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PAY SATISFACTION, PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT AND INTENT TO LEAVE AS PREDICTORS OF COUNTERPRODUCTIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR AMONG NONTEACHING STAFF OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI

2016-07-08T10:23:44Z

Title: PAY SATISFACTION, PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT AND INTENT TO LEAVE AS PREDICTORS OF COUNTERPRODUCTIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR AMONG NONTEACHING STAFF OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI Authors: ORDU, UZOR FRIDAY Abstract: Counterproductive work behaviour refers to behaviour of employees that harms an organization or its members; which can be influenced by some psychological factors. The study examined pay satisfaction, psychological contract and intent-to leave as predictors of counterproductive work behaviour among non-teaching staff of Federal University Oye- Ekiti. With the use of Ex-post facto research design, two hundred non-teaching staffs were accidentally sampled. Questionnaires consisting of socio-demographics, pay satisfaction, psychological contract, intent-to leave and counterproductive work behaviour scales were administered to the participants. Three hypotheses were testedwith multiple regression and t-test for independent samples. Result revealed that pay satisfaction and intent-to leave independently predicted counterproductive work behaviour. (β = -.14, t = -1.98, p< .05; and β=.16, t =2.24, p<.05) respectively. However, psychological contract did not independently predict counterproductive work behaviour (β = -.00, t=-0.03, p> .05). All the predictor variables jointly predicted counterproductive work behaviour (F(3,196; = 3.30, p< .05). Age significantly influenced counterproductive work behaviour (t= -2.23; df= 188; p<.05). Findings were discussed in relation to past studies. It was concluded that certain psychological variables as investigated in the study are relevant in reducing counterproductive work behaviour among non-teaching staff.

INFLUENCE OF DELAYED SALARY AND PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT ON WORKPLACE INCIVILITY

2016-07-01T10:52:09Z

Title: INFLUENCE OF DELAYED SALARY AND PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT ON WORKPLACE INCIVILITY Authors: SANUSI, VICTOR OLUYEMI Abstract: In understanding organizational behavior, Workplace incivility was assumed to be influenced by delayed salary and perceived organizational support in an organization. An Ex- Post factor research design was adopted for the study while a sample of 152 local government workers completed measures of delayed salary, perceived organizational support and workplace incivility as measured by a well structured self –report instrument. Result of the findings shows that there is a significant difference in the mean scores of employees whose salary payment were delayed (23.90) and those not delayed (20.60) on levels of workplace incivility (t 143= 2.10, P < 0.05). The study concluded that employees whose salary payments were delayed experience more workplace incivility than those whose salary payment were not delayed. Furthermore, the findings also show that there is a significant difference in the mean scores of employees with low (23.95) and high Perceived organizational support (19.23) on levels of workplace incivility (t 142 = 3.13, P < 0.01). In addition, the findings further revealed that salary payment (delayed or not delayed) and perceived organizational support(high or low) do not have significant interaction influence on workplace incivility (F (1) 142 = 0.000, P > 0.05). In other words, both salary payment (either delayed or not delayed) and perceived organizational support do not interactively affect workplace incivility. It is concluded that delayed salary, perceived organizational support are highly relevant to an understanding of workplace incivility in an organization. The results were discussed in line with existing literature and recommendations were made.

INFLUENCE OF PERSONALITY AND SELFEFFICACY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG FUOYE STUDENTS

2016-05-25T13:06:35Z

Title: INFLUENCE OF PERSONALITY AND SELFEFFICACY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG FUOYE STUDENTS Authors: OKOYE, TOCHUKWU MERCY Abstract: This study examined how personality and self-efficacy influenced academic performance of fuoye students. It also investigated the contribution of age on academic performance among fuoye students. One hundred and thirteen students of federal university Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Responded to a set of questionnaires consisting of the measures of the Big Five personality and general self efficacy scales. The main hypotheses states that there will be a significant difference among the people who score high and low on academic performance based o the ivs and these hypotheses were tested at.05 level of significance. Students CGPA was used to measure academic performance. ttest for independent samples was statistically used to analyze the data collected through cluster sampling method from the sample. The result of the analysis showed that some facets of the big five personality did not influence academic performance, and some did. Self efficacy also was not found to influence the academic performance of fuoye students. Age was also found to contribute to academic performance. This research indicates that it is necessary to emphasize on some basic personality characteristics and agerelated behavior in improving academic performance of Fuoye students proactively rather than retroactively trying to solve problems that emerge in order to improve academic performance.

DEMOGRAPHICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ATTITUDES TO WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG ACADEMIC WORKERS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI AND EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY

2016-05-25T10:31:27Z

Title: DEMOGRAPHICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ATTITUDES TO WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG ACADEMIC WORKERS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI AND EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY Authors: YUSUF, NAFISAH FOLASHADE Abstract: Issue of occupational commitment and attitude to work among workers is a thing of concern to all management of organization including the academic workers of Federal University Oye- Ekiti and Ekiti State University in Ekiti State.The present study investigated the influence of perceived demographical factors influencing attitudes to work and organizational commitment among academic workers of Federal University Oye-Ekiti and Ekiti State University Ado,Ekiti.The study adopted ex-post factor research design. A total number of 100 workers were accidentally sampled in the study.These participantswere administered with Occupational commitment scale and attitude to work scale together with demographic information. Six hypotheses were testedin the study using independent samples t-test, two were confirmed and the other two were tested with One-Way ANOVA and one was confirmed.The result of the tested hypotheses showed that gender has significant influence on organizational commitment(t=3.29.’df = 98; p<.05). Gender has no significant influence on attitude to work (t=1.84;df=98;p>.05).work environment has significant influence on organizational commitment(F(2,97)=3.21; p<.05). Work environment has no significant influence on attitude to work (F(2,97)=0.55; p >.05). Age has no significant influence on organizational commitment (t= 0.90;df =78;p>.05). Age has no significant influence on attitude to work (t=-1.78; df=78;p>.05). Length of service has significant influence on organizational commitment (t=-0.50;df=88;p>.05). Length of service has no significant influence on attitude to work (t = 0.11;df=88;p>05).Based on findings,it is concluded that demographic factors are important in understanding organizational commitment and attitude to work of academic workers. Moreover, gender differs in level of organizational commitment of workers. The findings show that gender, length of 10 service and work environment have significant influence on organizational commitment so organizations should always pay great attentions to these factors for increment of productivity

INFLUENCE OF PEER CONNECTEDNESS, ALCOHOL USE AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION ON ATTITUDE TOWARDS PREMARITAL SEX AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE EKITI.

2016-05-23T11:48:42Z

Title: INFLUENCE OF PEER CONNECTEDNESS, ALCOHOL USE AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION ON ATTITUDE TOWARDS PREMARITAL SEX AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE EKITI. Authors: SAMUEL OLALEKAN, OLAWANDE; LAWAL, Dr. ABIODUN .M. Abstract: Premarital sex among youth is an intricate issue of special interest in Nigeria; which requires quick intervention from researchers and other stakeholders. The study examined the influence of peer connectedness, alcohol use and sexual orientation on attitude towards premarital sex among undergraduates in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria. This was a survey with the use of Ex-post facto research design. Twohundred and eight (208) undergraduates of Federal University Oye-Ekiti were sampled using accidental sampling method. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Five hypotheses were tested using t-test for independent samples and One-way Analysis of Variance. Results showed that alcohol use has significant influence on attitude towards premarital sex (t= 7.10, df = 206; p <.05). Description: Gender has significant influence on attitude towards premarital sex (t=3.87, df=206; p<.05). However, peer connectedness and sexual orientation had no significant influence on attitude towards premarital sex (t = -0.25, df=206; p>.05; t= 0.84, df = 206; p>.05) respectively. Finally, level of study significantly influenced attitude toward premarital sex (F (3, 204) = 8.06; p<.05). It is concluded that alcohol use, gender and level of study should be considered as important in intervention programmes for sexual risk behaviour among undergraduates in Nigeria.

FAMILY STRUCTURE AND RELATIONSHIP AS DETERMINANTS OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND MORAL COMPETENCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN OYE-EKITI

2016-05-10T12:57:09Z

Title: FAMILY STRUCTURE AND RELATIONSHIP AS DETERMINANTS OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND MORAL COMPETENCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN OYE-EKITI Authors: TAIWO, OLATOYE EMMANUEL Abstract: The study investigated on family structure and relationship as determinants of academic performance and moral competence among undergraduates in Oye-Ekiti. Two hundred (200) universities undergraduates, self report instrument were used. Ex- post facto research design was used for the study. Data obtained was analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS).T-test for the independent sample was adopted to test hypothesis one, two, three and four. The result showed that family structure was partially had significantly influence on moral competence and academic performance single parenthood (father) had no significantly influence moral competence (t=0.48;df= 198,p>0.05) and Academic performance (t=1.22;df =198,p>0.05), Single parenthood (mother) had no significant influence on moral competence (t=.38;df=198,p>.05) and Academic performance (t=1.05;df=198,p>.05) , parental proximity had no significant influence moral competence (t=0.83;df =198 , p>.05) but parental proximity significantly influenced academic performance (t=1.05;df =198,p<.05) ,and parental divorce significantly influenced moral competence influenced moral competence (t=1.94;df=198;p<.05)while parental divorce had no significantly influence academic performance (t=.32;df= 198,p>.05), Family relations significantly influenced moral competence (t=-3.21;df= 198,p<.05), while family relations had no significant influence on academic performance (t=-0.47;df=198;p>.05) and gender significantly influenced moral competence among undergraduates (t=1.77;df=198,p<.05).The implications of these findings were discussed in light of the literature, although the present study has made an important contribution to the body of knowledge on the topic.

INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND SELF-ESTEEM ON SELF-DISCLOSURE ATTRIBUTES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI

2016-05-05T10:44:03Z

Title: INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND SELF-ESTEEM ON SELF-DISCLOSURE ATTRIBUTES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI Authors: ADEMILOLU, ADEBAYO DARE Abstract: This research extends previous work on measuring two dimensions of self-disclosure attributes with gender and self-esteem. One hundred participants were selected using purposive sampling method. Psychological instruments were data collection. Data obtained were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS)Three hypotheses were tested using Two-way Analysis of Variance, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Independent sample t-test. The result showed that there is no significant joint influence of gender and self-esteem on self disclosure attributes, the result of the analysis further indicates that self-esteem has independent positive influence on self-disclosure attributes, while gender has no significant influence on self disclosure attributes. Therefore, hypothesis which stated there will be joint influence of gender and self-esteem on self-disclosure attributes was rejected. The result also indicated that self esteem has no significant relationship with self-disclosure attributes. This suggests that there is no significant relationship between self-esteem and self-disclosure attributes among undergraduates of FUOYE. The result indicated that there is a significant gender difference on self-disclosure attributes, further analysis suggested that male students displayed significant higher level of self-disclosure attributes than their female counterparts; therefore, the hypothesis stated there will be gender difference on self- disclosure attributes was accepted. It was concluded that gender and self-esteem should be considered as important in intervention programmes of self-disclosure attributes among undergraduates of FUOYE. Future studies need to be conducted to better determine how self-esteem and self-disclosure attributes affects the way people interact in other aspect of social relationships (like religious settings)

Counselling and Psychotherapy: Is There Any Difference?

2016-03-29T09:18:24Z

Title: Counselling and Psychotherapy: Is There Any Difference? Authors: Osagu, Judith; Omolayo, Benjamin Abstract: Counselling and psychotherapy are two fields that are often viewed to be the same and used interchangeably. The different definitions on both counselling and psychotherapy are evidences to this fact Efforts will be made in this paper to highlight the different definitions, show the differences and similarities between the two. Examine briefly the various types and approaches of counselling and psychotherapy and their historical background Description: So often people ask or assume counselling and psychotherapy to be the same. It is very difficult to define counselling and psychotherapy because there is little agreement on the definitions and also on whether there exists any difference between the two. Counselling is a process by which a counsellor provides information and education about a situation and helps the client to an informed choice of what is best to do in their situation. It is a helping process that involves a one to one communication that is aimed at meeting specific needs of the individual (FMHN, 2010). Psychotherapy on the other hand is a process focussed on helping an individual or individuals to heal and learn constructive ways to deal with the problems or issues with the individual's life (Grohel, 2012). It is generally recommended when an individual is grappling with life, relationship or work issue or a specific mental health concern and these issues or concerns are causing the individual a great deal of pain or upset for longer than a few days. Psychotherapy is a frequently used general term in describing the process of treating psychological disorders and mental distress.

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA.

2016-05-09T12:08:33Z

Title: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA. Authors: DOLAPO, TOLULOPE KEMISOLA; ODUSINA, KOLAWOLE Abstract: Female genital mutilation has been recognized as a major health problem in developing countries. It is widely recognized as a violation of human rights, which is deeply rooted in cultural beliefs. Information is needed to change behavior. Therefore this study focuses on knowledge, attitude and practice of female genital mutilation among married women in Southwest Nigeria. Two thousand and thirteen Nigerian Demographic and Health dataset was used, 3,547 married women aged 15-49 were involved. Chi square statistical test was employed to know the relationship between women background characteristics and knowledge, attitude and practice of female genital mutilation. Findings show that age, religion, wealth index of married women are significantly related to knowledge, attitude and practice of female genital mutilation in Southwest Nigeria. The study therefore concluded that these variables should be considered in attempt to instill behavioral changes to curb the menace of female genital mutilation in Southwest Nigeria.

DEMOGRAPHICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ATTITUDES TO WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG ACADEMIC WORKERS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI AND EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY

2016-02-09T12:12:53Z

Title: DEMOGRAPHICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ATTITUDES TO WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG ACADEMIC WORKERS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI AND EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY Authors: YUSUF, NAFISAH FOLASHADE; OMOLAYO, BENJAMIN Abstract: Issue of occupational commitment and attitude to work among workers is a thing of concern to all management of organization including the academic workers of Federal University Oye- Ekiti and Ekiti State University in Ekiti State.The present study investigated the influence of perceived demographical factors influencing attitudes to work and organizational commitment among academic workers of Federal University Oye-Ekiti and Ekiti State University Ado,Ekiti.The study adopted ex-post factor research design. A total number of 100 workers were accidentally sampled in the study.These participantswere administered with Occupational commitment scale and attitude to work scale together with demographic information. Six hypotheses were testedin the study using independent samples t-test, two were confirmed and the other two were tested with One-Way ANOVA and one was confirmed.The result of the tested hypotheses showed that gender has significant influence on organizational commitment(t=3.29.’df = 98; p<.05). Gender has no significant influence on attitude to work (t=1.84;df=98;p>.05).work environment has significant influence on organizational commitment(F(2,97)=3.21; p<.05). Work environment has no significant influence on attitude to work (F(2,97)=0.55; p >.05). Age has no significant influence on organizational commitment (t=0.90;df =78;p>.05). Age has no significant influence on attitude to work (t=-1.78; df=78;p>.05). Length of service has significant influence on organizational commitment (t=-0.50;df=88;p>.05). Length of service has no significant influence on attitude to work(t=0.11;df=88;p>05).Based on findings,it is concluded that demographic factors are important in understanding organizational commitment and attitude to work of academic workers. Moreover, gender differs in level of organizational commitment of workers. The findings show that gender, length of 10 service and work environment have significant influence on organizational commitment so organizations should always pay great attentions to these factors for increment of productivity Description: According to information provided by The United States Department of Labor,in 2009 employed persons worked an average of 7.5 hours on the days they worked, which were mostly weekdays,84 percent of employed persons did some or all of their work at their workplace.”Therefore, this indicates that the majority of the population is spending their waking hours at work, outside their homes. Therefore employers must do their best to create a low stress and inspiring work environment to yield greater productivity. Michelle T. Iaffaldano and Paul M.Muchinsky were one of the first people to reignite interest in the connection between job satisfaction and job performance. The meta-analytic research of these individuals impacted the way in which later research on the topic was conducted, especially regarding sample sizes.

THE INFLUENCE OF PERCEIVED UNEMPLOYMENT AND SELF EFFICACY ON ATTITUDE TOWARDS LEARNING AMONG UNDERGRADUATE

2016-03-30T12:46:58Z

Title: THE INFLUENCE OF PERCEIVED UNEMPLOYMENT AND SELF EFFICACY ON ATTITUDE TOWARDS LEARNING AMONG UNDERGRADUATE Authors: ADENOLA, DAMOLA SAKIRU Abstract: Education has been described has a weapon to fight poverty. Through acquisition of knowledge and skills individual are able to make better decision and solve various challenges that may constitute stressors in everyday life. In Nigeria today, the youth attitude toward education is falling as people are developing less interest in having deep knowledge of learning material but only interested in collecting certificate and finding their way out of academic environment. People with high level of self-efficacy belief that they have capacity and skills that is require to cope in academic settings .The study investigate the influence of perceive unemployment rate and self efficacy on attitude towards education among undergraduate. A non- random convenient sampling technique was used for the study. The participants for the study were one hundred and ninety–seven The result shows that participants who perceive high unemployment rate have more positive attitude towards education than those who have low perception of unemployment rate at [t = 2.93, P < 0.01]. That participants who have high self-efficacy show more positive attitude towards education than those with low self-efficacy at [t 194 = -2.43, P < 0.05]. Male and female do not differ on their attitude towards education at [t viii 194 = -0.90, P > 0.05]. Income level of parents does not determine attitude towards education. [F 194 Hence, certain recommendation and limitations of the study were considered Description: Based on the review of literature, it is understand that education is an important aspect of human life which provide individual with skills and knowledge which is useful in coping with major life challenges. The review of various studies suggests that personality variables such as self-efficacy go a long way in predicting student’s attitude towards education. Individual level of self-efficacy is an important personality factors that provide them with coping skills which can be used in coping with various academic stressors and challenges. It is also observed that perceived unemployment also predict undergraduate’s attitude toward academic education. Those with low perception of unemployment tend to display significant higher level of attitude toward learning than their counterpart with high perceived learning.

INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND SELF-ESTEEM ON SELF-DISCLOSURE ATTRIBUTES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI

2016-03-21T12:04:49Z

Title: INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND SELF-ESTEEM ON SELF-DISCLOSURE ATTRIBUTES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI Abstract: This research extends previous work on measuring two dimensions of self-disclosure attributes with gender and self-esteem. One hundred participants were selected using purposive sampling method. Psychological instruments were data collection. Data obtained were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences

BELIEFS ABOUT PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS AS PREDICTORS OF ATTITUDES TOWARD MENTAL ILLNESS IN EKITI STATE

2016-05-05T10:27:40Z

Title: BELIEFS ABOUT PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS AS PREDICTORS OF ATTITUDES TOWARD MENTAL ILLNESS IN EKITI STATE Authors: AKINJEJI, SHARON A. Abstract: People’s attitude towards mental illness areprecursors to their stigmatizing behaviors towards those who suffer from the disease. Individuals’ beliefs about the illness may have significant contribution in explaining their attitudes towards those with mental illness in our society. This study investigated dimensions of beliefs as predictors of attitudes towards mental illness in Ekitistate. Survey research design was used in the study where 200 participants were purposively selected in both Oye and Ikole local governments in Ekitistate, Nigeria. Questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Three hypotheses were tested with multiple regression, t-test and One-way ANOVA. Results showed that dangerousness, incurability and untrustworthiness beliefs about mental disorders independently and jointly predicted attitudes towards mental illness influence on attitude towards mental illness have significant influence on attitudes towards mental illness ( It is therefore concluded that people’sbeliefs about mental disorders are vital in predicting how they feel about the illness and those who are suffering from it.

INFLUENCE OF AGE, SALARY AND LENGTH OF SERVICE ON AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT AND TURNOVER INTENT OF INSURANCE EMPLOYEES IN ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE

2016-05-03T14:08:50Z

Title: INFLUENCE OF AGE, SALARY AND LENGTH OF SERVICE ON AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT AND TURNOVER INTENT OF INSURANCE EMPLOYEES IN ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE Authors: ADEBIYI, TIMILEHIN Abstract: This study examined influence of age, salary and length of service on affective commitment and turnover among insurance employees in Ado Ekiti. One hundred andfive insurance workers participated in the study. Five hypotheses were generated and were tested using Univarate Analysis of Variance, One way Analysis of Variance 103 = 1.22, P > 0.05], and turnover intent [t = -0.88, P > 0.05]. This study was reported an interactive influence of gender, age and length of service on affective commitment [F