The Effect of Interest Rate on Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria (1999-2009) Chapter One of The Effect of Interest Rate on Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria (1999-2009) INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Nigeria just like other developing nations in the world can boast of foreign direct investment (FDI) as one of the fundamental components…
The Psycho-socio Effects of Single Parenthood on Adolescent Self Concept Abstract of The Psycho-socio Effects of Single Parenthood on Adolescent Self Concept Although recent evidence implies linkages among depression or depressive symptoms , self-esteem, history of childhood abuse, and parenting. Children living in single family homes have different outlooks on life than children raised…
Trade Liberalization and Job Creation in Nigeria Chapter One of Trade Liberalization and Job Creation in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Trade Iiberalisation is generally believed to be a crucial component of the macroeconomic policy necessary for growth and socio-economic well-being. This is because a free trade situation results in overall global welfare…
The Relationship Between Peer Group Pressure and Bullying Among Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools Abstract of The Relationship Between Peer Group Pressure and Bullying Among Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools This study examined the relationship between peer group pressure and bullying behavior among adolescents in selected secondary schools in Lagos metropolis. The descriptive survey…
The Impact of Nigerian Stock Exchange on the Development of Nigerian Economy Abstract on The Impact of Nigerian Stock Exchange on the Development of Nigerian Economy The study investigated the impact of Nigerian Stock Exchange on economic development in Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was used in the study. The target population comprised employees…
Preference for Cyber-counselling Among Nigerian University Students Abstract of Preference for Cyber-counselling Among Nigerian University Students The present study examined major and least prevalent counseling needs of students who enrolled various undergraduate programs inthe Faculty of Educational Sciences at the Ankara University. Also, gender and grade level differences in those needs were investigated. A total of…
Adolescents Attitude to Parental Discipline Abstract of Adolescents Attitude to Parental Discipline Transitional period or stage of physical and psychological human development creates in the adolescents a feeling of tension between dependency on their parents and the need to break away. Tension and behaviour disorder, disagreement increases as friends demonstrate a greater impact on…
Positive Parent-adolescent Relationship Chapter One of Positive Parent-adolescent Relationship INTRODUCTION Adolescence is a trying time for both child and parent. As children struggle to understand and deal with the physical, cognitive, psychological, and social changes they are experiencing, parents may feel their relationship has been turned upside down. Their child all of a sudden has become…
Counselling for Sustainable Livelihoods With Target Clients (the Nigerian Adolescents and Youths) Chapter One of Counselling for Sustainable Livelihoods With Target Clients (the Nigerian Adolescents and Youths) INTRODUCTION The increasing rate of unemployment in Nigeria is fast becoming a popular subject matter. It is the ideal cynical mechanism, which accounts for why many crimes…
Guidance and Counselling a Tool for Quality Enhancement in Secondary Schools Abstract of Guidance and Counselling a Tool for Quality Enhancement in Secondary Schools The quality of guidance and counseling services provided to secondary school students in Kenya is paramount for it to have meaningful impact on students’ performance. The study was conducted to…
The Prevalence of Unresolved Grief Among Bereaved Parents Implications for Counselling Abstract of The Prevalence of Unresolved Grief Among Bereaved Parents Implications for Counselling 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…
Subject Combinationchoices and Occupational Relevance Abstract of Subject Combinationchoices and Occupational Relevance 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…
The Impact of Economic Recession on the Nigerian Populace a Case Study of Edo State Chapter One of The Impact of Economic Recession on the Nigerian Populace a Case Study of Edo State INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Recently in Nigeria, the CBN and the Finance Minister have told Nigerians that the nation is…
Counselling a Strong Tool for Checking Examination Malpractice and Coping With Examination Anxiety Abstract of Counselling a Strong Tool for Checking Examination Malpractice and Coping With Examination Anxiety 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…
Using School Societies as a Means of Vocational Development Chapter One of 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,…
School Counselors’ Roles in Preventing the Spread of Hiv and Aids in Nigeria Chapter One of 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…
The Relationship Between Stressful Life Events and Gender Among Nigerians Abstract of The Relationship Between Stressful Life Events and Gender Among Nigerians 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…
Gender Differences in the Psycho-social Adjustment of Nigerian Single Parents Abstract of Gender Differences in the Psycho-social Adjustment of Nigerian Single Parents 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…
A Phenomenon on Mental Health as a Challenge to Youth Development in Nigeria and Its Counseling Implications Chapter One of A Phenomenon on Mental Health as a Challenge to Youth Development in Nigeria and Its Counseling Implications INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Mental health is a health issue that is in circulation, specifically among…
Counselling Strategies for Addressing Militancy and Social Restiveness in Nigeria Abstract of Counselling Strategies for Addressing Militancy and Social Restiveness in Nigeria 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…
The Relationship Between the School Principal’s Leadership Behaviour and the Counsellors’ Morale Abstract of The Relationship Between the School Principal’s Leadership Behaviour and the Counsellors’ Morale 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…
School Counsellor and Primary School Teachers’ Perception of the Essential Requirements for the Successful Implementation of the Universal Basic Education (Ube) Programme Abstract of School Counsellor and Primary School Teachers’ Perception of the Essential Requirements for the Successful Implementation of the Universal Basic Education (Ube) Programme Grassroots education is imperative if economic development is…
The Impact of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises on Economic Growth in Nigeria 1982 – 2018 Abstract on The Impact of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises on Economic Growth in Nigeria 1982 – 2018 This research work is on the impact of small and medium scale enterprises on economic growth in Nigeria. The main objective of…
Teacher’s Attitudes Towards Females and Technical Education Implications for Career Guidance and Counselling Abstract of Teacher’s Attitudes Towards Females and Technical Education Implications for Career Guidance and Counselling 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 Role of Manufacturing Sector on Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria. Chapter One of The Role of Manufacturing Sector on Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria. INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The manufacturing sector plays a significant role in economic development. Industrialization acts as a catalyst that accelerates the pace of structural transformation and…
Effect of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy on the Level of General and Examination Anxieties Among Students Chapter One of Effect of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy on the Level of General and Examination Anxieties Among Students INTRODUCTION An abundance of research has shown that large transactional distance between geographically dispersed learners and supporting staff in…
The Impact of Zero Based Budgeting in Nigeria Economy. (a Case Study of Cbn Enugu) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is a method of budgeting in which all expenses must be justified and approved for each new period. Developed by Peter Pyhrr in the 1970s, zero-based budgeting starts from a “zero base”…
The Cultural Influence on the Manifestation of Depression Abstract of The Cultural Influence on the Manifestation of Depression 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…
Examination of Recession as a Consequential Effect of Poverty in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In economics, a recession is a business cycle contraction when there is a general decline in economic activity. Macroeconomic indicators such as GDP (gross domestic product), investment spending, capacity utilization, household income, business profits, and inflation fall, while bankruptcies and the unemployment rate rise. Shiskin, (1974). It is defined…
The Perceived Effectiveness of Punishment Administered on Students by Secondary School Teachers Abstract of The Perceived Effectiveness of Punishment Administered on Students by Secondary School Teachers 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…
