Browsing by Author "Oyegunwa, O.R"

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    Influence of Entrepreneurship Education on the Future Career of Adolescents in Senior Secondary Schools in Kwara State.
    (Association for the Promotion of Education, Health, Environment and Technology Research,(APREHET) University of Benin, Benin, Edo State., 2021) Gbadebo, C.T.; Odusote, J.P; Adeniji, O.T.; Oyegunwa, O.R
    The study investigated the influence of entrepreneurship education on the future career of adolescents in senior secondary school Ilorin South. Five (5) research question were raised and one (1) hypotheses formulated and tested at 0.05 levels of significance. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The total population was one thousand five hundred and fifty four (,1554). The sample for the study comprised one hundred and fifty adolescents from three senior secondary schools constituting 9.7% of the population using proportionate sampling technique. Entrepreneurship Education Questionnaire (EEQ) was used for data collection. Research question 1-5 were analysed using frequencies, percentages, mean (x) and standard deviation (SD. The null hypotheses formulated in the study was tested with Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).The hypotheses was tested at 0.05 level of significance. 57(38%)males and 93 (62%) females participated in the study. The findings revealed that entrepreneurship education will influence career development and help students develop new ideas(X̅=3.47, 90%) have a new approach (X̅=3.55, 96%) for career development. The findings of the hypothesis shows that entrepreneurship education significantly influence career development of adolescents (P< 0.05). The study concludes that entrepreneurship education significantly influence career development of adolescents in secondary schools and helps in future career choice. The study recommends development of a sound curriculum for entrepreneurship education in all schools with qualified teachers employed and provided with adequate equipment.
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    Influence of Domestic Violence on Marital Relationships and Family Sustainability among Married People During Covid 19 Pandemic in Ilorin West Local Government, Ilorin, Kwara State
    (Published the Society for Home Economists in Nigeria (SHEN)., 2021-12-31) Gbadebo, C.T.; Oluwafemi, O.E; Oyegunwa, O.R; Aladewolu, V.T; Babayeju, A.A; Kareem, M.B
    Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Some couples experience domestic violence due to nagging, religious beliefs, culture, alcoholism and this sometimes run into problems and naturally couples are not meant to be abused. The study investigated influence of domestic violence on marital relationships among couples in Ilorin west LGA in Kwara State. Five (5) research questions were raised and two (2) hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 levels of significances. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The total population was one thousand eight hundred and thirty three (1,833). The sample for the study comprised two hundred (200) respondents constituting approximately 11% of the population. Multistage sampling techniques was used to select sample for this study. 200 couples were selected at random from Ilorin west LGA, Kwara State. Domestic Violence and Marital Relationship Questionnaire (DVMRQ) is the instrument that was used for data collection for this study. Research questions 1-5 were analysed using frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation and cross tabulation. The Null Hypotheses formulated in the study were tested with inferential statistics such as t-test and pearson product moment correlation at 0-05 level of significance at which the hypotheses was rejected or accepted. The findings revealed that domestic violence significantly influence marital relationships among couples as they experience lack of peace in the home ( 3.17) 50% , lack of unity in managing resources ( 3.01) 40.5%, lack of communication between partners ( 3.01) 42.5%, reduction in love for one another ( 2.96) 39%, deprivation of family needs ( 2.71) 27.5%. Result of the findings revealed that domestic violence significantly influence child upbringing as they experience intense anxiety, worries or new fears ( 2.76) 35.5%, become easily startled, jumpy or nervous ( 2.75) 38%, avoid spouses during violence ( 2.68) 31.5%, have repetitive talk or play about the violence ( 2.52) 27%, have problem going to sleep or being sleepy ( 2.50) 29.5%. The study concluded that domestic violence significantly influence marital relationships of couples as they experience lack of peace in the homes, lack of unity in managing resources, lack of communication between partners, reduction in love for one another, deprivation of family needs, can lead to aggressive sex against spouse. Couples should practice open communications to avoid problems. The study recommends that couples should develop trust and not being judgemental with each other in order to maintain stable relationship.
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    Influence of Exploitative Child Labour Practices on Children’s Academic Performance in Ilorin West Local Government, Ilorin, Kwara State.
    (Published by Family and Consumer Sciences Society of Nigeria (FACSSON), 2021-03-17) Gbadebo, C.T.; Aladewolu, V.T; Adeniji, O.T.; Babayeju, A.A; Ameen, L.H; Oyegunwa, O.R; Salawu, S.A
    This study assessed Influence of Exploitative Child labour on Children’s Academic Performance amidst global challenges in Ilorin metropolis. Five specific objectives, five research questions were formulated with one null hypotheses associated. Survey research design was adopted. The population for the study was 335 drawn from the three primary school in Ilorin West Local Government, Ilorin, Kwara State. A sample of 150 respondents from classes 4, 5, and 6 were randomly selected for the study. The instruments used for data collection were a self design questionnaire, and report cards. Frequency distribution and percentages were used to analyze the data obtained from the respondents. Result revealed that global challenges Influencing Involvement in Child Labour include – inability of parents to pay school fees, to assist parent, single parenting, because of family low income, polygamous and price hike of items. Result of research question three on level of child labour revealed 25 (16.7%) were never involved in exploitative child labour, 88(58.7%) were sometimes involved in exploitative child labour, while 37(24.7%) were always involved in exploitative child labour. Result of hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance and was rejected (P<0.05). The findings, showed child labour affect pupil’s academic performance.It was revealed on the academic achievements by pupils exposed to labour were mostly females, compared to their male counterparts. The study recommended that parents should stop exploitative child labour and teachers should be educating the children about the effect of child labour. It also recommended that government/parents should develop strategies to reduce or eradicate child labour activities despite global challenges.
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    Influence of Global Climate Change on Life Styles of Family Members in Ilorin South LGA of Kwara State
    (Published by the society for Home Economists in Nigeria(SHEN), 2020) Gbadebo, C.T.; Babayeju, A.A; Adeniji, O.T.; Oluwadare, A.A; Oyegunwa, O.R
    This study examines the influence of global climate change on life styles of family members in IIorin South LGA Kwara State. Five research questions were raised and three hypotheses formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised people from Ilorin South L.G.A, numbering 2,820. A total of 220 residents constituted the study sample. The instrument used was questionnaire tagged Global Climate Change Questionnaire (GCCQ) and was developed by the researchers based on the objectives and research questions formulated.. The instrument has reliability index of 0.74. Data collected were analyzed with descriptive statistics, percentages, frequencies, mean and standard deviation. The null hypotheses were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and t-test.. The results revealed that family members in Ilorin South LGA are aware of Global Climate Change and agreed human activities causes global climate change. (¯x>2.50). The results further revealed that climate change significantly influence health and adaptive Behaviour of family members (p<0.05). The results revealed a significant difference between male and female on influence of Climate Change on Life Styles of family members (p<0.05). The study concludes that global climate change significantly influence lifestyles (health and adaptive Behaviour) of family members in Ilorin South LGA Kwara State. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the health sector should identify major regional health hazards caused by climate change and develop risk-lessening adaptations. Workshops, seminars and forums on climate change adaptation and mitigation should also be organized to raise awareness and promote climate change adaptation,
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    Influence of Level of Workload Demand on Family Living Responsibilities among Academic Staff Members of Universities in Kwara State.
    (Published by Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria. (HERAN), 2019-12) GBADEBO, C.T.; Oyegunwa, O.R; Adeniji, O.T.
    The study investigated the influence of level of workload on family living responsibilities among academic staff of universities in Kwara State. Three research questions were raised and one corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all academic staff of state and federal universities in Kwara State of Nigeria, numbering One Thousand Four Hundred and Seventy Seven (1477). A total of Two Hundred and Four (204) academic staff of the universities constituted the study sample using multi-stage sampling technique. The instrument used was questionnaire tagged ‘Work Load Job Performance Family Living responsibilities Questionnaire (WLJPFLRQ). The instruments had reliability index of 0.795 . Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation. One hypotheses was formulated for the study and tested using Independent t-test. The findings revealed that workload demand influenced family living responsibilities of academic university staff moderately, 73% academic staff had moderate family living responsibilities . The study also revealed a significance difference between male and female academic staff (P<0.05) as regards influence of workload demand on family living responsibilities . Workload affected female academic staff with respect to family living responsibilities . (¯x=30.45) more than the males (¯x= 27.52). It was concluded that workload demand influenced family living responsibilities of university academic staff. Workload affected females academic staff with respect to family living responsibilities . Based on the findings of the study, recommendations proffered among others were that universities have to insist on the need to balance student intake with available human resources. University management should establish policies and practices that offer support for both work and family demands such as establishing a day care centers or crèches to help women with young children. Women should apply the principles of time management through planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the use of time to accomplish their duties.