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Perceived Impact of Peer Influence on Cohabitation among Youth in Selected Off-Campus Areas in Ilorin Metropolis
(ABUAD Journal of Social and Management Sciences (AJSMS),, 2024) Abdussalam Abdulhameed,; Sunday E. Abonyi,; Titilayo O. Arinde-Simeon
The trend of cohabitation in our contemporary society, especially among the emerging youth, has increased moral decadence, which has caused more danger to the affected youth and culture. The study examined the perceived impact of peer influence on cohabitation among youth in selected off-campus areas in the Ilorin Metropolis. The study employed a survey method, and a sample size of 525 was randomly selected using purposive sampling for selection of the off-campus areas and simple random for the research participants, but only 497 participants filled out and returned the questionnaires. A Peer Influence Scale (PPS) for peer influence (x=0.87), a Self-developed Scale for gender, age and religion on cohabitation (x=0.85). Hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 significance level using a T-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), while frequency counts and percentages were used to analyse the demographic data. The study found no significant difference in the influence of peers on cohabitation among youth in the Ilorin Metropolis based on gender. There was a significant difference in peer influence on cohabitation among youth in Ilorin Metropolis based on age. There was a significant difference in peer influence on cohabitation among youth in Ilorin Metropolis based on religion. Based on the study's findings, it recommended that concerted efforts should be made by the Social Workers, Social Welfare and other relevant stakeholders to engage in a sensitization programme that will re-orientate the teeming youth on the danger cohabitation can pose to their future well-being and welfare.
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Promoting Financial Literacy for People's Sustainable Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria: An Adult Education Approach
(Published by Institute of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria., 2018) SHOLAGBERU, Abdulsalam O.; OLASINDE, Bilikis Ajoke; KAYODE, Sadiq Toyin
The need for financial literacy for every young Nigerian has now become necessary key approach in building an economic stability and viable society and the need to promote individual livelihood status. The ability to read, analyze, manage and communicate about the personal financial conditions that affect material wellbeing is of utmost importance. This paper discusses the concept of financial literacy from different authors perspectives and major issues relating to financial literacy were examined. It also examine the concept of sustainable development and the link between financial literacy and people's sustainable development were discussed. It was concluded that financial literacy enhances people's knowledge of financial management prudency and communication thereby promoting their sustainable livelihood status. It was recommended among others that the Central Bank of Nigeria can do a lot to improve financial literacy education in Nigeria by working with providers of financial literacy education in the country to improve efficiency in the delivery of financial education programmes, increasing the awareness of the importance of personal financial education, promoting it and supporting seminars for teachers and facilitators of financial literacy education.
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Exploring Entrepreneurial Mindset and Intention of Undergraduate Human Kinetics Students in University of Ilorin,Nigeria.
(Ilorin Journal of Education(IJE)., 2025-01) Sikiru Adewale ADEOYE, Aderonke Naimat YUSUF, Olufunmilola Leah DOMINIC, Surajudeen Tosho BAKINDE, Ojo Nurudeen ABUBAKAR
Abstract: This study explored the entrepreneurial mindset and intention of Human Kinetics Students at the university of Ilorin,Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted,stratified random sampling was conducted to select 500 students across the study level(100-400). the questionnaire consists of demographic information and a standardised entrepreneurial mindset scale(EMS) used as instrument for data collection. The questionnaire was administred electronically through on-line social media platforms(whatsapp,facebook,telegram and e-mails). Percentage, mean and standard deviation was computed to describe the data,parametric statistics of point-biserial correlation and multiple linear regression was performed to test the hypotheses and also answer the research questions at 0.05 confidence level. The result demonstrated that ;establishment of a fitness and wellness gym was the most preferred sport/physical activity-related business intention. In addition,entrepreneurial mindset (opportunity recognition,innovation, risk taking,proactiveness)significantly predicted entrepreneurial intention of students,F(4,495)=86.744,p<0.001,R2 412 R2 .407. Furthermore,point-biserial correlation analysis produced a moderate positive correlation between previous entrpreneurial experience and the entrpreneurial intention of the students, rpb(498)=.831, p=.003. The study concluded that; establishment of fitness and wellness gyms was the most preferred choice of entrpreneurial intentions among human kinetics undergraduates. The entrpreneurial mindset significantly predicted the entrepreneurial intention of the student; there was a moderate positive correlation between previous entrepreneurial experience among other conclusions. This study recommended that; students be encouraged and supported in developing business plans and prototypes for fitness and wellness gyms. This can be done by inviting industry experts to provide mentorship and guidance to students. Additionally,the Department of Human kinetics may consider offering courses or workshops on entrepreneurship in the health and fitness industry. Key words: Entrepreneurial mindset, Entrepreneurial intention,Human kinetics,Undergraduate,Students,University of Ilorin.
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PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON MENTAL HEALTH STATUS OF STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN.
(Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education Faculty of Education ; Ekiti State University,Ado-Ekiti, 2023) Surajudeen Tosho BAKINDE, Babatunde Samson ADEBAYO, Adewale Sikiru ADEOYE, Nurudeen Ojo ABUBAKAR
Abstract Exercise engagement is the bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. However, despite all the known benefits of exercise, existence of some research suggesting a positive relationship between exercise and mental health in various populations, there is a gap in knowledge specifically regarding students. The objectives of the study were to: examine the perceived effect of jogging, walking and swimming on mental health of students in University of Ilorin. Descriptive research design of survey type was used. A sample of 257 respondents were selected for this study through multistage sampling procedure. A researcher- structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Descriptive statistics were used to answer the research questions and inferential statistics were used to analyse the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study were among that jogging, walking and swimming has effect on mental health status of students in the University of Ilorin. Based on the findings, it was concluded that; jogging is paramount toward ensuring optimum mental health among students in University of Ilorin. It was therefore recommended that; students should adhere strictly to the recommendation of WHO on 75-150 moderate to vigorous intensity activities in a week in which jogging is potent way to achieve this recommendation. Keywords Mental, Health, Jogging, Walking, Swimming.
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CORE TRAINING ON STRENGTH AND MUSCULAR ENDURANCE OF VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES OF ADEYEMI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
(Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education Faculty of Education; Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, 2023) BAKINDE, S.T., AKINKUADE, T.S., ADEOYE, S.A., ALABIDUN, M.
Abstract Volleyball is a sport with numerous complicated demands that need an aggregation of fitness, skill, team tactics and strategies, and motivational attitude. Therefore, to be successful, volleyball players can use integral training for conditioning quick volleyball maneuvers through bursts of intense exercises and drills. The study investigated the effect of 6 weeks of core training on the muscular strength and muscular endurance of volleyball athletes of Adeyemi College of Education volleyball players. A pre-test post-test control group quasi experimental design was adopted for this study. All the 26 registered volleyball athletes in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo were selected for this study using purposive sampling technique. Isometric core exercises were used as the intervention exercise for a duration of six weeks. The instruments used for this study include the tape rule, weighing scale, plank test and push-up test were used to collect data on the muscular endurance and muscular strength of the participants. The results of the findings show a significant effect of the 6 weeks’ core training intervention on muscular endurance, F(1,20)=5.072,p=.036; and the F value of F(1,20) =4.543,p=.0.46 was obtained for muscular strength which indicated that the effect of the intervention was significant. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that there is an observable improvement in the participants’ endurance after the intervention training and the core training intervention led to improved muscular strength of the participants. Keywords Volleyball, Maneuvers, Team Tactics, Training.