Department of Sociology & Psychology

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Sociology & Psychology

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The Department of Sociology & Psychology is an academic department within a college or university that focuses on the study of society and human behavior. It offers courses and conducts research in sociology, which examines social structures and interactions, and psychology, which investigates the mind and behavior. The department often emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, particularly in areas like social psychology, where social factors influence individual behavior. Students can pursue degrees in both sociology and psychology, and faculty may specialize in various areas such as social cognition and mental health.

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  • Industrial Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
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    Infertility-Related stress and Coping Strategies as Predictors of Mental Well-being among Individuals with Reproductive Health Challenges in Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria
    (Lead City University, 2023-12) Aderonke A. ABOLUSODUN
    This study explored the Infertility- Related- Stress and Coping Strategies as predictors of Mental Well-being among Individuals with Reproductive Health Challenges in Ibadan. The study adopted a descriptive cross sectional research design using probability sampling of simple random to recruit 333 males and females going through issues of infertility at selected four hospitals in Ibadan. Respondents ages ranged from 21 to 60. .Sample size was determined using Taro and Yamani 1967 formula. Data was collected by the use of reliable and valid measure of mental well-being, Infertility-Related-Stress and coping strategies. .Four hypotheses were tested. There is no significant difference between male (? − = 38.75, SD = 6.57) and female (? − = 38.94, SD = 6.74) on mental well-being (t (322) = -.220, p > 0.05).There is significant joint impact of problem focused, emotional focused, and avoidance coping strategies on mental well-being among the infertile males and females, R2 = .091, F (3,315) = 10.457, p < .01.There is significant joint influence of infertility-related stress (social concern, need for parenthood, rejection of childfree lifestyle, and couple’s relationship concern) on mental well-being among the infertile males and females, R 2 = .386, F (4, 314) = 49.34, p < .01. Age does not significantly influence mental well-being F(1,308) = 1.32, p > .05. There is significant joint prediction of age and infertility-related stress on mental well-being F(5, 304) = 40.00, p < .01, There is significant joint prediction of age, infertility-related stress and coping strategies on mental well-being F(8, 301) = 27.61, p < .01. It was recommended that these variables should be considered when designing intervention to improve mental well-being of every individual passing through the challenges of infertility. Keywords: Infertile males and females, Infertility- Related-Stress, Coping strategies, Mental Well-being. Word Count: 291
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    Influence of Perceived Website Quality, Trust Propensity, and Internet Dependency on Customer Satisfaction in the Use of Online Shopping platforms
    (Lead City University, 2023-12) Rosemary Ngozi AYOWE
    The evolving technology has given rise for purchase of goods and services to be conducted over the internet. Although it presents a high rate of convenience, it is still faces socio-economic challenges in a country like Nigeria. Hence studies have focused on acceptance of online shopping neglecting customer satisfaction. Thus this research investigated Customer Satisfaction with online shopping and how it is informed by Website Quality, Trust Propensity, and Internet Dependency. This study was guided by expectancy disconfirmation theory to propose how respondents’ expectation and evaluation of performance of an online shopping platform inform customer satisfaction. The study adopted a cross-sectional design using a survey method. A total of 376 online consumers were selected using convenience sampling for this study. The respondents’ ages ranged from 18-58 years. Data was collected using a standardized questionnaire. Five hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis, t-test and analysis of variance. The result from the analysis indicated that, there is significant joint influence of website quality, trust, and internet dependency on customer satisfaction among consumer, R2 = .440, F (3,350) = 91.536, p < .01. The results also indicated that website quality (β = .606), propensity to trust (β = .124) and internet dependency (β = .130) independently predicted customers’ satisfaction. Finally the results showed there was no significant difference with customer satisfaction between generation, X, Y, and Z, F (2, 351) = 1.612, p > 05. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that respondents assess the quality of the shopping website in order to determine their level of trust in the website. The study therefore recommended that the e-commerce sector should identify and tackle challenges relating to security and website ineffectiveness, to ensure that customers can trust and use online shopping medium with ease. Keywords: Website Quality, Trust Propensity, Internet Dependency, Customer Satisfaction, Online Shopping. Word Count: 293
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    Personal Values, Religiosity, and Personality Traits as Predictors of Attitude Towards Formal Employment Among Millennials in Nigeria: A Cross Sectional Overview of Four Institutions in Lagos and Ogun State
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Oluwaferanmi Michael ONIJESUDE
    The overall purpose of this study was to investigate personal values, religiosity, and personality traits as predictors of Millennials’ Attitude towards formal employment in Lagos and Ogun state, Southwestern, Nigeria. The participants are 3rd and 4th wave Millennials in Nigeria, under a 50% high, and escalating unemployment milieu. The study employed seven theories, namely: Schwartz, basic values theory; Durkheim and Weber’s theory of religion; the big five theory of personality; Myers-Briggs type indicator, person-situation debate, functional attitude theory. Quantitative research method, and cross-sectional, survey design was adopted for the study. The target population are Millennials, however, 3rd and 4th wave Millennials are study population. Purposive sampling technique was used to select participants. Structured, close ended questionnaire was used to gather data which were analyzed using inferential statistical tools. The results showed that personal values, religiosity and personality traits were significant joint predictors of attitude of Millennials to formal employment. However, personal values and religiosity are the two most significant formal employment independent predictors (β = .38, t = 6.00, p < .05, and β = .42, t = 7.5, p < .05, respectively); but personality was not (β = .05, t = 1.00, p > .05). The results suggest that majority of Millennials exhibited positive attitude towards formal employment. It therefore, implies that that they looked forward to being employed in an organized establishment that can absorb them immediately after graduation and on completion of their national service year. Based on the findings from this study, it is recommended that all stake holders that deal with Millennials in Nigeria use empirical findings to learn more about them in order to harness the strength of the cohort. Keywords: Millennials, Formal employment, Personal values, Personality traits, Religiosity. Word Count: 276
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    Socio demographic Determinants of Women’s Adjustment to Midlife Crisis in Selected Local Government Areas in Oyo State, Nigeria
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Oluseyi Folakemi, GBADAMOSI
    The main objective of this study was to examine the factors that influenced the adjustment of women in some selected local government areas of Oyo state, Southwest, Nigeria during their midlife crisis. Also, it described the sociodemographic factors and support systems in dealing with psychosocial issues associated with midlife crisis. This study was anchored on Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory and Levinson’s Stage-crisis view. Cross sectional research design was adopted while multistage and purposive sampling techniques were used to select the local governments and the participants for the study. Data were collected using structured questionnaire divided into sections, administered to One hundred and sixty-five (165) women. Hypotheses were tested using descriptive statistics and One-way ANOVA. Findings revealed that onset of midlife crisis among women was significant. Specifically, the experience is significant among women aged 45 to 54 at 55.76%. Income status has significant impact among the women during midlife crisis [F (4,160) = 21.726, p < .01]. Participants with higher income (above #200,000) adjusted better. Participant who received support system from immediate family significantly adjusted better than those who received support from other support systems F (3,161) = 12.417, p < .01]. This study was able to establish that age of onset, higher regular income and adequate system of support from the immediate family were significant factors towards adjustment during midlife crisis among women in Oyo state, south west Nigeria. This study recommended that women experiencing mid-life crisis should be offered adequate systems of support. Keywords: Women, Local Government, Southwest, Midlife Crisis, Sociodemographic Factors, and Support Systems. Word Count: 259
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    The Implications of Farmers – Herders Clashes in Nigeria. A Case Study of Iseyin Community
    (Lead City University, 2023-12) Abiola Oluwatosin AGBAKOSI
    The Fulani herdsmen and farmers' clashes in Nigeria, particularly in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, have caused significant disruptions. This study aims to investigate the The Criminalities and Implications of Fulani Herdsmen and Farmers Clashes on Criminal Justices System in Nigeria. The population under study includes residents of Iseyin city, encompassing Fulani herdsmen, farmers, police officers, prison officials, and lawyers. A sample size of 400 respondents was determined using the Taro Yamale method. Questionnaires were the primary data collection tool, and Descriptive Statistical Analysis was employed, including percentages, frequency tables, and arithmetic mean calculations. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the study's hypotheses. The results indicate a significant relationship between Fulani herdsmen attacks and farmers' crises in Iseyin, leading to the rejection of hypothesis. Furthermore, there is a significant relationship between the level of awareness among Iseyin residents and Fulani herdsmen and farmers' clashes, rejecting hypothesis. However, there is no significant effect of Fulani herdsmen and farmers' clashes on the criminal justice system in Nigeria, as hypothesis was rejected. To mitigate Fulani herdsmen and farmers' clashes in Iseyin, improved communication through understanding different languages, awareness of climate change, and mutual accommodation could reduce conflicts and enhance farming experiences. The ongoing clashes have deterred Iseyin residents from farming due to safety concerns. The Oyo state government can enact by-laws to establish ranches, define grazing lands, and designate grazing routes. Civil actions against Fulani herdsmen can also be pursued to deter recurrent attacks. Keywords: Herdsmen Farmers' Clashes, Criminalities, Criminal Justices System Count: 240
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    Thriving at Work and Moderating Effect of Workplace Support on Subjective Well-being among Bankers in Ibadan Metropolis
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Mistura Oluwaseun AKINOLA
    This study investigated the influence of thriving at work, and the moderating effect of workplace support on the subjective well-being (SWB) of bank employees at selected local governments in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State. The study is a cross-sectional design using a survey method. Social Comparison Theory guided the study. A total of 402 bank employees was determined by Cochran formula, as multistage random sampling was engaged to select the banks from 5 local governments in Ibadan. Participants age ranging from 20 to 60 years (X = 35.4; SD = 7.4). Data were collected using a standardized questionnaire measuring Thriving at work, Workplace Support, and SWB. Four hypotheses were tested using ANOVA and regression analysis. Result showed Thriving at work has significant main effect on SWB, (F (1,394) = 21.86, P < .01, coworker F (1,394) = 14.88, P < .01). Learning thriving at work has a significant main effect on SWB, F (1,395) = 37.24, P<.01). Supervisor support (F (1,395) = 39.67, P< .01). The result also showed a significant interaction effect between learning thriving at work and supervisor support on SWB. Effect of thriving at work was significantly positive (β = .38, SE = .10, t = 7.97, P < .05). Thriving at work and workplace support have joint predictive influence on SWB (R2 = .258, F (2,399) = 69.348, P <.05). Thriving at work has significant independent influence on SWB (β = .279, t = 6.229, P < .05) and workplace support has significant independent influence on SWB (β = .357, t = 7.987, P < .05.) In conclusion, there is a significant linkage between workplace support and thriving at work on SWB. Study recommends that organizations should provide enabling environment where employees can thrive favorably without hindrance. Keywords: Energetic at work, Learning at work, Subjective well-being, Thriving at work, Workplace support, Moderation. Word Count: 290