Research Papers/Topics in Sociology

FACTORS AFFECTING YOUTHS' PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS

The youths can be a creative force and a dynamic source of sustainable innovation; however they also face issues of poverty, barriers to education, and limited employment prospects and opportunities. There are numerous advantages attached to the inclusion of youth in politics, having charismatic and passionate youths who are politically conscious will foster a rapid growth and development in all sectors of the economy. Also, the youths are better performers in the area of sensitization and mo...

INSECURITY IN NIGERIA AND THE CHURCH’S CHARACTER: AN EXEGETICAL STUDY OF PSALMS 91:1-16

The Nigerian society is really experiencing a high level of insecurity in both the northern and southern part. This has become a major issue for the country since 1990 when the activities of the Niger Delta militants started until recent times when Boko Haram insurgents arose in the Northern part of the country. Since then, Nigeria has witnessed unprecedented security challenges. These challenges ranges from kidnapping, suicide attacks, bombings, ritual killings, assassinations, armed robbery...

MESSIANIC ROLE OF (BIBLICAL) KING DAVID AND CHALLENGE TO MODERN RULERS

King David who was a shepherd boy became Israel’s third and most important king. He is the most frequently mentioned human in the Old Testament, and the second most frequently mentioned human in the entire Bible. He is a main character in the Old Testament books of 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and 2 Chronicles. He is also mentioned in several other books, and nearly half of the Psalms are attributed to him. Today, David is most famous for being the boy who defeated a giant with a sling...

Level of Videogames Addiction of Senior High School Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic

The purpose of this study is to find out the level of videogames addiction of Senior High School students during this pandemic and how it affects the factors under time management, physical health, mental health and social interaction. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Is there a significant difference in the level of e-games addiction to Senior High School students before and during this Covid-19 pandemic? Is there a significant difference in the level of e-games addiction to Senior High School stude...

Perception of Household Towards Property Losses Due to Fire to Fire Accidents: The Case of Incidents at Burayu Town Oromiya Special Zone

                                      Abstract This thesis studied about the Perception of Household towards Property Losses Due to Fire Accident in the Case of Incidences at Burayu Town Oromiya Special Zone. The general objective of this thesis was to survey the Perception of Household towards Property losses due to fire accidents in Burayu Town. The researcher employed mixed  research methodologies .Qualitative data analyzed responded  (from in -depth,...

An Appraisal of the Socio-Economic Implications of Boko Haram Insurgency (A Study of Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria)

ABSTRACTThis study examines the socio-economic implications of Boko Haram in Yola, Adamawa State. Specifically, the study intends to determine the effect of Boko haram insurgency on the economic activities of people in Yola metropolis; to identifies the effects of Boko Haram insurgency on the household education; to examine the roles of Boko haram insurgency on the religions activities among people; to identifies the effects of Boko haram insurgency on the access to health service, as well as...

An Examination of the Causes and Implications of Prostitution Among University Students in Nigeria (A Study of IBB University Lapai, Niger State)

This research focuses on the an examination of the cause and implications of prostitution among university students in Nigeria: A study of IBB university Lapai Niger State. The aim and objective of the study is to provide an examination on the causes and implications of of prostitution among university students. Three theories were used to explain implication of prostitution and the theory also explain the reason for the involvement in prostitution (The theories include Strain Anomie theory a...

Influence Of Youth Self-help Group Members’ Skills On Group Perfomance In Aldai Constituency, Nandi County, Kenya

The study explored youth self-help groups performance in relation to members skill levels. It focuses on the effects of acquired skills through education and training on the performance of youth Self-Help Groups. Although a number of studies have been done on youth groups, little knowledge exist on the relationship between skills acquired and the performance of such youth groups. In Kenya, youth programmes such as Youth Development Fund requires the youth to form groups to access finance...

Diversification Of Livelihood Strategies Among Isiria Maasai Of Lolgorien Ward, Narok County, Kenya

This study aimed at identifying, documenting and analysing alternative livelihood strategies adopted by Isiria Maasai due to socio-economic changes that made pastoralism vulnerable and unsustainable. It also sought to identify challenges encountered and suggest possible measures of redress. The study was carried out in Lolgorien and Ang’ata Barrikoi wards of Kilgoris Constituency in Narok County. A sample of 160 households and six key informants were selected and data was collected usi...

Intergenerational Caregiving Of Orphans And Vulnerable Children: A Case Of Nyumbani Village, Kitui County Kenya

ABSTRACT The society is increasingly marked by the number of children who are left without parents due to economic disenfranchisement, residential displacement, drug and alcohol addiction, homicide, high rates of incarceration and diseases such as Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The AIDS epidemic has yielded a remarkable generational shift pushing the responsibility for child rearing. The present situation is that grandparents are now taking on parenting roles for which they ...

Influence Of Definitions Of Malaria Illness On Health-Seeking Behavior In Homabay County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Malaria poses a great challenge to countries in the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, malaria is among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. This disease kills many people despite the interventions that have been put in place. This study explored the influence of definitions of malaria illness on health-seeking behavior in Homabay County, Kenya. The objectives of this study were to document the socio-demographic characteristics of residents of Homabay County, to establish the de...

The Effectiveness Of Olgulului Predator Consolation Scheme In Addressing Humanpredator Conflict In Amboseli National Park, Kenya

ABSTRACT The study provides in-depth understanding of human-predator conflict which involves livestock killing by wild animals (lions, leopard, hyena, cheetah and leopards) and the livestock farmer’s kill wild predators to secure their livelihoods. Globally and locally, human-predator conflict efforts to minimize conflicts included compensation for livestock losses, human death / injury and support to social development programs. Whilst acknowledging efforts made to address the human-predat...

Influence Of Organizational Practices On Time Management And Outcomes: The Federal Inland Revenue Service In Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria

ABSTRACT Organizations are primarily designed to achieve some specific goals. The fact remains that workers in every organization have a role to play for the purpose of achieving goals which organizations are designed to achieve. Directly or indirectly, therefore, workers‟ commitment to the realization of organizational goal is a major parameter that can be used to measure the performance of organization. One of the indices of workers commitment to the realization of organizational goal is ...

Effects Of Social Conflicts On The Livelihoods Of Households In Kerio Valley Basin, Kenya

ABSTRACT The United Nations (UN) and World Bank (2017) indicate that the emerging forms of violent conflicts have tended to be more complex and protracted. They involve more non-state and state agencies and are characterized by substantial loss of lives, displacement of population, destruction of property, social and economic wellbeing. Conflicts in the North Rift Region of Kenya, particularly in Kerio Valley, similarly have had severe effects on the socio-economic wellbeing and livelihoods o...

The Role Of Ethnomedicine In The Provision Of Primary Health Care: The Case Of Iguhu Location, Kakamega South District, Kakamega County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Primary health care is essential health care based on practical,scientifically sound and socially acceptable methods and technology made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community through their full participation and at a cost that the community and the country can afford to maintain at every stage of their development in the spirit of self-determination. Ethnomedicine is widely recognized .as an important element of primary health care. However, there seems...


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