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Retirement Planning, Lifestyle Practices and Psychological Well-being among Retired Teachers in Ibadan South West Local Government, Area, Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Adenike Rukayat ADELEKE - MONSUR
Psychological well-being is a central aspect of human life, reflecting the extent to which individuals experience emotional balance, life satisfaction, and a sense of purpose. This study investigated the influence of retirement planning, lifestyle practices psychological well-being among retired teachers in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. The perspective of this study is how proactive retirement decisions and lifestyle choices affect psychological well-being in later life. This study was anchored on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory, and Ryff’s Psychological Well-being. Three research questions guided the study with two hypotheses which were tested at 0.5 level of significance. The study adapted a descriptive survey research design. The target population comprised all retired teachers within Ibadan South-West LGA, from 2020 to 2024 out of which 200 intact participants were used for this study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising three standardised scales: The Retirement Planning Scale, the Lifestyle Practices Scale, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale, all adapted and modified
to suit the Nigerian context. with reliability co-efficient of (a = 0.88), (a = 0.91), and (a = 0.88) respectively. and analysed using descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics including Pearson Product-Moment Correlation and multiple regression. Findings revealed that retirement planning had a significant positive relationship with psychological well-being (r = .716, p < 0.05). Similarly, lifestyle practices were significantly associated with better psychological outcomes (r = .689, p < 0.05), indicating that both variables jointly influence the mental and emotional health of retirees. It concluded that effective retirement preparation and healthy lifestyle practices contribute meaningfully to the psychological well-being of retired teachers. This study therefore recommends that education authorities and stakeholders like counselling psychologist should intensify efforts in pre - retirement education and awareness training to equip prospective retirees with adequate planning strategies and healthy post-retirement lifestyle practices.
Keywords: Retirement Planning, Lifestyle Practices, Psychological Well-being, Retired Teachers
Word Count: 299
Effectiveness of Nutritional Education on Knowledge, Attitude and Food Choices among Pregnant Women in Ibadan Semi-Urban Areas, Oyo State
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Iyabode Olufunmike ADEKANMBI
Inadequate knowledge of pregnant women on nutrition in semi-urban Nigeria contributes significantly to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. This study assessed the
effectiveness of a nutritional education intervention (NEI) on knowledge, attitude, and food choices among pregnant women in Ibadan Semi-urban Areas, Oyo state. A quasi- experimental pretest-posttest design was employed with 118 pregnant women (59 per group) from Primary healthcare centers in Ibadan. The experimental group received a structured Nutritional Education Intervention (NEI), while the control group received family planning education. A Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used to analyze the data using descriptive statistics and inferential tests, including Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), to determine the effectiveness of the intervention at a significance level of p<0.05. At baseline, groups were comparable with no significant differences in Knowledge (Experimental: 16.4±2.3 vs Control: 16.2±2.3, p=0.668), Attitude (39.7±7.8 vs 39.4±6.8, p=0.803), or Food choices (41.1±7.5 vs 40.9±8.3, p=0.926). Post-intervention, the experimental group showed significant improvements. Knowledge scores increased to 18.8±1.8 versus 16.3±2.2 in controls (p<0.001). The proportion with excellent knowledge rose to 71.2% (n=42) from 20.3% (n=12). Attitude scores improved to 44.7±6.1 (p<0.001), with 91.5% (n=54) exhibiting a favourable attitude. Food choice scores increased to 48.4±5.1 (p<0.001), and 42.4% (n=25) demonstrated high adherence to healthy choices. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) confirmed significant main effects of the intervention on knowledge (F=55.436, p<0.001), attitude (F=34.2, p<0.001), and food choices (F=40.872, p<0.001). The nutritional education intervention significantly enhanced knowledge, improved attitudes, and positively influenced healthier food choices among pregnant women. It is recommended that Nutritional Education should be integrated into routine antenatal care to improve maternal and child nutrition by the Government. Community Health Nurses should involve family members particularly husbands, mother - in - laws in nutritional education programmes to build a supportive home environment.
Keywords: Nutritional Education, Pregnant Women, Knowledge, Attitude and Food Choices.
Word Count: 290.
Climate Risks and Livelihoods Adaptation in the Sub Africa: A Review
(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Science, 2013-04) Grace OLOUKOI, Ph.D
Climate change impacts all human systems including livelihoods of all regions of the world. The livelihoods activities of the sub-Sahara Africa in particular are already affected because of the fact that the region is highly
dependent on natural resources, most of which are climate sensitive. This paper reviews attributes of livelihoods impacts of climate risks and provides highlights of adaptation strategies and monitoring tools that are available
within the region
DRESS CODE COMPLIANCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN THE FACULTY OF LAW, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVER SITY, ILE IFE
(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2013-04) Prince ALADEGBOLA; Ade G.; Emily Adeloye (Ph.D)
This study is meant to investigate the extent at which the undergraduates in the faculty of Law Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) comply with the university approved dress code. It is meant to investigate the position of the
school authority in ensuring that the dress code is adhered unto by the students in the legal training. A total of 200 students that were randomly selected across the class levels in the Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo
University constituted the sample for the study. A self designed question naira entitled “Law Students and Dress (LSDC)” was used to collect data for the study. The two hypotheses raised and tested using t-test statistics
were accepted in their null form. Findings from the study indicated that both the male and female Law undergraduates manifested the same attitude to dress code. Also revealed by the study was that the law students
were not different in their compliance levels despite the differences in the class levels. It was finally recommended that the university management, particularly the authorities of the Faculty of Law should emphasise more on
the necessity to comply by introducing some “hard to bear consequences”.
Keywords: Law, Faculty, Undergraduates
Post-exercise Cardiovascular Status of Pupils in Ibadan
(Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences, 2013-04) Dr Moses, M.O.; Dr Onyezere, J.O.; Dr Abass, A.O.
This paper comparatively examines the cardiovascular status measured in terms of heart rate, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure of primary school pupils in Ibadan after going through a 12-week progressive resistance exercise training. A total of one hundred and twenty (120) volunteered pupils were drawn purposively from four (two public and two private) primary schools in Ibadan. The randomized classic experimental research design with one experimental and one control group was employed in the study. Systematic random sampling technique was used to allocate sixty (60) participants to each of the two groups, namely: the progressive resistance exercise (PRE) and the control groups. The PRE trainings adhered strictly to the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines on quality and quantity of exercise trainings. The control group did not partake in any organised
training during the period. However, the pupils were not restricted from their normal daily activities. The cardiovascular variables measured were subjected to frequency counts, percentages, normative table scores, mean and standard deviation for analysis and discussions. Results show that the average age of the pupils was 9 years 8 months, 68 (56.7%) of the participants were male while 52 (43.3%) were female; the post-training mean height of the
participants in the PRE group is 1.36±0.09m while that of weight is 29.52± 5.82kg. It also reveals that post-exercise HR (81.86bpm within 80-120bpm) of the participants were at the normal level and their average post-exercise blood pressure (98.94/61.87mmHg) were normal within 100-120/60-75mmHg. The post-exercise cardiovascular fitness level of the pupils in Ibadan is normal. Hence, they are apparently healthy to be able to cope with the rigour of training using PRE modus operandi for any professional sports carrier. They should be exposed to vigorously healthy activities that will prepare them to live healthy and physically fit lifestyles in future.
Key words: Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Progressive resistance exercise, Training, Primary school pupils