scholarly journals Marital Adjustment and Communication Styles Among Married Adults in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-179
Author(s):  
Falilat Anike Okesina
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Marital Adjustment ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Communication Styles ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study examined the marital adjustment and communication styles among married adults in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population consists of married adults in Ilorin, Kwara State. Two research questions were raised and four null hypotheses were postulated in the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire tagged ‘Relationship between Marital Adjustment and Communication Styles Questionnaire’ (RMACSQ). Data analysis was done using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The result obtained revealed that there was a high level of marital adjustment among married adults in Ilorin, Kwara State. Married adults in Ilorin Kwara State adopt good communication styles in marriage. There was no significant relationship between marital adjustment and communication styles of married adults in Kwara State based on age, gender and educational status. There was a significant relationship between marital adjustment and communication styles among married adults in Kwara State on the basis of years of marriage. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that seminars and conferences should be organized for married adults in other to enlighten them on the challenges of marital relationships. This would enable them to adjust and communicate better in their new home.

scholarly journals Educational Ergonomics in Higher Education Institutions in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-146
Author(s):  
CM Uche ◽  
C Okata Fanny
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Educational Ergonomics ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study focused on investigating the ergonomics and ergonomic considerations of learning environments of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Nigeria. It adopted a descriptive survey design. Population of study comprised all the three universities in Rivers State and a total of 136 lecturers, 230 students and 6 staff of works departments constituted the sample. Four research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Data was collected using a researcher-constructed questionnaire entitled Educational Ergonomics in Higher Institutions questionnaire (EEIHIQ). An observation checklist and interview schedules were also used. The instrument was validated by experts and its reliability index was established at .75 index using Pearson Moment correlation coefficient. Mean scores were used to answer the research questions while the z–test was used to test the hypotheses at the .05 level of significance. The findings were that school buildings and other teaching and learning facilities in the universities are ergonomically below standard and unsafe. Recommendations towards improvement are made.Keywords: Physical facilities planning; Ergonomics; Quality assurance

scholarly journals INSECURITY AND NIGERIA’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A SURVEY

2021 ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
James WOJUADE
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Communal Life ◽  
Religious Conflicts ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Frequency Counts

This study examined insecurity as the bane of Nigeria’s socio-economic development. The study adopted a descriptive survey research. The study was guided by two research questions. The participants for this study comprised one hundred and fifty (150) educated people/youth selected from Ona-Ara local government area of Ibadan metropolis. Insecurity as the bane of socio-economic development in Nigeria questionnaire was the instrument used for this study. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts and percentage. Findings revealed that ethno-religious conflicts and unemployment are among the factors responsible for insecurity in Nigeria. Social dislocation, population displacement, disruption of family and communal life are some of the impacts of insecurity on Nigeria’s socio-economic development. It is recommended that government should ensure that social security programme is pursued and systematically implemented to ensure that the populace meets their basic needs.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Radiation Knowledge of Non-Medical Doctor Staffs in Orthopaedics and Traumatology Operation Theatre

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Can Doruk Basa ◽  
İsmail Eralp Kaçmaz ◽  
Vadym Zhamilov ◽  
Ayfer Gider ◽  
Hüseyin Gökhan Karahan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sample Selection ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Medical Doctor ◽  
Operating Theatre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Operation Theatre ◽  
Training And Research ◽  
High Level ◽  
Prevention Methods ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Objective: The aim of this study was the determine educational status, anxiety, the use of prevention methods and their knowledge level of nurses, operation theatre staffs and technicians about radiation. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional descriptive survey. The universe of our study consists of non-medical doctor staffs (nurses, technicians and operating theatre personnel) of one university and two training and research hospitals in İzmir. The sample selection was not made in our study and the personnels who accepted to participate in the study constituted the sample of the study (n=97). This was a survey of 21 questions. The survey includes participants’ demographical datas, protection type from radiation, anxiety about radiation, knowledge about radiation and education level about radiation. SPSS v21.0 were used for statistical analysis. Results: In our study, 97 participants completed the questionnaire. 51 of the participants were female (52.6%) and 46 were male (47.4%). Forty-one (42.3%) of the participants were 9 health technician (9.3%), 20 (20.6%) anesthesia technicians and 27 (27.8%) operating theatre staffs. It was found that 85 (87.6%) of the participants had operations requiring fluoroscopy in the operating room. It was learned that 29 (29.9%) participants answered the question examining the knowledge about radiation and 38 (39.2%) were educated about radiation safety. When the relationship between the participants’ answers to the question examining the knowledge about radiation and the educational level about radiation was examined, a statistically significant relationship was found between them (p=0.043). Conclusion: It was thought that non-medical doctor employees in the orthopedics and traumatology operating theatre had a high level of anxiety about radiation, had insufficient knowledge, and that training on radiation should be repeated periodically.

scholarly journals The Problematic of Disaster Management Law and Policy in Nigeria: A Study of Bayelsa State

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-50
Author(s):  
Ogochukwu Harrison Amede ◽  
Kelly Bryan Ovie Ejumudo
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
Integrated Policy ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study examined the problem of disaster management in Nigeria using Bayelsa State as a case study. Four null hypotheses were raised and tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the descriptive survey design and sample sizes of 300 adults were drawn from fifteen (15) affected communities in Bayelsa State. The instrument used for data collection was a disaster management questionnaire and the data were analyzed using chi-square. The finding of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between poor integrated policy and action plan as well as weak institutional capacity and collaboration of disaster management agencies and effectiveness of disaster management in Bayelsa State. The study clearly showed that there is a significant relationship between poor commitment and piece-meal approach by the multi-layered levels of government as well as poor stakeholders’ participation and synergy and effectiveness of disaster management in Bayelsa State. The study recommended among others that long-term monitoring and surveillance mechanism; continuous provision of infrastructure for the host communities by prospecting oil companies; adequate funding by governmental and non-governmental and the development of a national oil spill contingency plan should be adopted and deployed with an eye to guaranteeing sustainable development of the environment in the region.

scholarly journals Employers’ Perception and Expectations of Professional Competency of Distance Learning Graduates: A Tracer Study of Nursing Graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Open Praxis ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 265
Author(s):  
Dorothy Ofoha ◽  
Onyeka Iwuchukwu
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Quadrant Analysis ◽  
Open University ◽  
Tracer Study ◽  
Graduate Nurses ◽  
Professional Competency ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
National Open University

This tracer study was designed to track National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) graduate nurses in their places of work with a view to ascertaining their level of professional competency and to explore employers’ expectation of graduate competencies. The study employed the descriptive survey design. Participants included 222 NOUN alumni who graduated in nursing programme and a corresponding 222 heads/top-level managers of the organizations where the graduate nurses were employed. Multiple instruments were used to collect data including competency test, survey questionnaire, and direct observation. A number of remarkable findings emerged from this study, both expected and unexpected. Majority of sampled graduates appeared to possess high level of professional competency in all three competency dimensions measured. A significant proportion of employers seemed to hold high perception regarding the graduates. In matching the employers’ perception of ODL graduates against actual competencies of NOUN graduate nurses with the use of quadrant analysis, the resulting values showed that a significant proportion of the graduates met and exceeded employer expectation.

Information Use Pattern of Library by Faculty Members of Annapoorana Engineering College, Salem, Tamil Nadu: A Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-110
Author(s):  
V. Chithra ◽  
V. Geetha
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Information Use ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Unrestricted Access ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
Many Sources ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Modern libraries are increasingly being redefined as places to get unrestricted access to information in many formats and from many sources. They are extending services beyond the physical walls of a building, by providing material accessible by electronic means, and by providing the assistance of librarians in navigating and analyzing very large amounts of information with a variety of digital resources. Libraries are increasingly becoming community hubs where programs are delivered and people engage in lifelong learning. The aim of this study was to investigate the information use pattern of library by faculty members of Annapoorana Engineering College at Salem. Specifically, five purposes and research questions guided the study. It adopted a descriptive survey design and had a population of 80. From the above population questionnaire were distributed with all (80) and 75 questionnaires were returned; representing a return rate of 94%. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency tables and percentage method and to arrive at conclusion.

scholarly journals Insurance Purchase: Price, Product, Promotion and Consumers Attitude Perspectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
OWOLABI Adenike Olanrewaju ◽  
AGBOOLA Omoniyi Oladipupo
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Insurance Product ◽  
Insurance Firms ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Impact

This paper describes the impact of consumer’s attitude on the purchase of insurance product in Nigeria. The attitudes, most often negative, are mirrored through low patronage of insurance services. Data were collected through the use of self-structured closed questionnaire. The research adopted a descriptive survey design. One hundred and fifty (150) questionnaires were administered, however only one hundred and thirty two (132) were properly filled and good enough for data analysis. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis were used to test the hypotheses generated for the study at 0.05 alpha levels. The result of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between customer’s attitude and insurance product. Findings also revealed that there is a significant relationship between product awareness and price. Findings from the survey further revealed that promotion of insurance products have significant influence on consumers buying behavior. Insurance companies are advised to guarantee that their services are dependable and reliable, in that the services should not require an excessive amount of bureaucratic procedure of their customers in taking an insurance policy or getting their claim. Other feasible measures to boost patronage of insurance products were recommended for insurance firms and policy-makers.

scholarly journals NCE Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Library Course as an Aid to the Use of Library Resources in South-West, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Obinyan Oziegbe Martin ◽  
Obiora Kingsley Udem
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
College Life ◽  
South West ◽  
Library Resource ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study was carried out to survey NCE students’ perceptions on use of library course as an aid to their use of library resources in Colleges of Education in South-West Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was employed and four research questions guided the study. From a population of 60,481 students, a sample of 1,210 was drawn using the proportionate stratified sampling technique. Meanwhile, out of the 1,210 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 1,097 were fully completed (filled out) as retrieved and analyzed. It represents (90.66%) or approximately (91%) response rate and considered adequate because the standard and acceptable response rate for most studies is 60%. A questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection after validation by experts in the field, and pre-tested through Cronbach Alpha method that yielded 0.743 aggregate values. Complete data subsequently gathered from 1,097 copies of the questionnaire retrieved were analyzed by employing the statistical mean to answer the research questions and criterion mean placed at 2.50. Among the major findings of the study were: Students perceived use of library course as an aid to their use of all library resource categories examined in the study (that is, reference, reserve, circulation and serials resources). The study therefore recommends that students should be given increased opportunity to access “use of library course programme” as a veritable tool of enhancing their capacity for adequate use of reference resources among others in colleges of education in the region to ensure their effective integration into our 21st century society even after college life.

scholarly journals Effects Of Job Rotation On The Employees Of Cantilan Bank Inc. (A Rural Bank): An Assessment

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 233-239
Author(s):  
Michelle P. Yu ◽  
Riza L. Rubi ◽  
Cristyjane L. Pontillo ◽  
Jacelyn Q. Ocumas ◽  
Joan V. Malmis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Job Rotation ◽  
Career Growth ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study assessed the effects of job rotation in the employees of Cantilan Bank, Inc.( A Rural Bank) both in Cantilan and Madrid Branches. Three (3) research questions were posed to guide the study. There were two (2) parts of the questionnaire. Part one was about the personal information of the employee in Cantilan Bank, Inc. (A Rural Bank). Part two includes the different positions that have been rotated in the employees and the effects of job rotation in the employees in terms of Job performance, Working Condition, Knowledge, and Internal Control. Random Sampling technique was used to acquire the desired data and a total of 25 respondents were studied in that institution. The study observed a descriptive survey design in which the data for the study was collected through an instrument (questionnaire). The content and face validity of the instrument were adequately handled. Mean rating and percentage were employed to analyze research questions. Findings revealed that most likely, the respondents were matured enough either a male or female within the age of 22-54 years old. Thus, they can do the managing, adjust and have the capacity to perform multi-tasking. Based on the findings, discussions, and conclusions were drawn; recommendations made amongst others were that the employees should be rotated to the other job positions within the organization in order for them to be motivated to become effective and efficient workers. Thus, prepare them for their future career growth as well as to aid the organization’s human resource planning.

scholarly journals The Right Time for Makerspaces in Nigerian Academic Libraries: Perceived Benefits and Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 103-115
Author(s):  
Kingsley Efe OSAWARU ◽  
Angela Ishioma DIME ◽  
Emordi Herbert OKONJO
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
3D Printers ◽  
The Right ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
And Training

The present study investigates makerspaces in Nigerian academic libraries: perceived benefits and challenges. Four objectives  guided the study: what constituted makerspace in academic library, the level of awareness of makerspace by academic library benefits and challenges of adopting makerspace in libraries. The descriptive survey design was adopted and questionnaire was used for data collection. The population of the study comprised of professional and paraprofessional librarians of Ambrose University and University of Benin, from which a sample size of 119 was drawn using total enumeration sampling technique. Out of the 119 copies of questionnaire administered, 94 were retrieved and analyzed using simple percentage and frequency tables. Findings revealed that, the respondents were aware of what constitute makerspace which are library space, 3D printers, computers and projector. It was also discovered that, the respondents had a high level of awareness of makerspace in the library. Some of the benefits associated with the use of makerspace are: it facilitates group interaction, it improves knowledge and provides access to wide varieties of tools and technology. Some of the challenges encountered in the adoption of makerspace are training of academic library staff, security of makerspace gadgets, poor funding, erratic power supply, high cost and maintenance of equipment. It was however recommended that; librarians should make deliberate effort to explore the potentials in makerspace in the enhancement of their services and training should be conducted regularly to enhance librarian’s skills in the use of ICTs.

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