Research Papers/Topics in Psychology
Perception of organisational politics, organisational support and counter productive work behaviour
Abstract This study investigated the relationship between perceived organizational politics, perceived organizational support and counterproductive work behavior among Vandeikya Local Government Staff. The study adopted survey research design. A total of 400 participants completed their questionnaires and returned to the researcher. The participants comprises of male 309(76.5) and female 9(23.5) the sampling technique used was Taro Yamane sampling technique. The instrum...
THE INFLUENCE OF ISLAMOPHOBIA ON THE AVERAGE NIGERIAN UNDERGRADUATE VOTERS PERCEPTION
The paper takes a look at islamophobia in Nigeria and how it helps to shape voters consciousness in each subsequent Nigerian elections.INTRODUCTIONThe term islamophobia was derived from two distinct terms, Islam, which refers to a religion practiced by Muslims, followers of the teachings of Prophet Mohammed, and phobia, which means fear or an object or a given situation. Islamophobia is the fear/ hatred of Muslims or people who practice Islam. It is an intense dislike/fear of Islam, especiall...
EFFECTIVENESS OF HUMAN RELATIONS IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY
INTRODUCTIONHuman Resource is a management approach that is aimed at understanding how psychological and social process interacts with the work situation to influence performance. Human relations are the first major approach to emphasize information work relationship and work satisfaction.As global workplace becomes a reality, companies, both large and small require human resource. The oppressive nature or informal, email and mobile phone now ensures that a manager is continually fed with inf...
IMPACT OF ORPHANAGE HOME ON THE CHILD PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
INTRODUCTIONThe orphanage home is one of the numerous social institution that have emerged over the year to carter for some of the social needs of orphanage associated with such problems. Motherless babies have nowadays become common because of the moral decadence of the society young people who cannot cater for themselves find themselves put in the family way they end up find abandoning those innocent helpless babies. The incr...
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-ESTEEM AND LOCUS OF CONTROL AMONG WELL FUNCTIONING ADOLESCENTS
ABSTRACTThis study investigated the relationship between self-esteem and locus of control among well-functioning Adolescents. A total of 100 Adolescents (55 males and 45 females) selected from senior secondary school were used. The participants were within the age range of 15-19 years with a mean age of 17 years. Three set of instrument comprising self-esteem test (Adenyo & Oyefoso 1985) Locus of control test (Criag, Franklin & Andrew 1984) and Kohn, Brien-wood, pukening & Decicco...
INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND LOCALITY ON THE ATTITUDE OF ADOLESCENTS TOWARDS AIDS
ABSTRACTThis study investigated Influence of Gender and Locality on the Attitude of Adolescent Towards ADIS. 100 were Adolescent randomly selected from urban and rural area for the study. The age range was between 15-19 years with a mean age of 17years. Attitude towards AIDS scale Comoluabi 1995 was used for data collection. 2ï‚´2 factorial design was used and a two way ANOVA was also adopted as a statistical test, findings showed no significant gender difference. Male and female share si...
EFFECT OF GENDER AND LOCALITY ON ALTRUISTIC BEHAVIOR AMONG ADULTS
ABSTRACTThis study investigated gender and locality on altruistic behavior among adults. A total of 100 participants comprising 50 males (25 rural and 25 urban), 50 females (25 rural and 25 urban) were used. The participants who were within the age range of 25-55 years has a mean age of 41 years. A 15 tem questionnaire designed to measure-altruistic behavior was used. A 2 x 2 factorial design was adopted based on 2 levels of gender as factor; male/female, and 2 level of locality as a fa...
STUDY OF FACTORS INFLUENCING DIVORCE
ABSTRACTThis study investigated the Study of Factors Influencing Divorce. There are many factors in a marriage that can influence a divorce, this study revealed that marital infidelity plays a remarkable role in divorce among couple. It also showed that other causes of divorce ranges from childlessness, cruelty, undue interference from mother In-law and poverty. They also asserted that sexual deprivation is among the factors that can influence divorce. A total of 100 participants ...
BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS IN THE SOCIETY
BACKGROUNDBehavioural problems are bad, unacceptable behavioural in a given society. Behavioural problems (maladjustment)is defined as bad or unsatisfactory adjustment of behaviour (Webster Encyclopedia unabridged dictionary, 1994). Ross (1980) views behavioural problems to be presented when a child emits behaviour that deviates on arbitrary and relative social norm in that it occurs with a frequency or intensity that authoritative adults in the child’s environment judge under the circ...
THE ATTITUDE TO INFERTILITY BY COUPLES AND ITS EFFECT ON MARRIAGE STABILITY
Table of contentCHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to Study1.2 Statement of Problem1.3 Purpose of the Study1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses1.6 Significance of the study1.7 Scope of the Study1.8 Operational Definition of TermsCHAPTER TWOREVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE2.0 Introduction 2.1 Concept of attitude 2.1.1 Characteristics of attitudes 2.1.2 Components of attitud...
INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND SELF – ESTEEM ON DEPRESSION AMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS
ABSTRACTThis study investigated influence of gender and self-esteem on depression among diabetic patients. One hundred and thirty (130) diabetic patients (77 with low self-esteem and 53 with high self-esteem) were used. Males and females were 65 each. Self-rating depression scale Zung (1965) and index of self-esteem Hudson (1982) were used. A 2x2 factorial design was adopted while two way ANOVA statistics was used for data analysis. Gender was found to significantly influence depression among...
Transformational Leadership Style As A Catalyst For Change In The Nigerian Academia
AbstractEducation is the bedrock of every society and a tool for nation building (Adegbesan, 2011). The development of any nation is therefore engendered by the effectiveness of the various institutions that make up its educational sector. The university (also referred to as the academia) is the highest institution in the educational sector in any nation of the world. Oxford advanced learner dictionary (2011) defined the university as the highest level of education where students study for a ...
THE INCLUSIVE ROLES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO THE DISABLED
ABSTRACTThe excluded are the library patrons with disabilities. They are the disadvantaged group who are most of the time denied access to library services. They can only benefit maximally from the services of the public library if there is a conscious effort to include them. The disabled ones in this paper include the deaf and the dumb, visually impaired, physically and mentally challenged, etc. The public library has the mandate right from conception to serve both th...