Browsing by Author "Odenike, Abibat"

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    Analysis of risk factors and consequences of sexual dysfunctions: Implication for counselling practice
    (Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, 2022-04) Alwajud-Adewusi, Mariam B.; Odenike, Abibat; Ariyo, Nafisat O.
    Sexual dysfunction is a major problem besetting the sexual life of couple. It is a disturbance in the sexual desire and responses of married adults. Therefore, this study examined risk factors and consequences of sexual dysfunction among married adults in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State. Descriptive survey method was used for the conduct of this study. The population consisted of all married adults in Oyo State while the target population comprised married adults selected from 6 districts in Ibadan Metropolis. Simple random and convenient sampling procedures were used to select 250 respondents that participated in the study. Questionnaire designed by the authors was used to gather data from the consented respondents. Analysis of the data collected was done using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of this study revealed that substance abuse, stress, diabetes, alcohol consumption, sexually transmitted diseases were risk factors of sexual dysfunction among married adults in Ibadan Metropolis. It was also found that constant conflict, depression, anxiety and body pains are some of the consequences of sexual dysfunction. The result also indicated that the gender of respondents had no significant influence on the risk factors as well as consequences of sexual dysfunction while significant differences were noted based on age. It was concluded that married adults should seek the help of counsellors to reduce the trauma associated with sexual dysfunction.
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    Influence of parental conflict on behaviour problems of adolescents as expressed by undergraduates of University of Ilorin, Nigeria
    (Department of Educational Management and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2021-12) Alwajud-Adewusi, Mariam B.; Umar, Fatima; Odenike, Abibat
    The risk of parental conflict on children is usually traumatic and devastating. Therefore, this study aimed at investigating the influence of parental conflict on behaviour problems of adolescents as expressed by undergraduates of university of Ilorin, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was employed for this study. The population of this study comprised all undergraduates of university of Ilorin while the target population consisted of students selected from the faculties of Education, Agriculture and Management Sciences. The proportional sampling technique was used to select 250 students from these faculties. The simple random sampling technique was adopted to select the respondents for the study. A questionnaire designed by the researchers was used for the collection of data. The questionnaire was validated by experts in the department of Counsellor Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained. The correlation of the two sets of scores using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation yielded a co-efficient R=0.67. The data collected was analysed using t-test at 0.05 alpha level. The findings indicated that low self-esteem, use of abusive language, lack of concentration in school, loneliness, truancy, bulling and frequent lying are the behaviour problems manifested in adolescents experiencing parental conflict. The findings also indicated that there were no significant differences in the expression of Undergraduates of University of Ilorin, Nigeria on the influence of parental conflict on behaviour problems based on gender and age. This study, therefore, recommended that couples experiencing marital conflict are encouraged to visit counsellors for guidance and to provide effective conflict resolution and management strategies, in order to minimize the consequences on children.
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    Perceived causes of infertility among married adults in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Faculty of Education, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe, Nigeria, 2021-12) Ariyo, Nafisat O.; Alwajud-Adewusi, Mariam B.; Odenike, Abibat; Gbadamosi, M.O.
    Infertility is one of the major causes of marital discord with damaging condition that exposes couple to emotional, physical and financial stress. Therefore, this study aimed at investigating the perceived causes of infertility of married adults in Kwara State. The research design adopted for this study is descriptive survey method. The population of this study is all married adults in Kwara State while the target population comprised married adults in the seven selected Local Governments Areas from the three senatorial districts of Kwara State. 420 respondents were selected as the sample for the study. Proportional and simple random sampling techniques were employed by the authors to select the sample for this study. The instrument (questionnaire) used for this study was designed by the authors. Content validity of the instrument was ascertained, and the reliability of the instrument was established using test-retest method. The correlation of the two sets of scores using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation yielded a co-efficient R=0.81. The data collected was analysed using t-test and Analysis of Variance at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there were no significant differences on the perceived causes of infertility among married adults in Kwara state on the basis of age and gender. This study, therefore, recommended that Modern and assisted methods of conception such as intra-uterine insemination (IUT), Invitro fertilisation and embryo transfer (IVF/ET), gamete intra fallopian transfer (GIFT) should be encouraged by medical personnel and implemented by couples suffering from infertility. Counselling services should be organised regularly for couples to alleviate the impacts of infertility on the well-being of the couple.