme timing (β=.71), programme content (β=-.58) and audience reach (β=.35) while language, news coverage area, frequency of programme and reception had none. About 62.0% of Lagos State respondents indicated Television Continental as the most effective broadcast station that disseminated programmes that promote CCM and 59.8% indicated Splash FM in Oyo State. The challenges affecting broadcast media interoperability were: incessant power failure ( x ̅=3.21), telecommunication network failure (x ̅ =3.17), inadequate funding ( x ̅ =3.17), inadequate protection of journalists ( x ̅ =3.09) and old communication equipment (x ̅ =3.05). Although there were perceived advantages of interoperability in terms of easy interpersonal communication, online streaming of news; yet there was inadequacy of training opportunities. Usage of interoperable communication and technology positively influenced the management of communal conflicts in Oyo and Lagos states. There is a need to improve their usage to enhance the use of broadcast media organisations in communal conflict management. Description: A THESIS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT EDUCATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

SAVAGE, O. http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/741 2018-08-13T12:05:32Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: INDEPENDENT CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES COMMISSION'S ANTI-CORRUPTION CAMPAIGNS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE DISPOSITIONS AMONG FEMALE CIVIL SERVANTS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA Authors: SAVAGE, O. Abstract: Corrupt practices among Female Civil Servants (FCS) seem to be increasing despite the establishment of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC).The practice is compromising Good Governance Dispositions (GGDs) among the FCS. Literature has shown the extent to which ACTUs have achieved its objectives successfully in other states but the extent of its impacts on the enhancement of GGDs in Oyo state civil service has not been documented. This study, therefore, examines the impact of ACTUs on GGDs among FCS in Oyo state, Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 22 ministries and departments in the civil service of Oyo state. Stratified and proportional sampling techniques were used to select 1,176 FCS while 10 ICPC officials were also purposively selected. Five instruments were used, namely, Good Governance Inventory (r= 0.93), Female Civil Servants Work Dispositions Scale (r= 0.73), Female Civil Servants‟ Anti- Corruption Campaign Awareness Scale (r= 0.92), Service Providers/Anti - corruption Campaign Methodology Scale (r= 0.93) and ICPC‟s Anti-Corruption Campaign Inventory (r= 0.82). These were complemented with five sessions of Key Informants Interview with ICPC officials. Three research questions were answered and six hypotheses tested at P=0.05. Data were analysed using percentages, Pearson product moment correlation, multiple regression and content analyses. The FCS‟s mean age was 39 ±10.03 while 58.0% and 42.0% had positive and negative good governance dispositions respectively. The ACTUs significantly predicted GGDs among the FCS in Oyo state ((6,1169) = 112.08, R= .60) and accounted for 36.0% of the variations in GGDs. The relative contributions of ACTUson the indices of GGDs were: respect for rule of law (β=.33), the practices of openness (β=.20), accountability (β=.13), social responsiveness (β= .12), integrity (β= -.09), and transparency (β=.05). Further, respect for rule of law (r=.53), openness in discharging responsibilities (r=.49), the practices of accountability (r=.45), social responsiveness to public need (r=.42), the practice of transparency (r=.40) and upholding of integrity (r=.36) had significant positive correlations with ACTUs.Whistle blowing (50.0%), pamphlets/hand-bills (40.3%), seminars/workshops (35.5%), posters (29.1%), radio jingles (20.0%) and bill-boards (10.0%) were ACTUs‟ information dissemination methods.The FCS perceived low adoption of interactive information dissemination method in enhancing their good governance dispositions. Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission‟s Anti-corruption campaign fairly contributed to good governance dispositions of female civil servants in Oyo state. Therefore, usage of radio-jingles, posters, and bill-boards should be more encouraged to improve the disposition of the FCS towards good governance. Description: A THESIS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT EDUCATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

2015-01-01T00:00:00Z SALAMI, L. O. http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/737 2018-08-13T11:57:19Z 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: JOB-RELATED STRESSORS, EMPLOYEES' PERSONAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS AS PREDICTORS OF JOB PERFORMANCE IN THE CIVIL SERVICE OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA Authors: SALAMI, L. O. Abstract: The civil service job performance profile revealed arrays of complacency and absenteeism. This problem has been attributed partially to a mismatch in job demands, work environment, and individual abilities and behavioural pattern. Previous studies have focused on each isolated effects rather than on the multivariate impacts of the combination of these predisposing factors. This study, therefore, examined the prediction of job-related stressors, employees’ personal and organisational factors on job performance in the civil service of Oyo State, Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted. The combination of proportional, purposive, stratified and simple random sampling techniques was used in selecting 1867 civil servants (342 cadre 13 and above, 657 cadre 7- 12 and 870 cadre 1- 6) based on the size of the 10 ministries, seven departments and five agencies used. Job- Related Stressors Questionnaire (r=0.80), Employees’ Personal Factors Scale (r=0.89), Organisational Factors Scale (r=0.84) and Civil Servants’ Performance Rating Scale (r=0.76) were used to collect information from the respondents. These were complemented with 18 sessions of Indepth Interviews with civil servants; three each across the three cadres in two ministries, departments and agencies respectively. Two research questions were answered and four hypotheses tested at 0.05 significance level. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s product moment correlation, t-test, multiple regression and content analysis. Job-related stressors, employees’ personal and organisational factors had a positive significant prediction on civil service job performance in Oyo State (F(13, 1848)=83.376) and contributed 36.5% to its variance. Their relative contributions were: employees’ personal factors (β=0.11), organisational factors (β=0.09) and Job-related stressors (β=-0.04). However, job-related stressors correlated relatively with job performance as follows: workload (r=0.23), drive for greater effectiveness (r=0.23), workpace (r=0.19) and poor job skills (r=0.16). Also employees’ personal factors correlated relatively with job performance as ranked: coping skills (r=0.46), demographic characteristics (r=0.44), work-life conflict (r=0.39) and personality traits (r=0.37). While the relative correlation of organisational factors were: organisational structure (r=0.42), changes within the service (r=0.38), reward system (r=0.37) and organisational culture (r=0.25). There were significant differences in observed performance across departments (F(6, 1855)=2.136) and ministries (F(9, 1852)=2.129) sampled. The work environment was perceived not to be flexible enough to accommodate innovations and creativity. The coping skills, abilities, traits and characteristics of individual were not taken into cognizance in assigning responsibilities. Job-related stressors, employees’ personal and organisational factors positively predicted job performance of civil servants in Oyo State. Therefore, there is the need for greater considerations for the combinations of the three factors when job schedules are assigned to civil servants. There is also the need to ensure proper fits between individuals and their work environment in order to reduce the rate of work-life conflicts. Description: A THESIS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT EDUCATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

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