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Ede MO, Nwosu KC, Okeke CI, Oneli JO. Predictors of pathological gambling behaviours in parents population in Nigeria. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9197. [PMID: 38649388 PMCID: PMC11035556 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56369-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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The increasing incidence of psychological pains, burnout, and anxiety among gamblers in Nigeria is high. This is because pathological gambling (PG) is on the rise and it is linked to many social vices such as stealing, drug abuse, and sexual abuse. It is important to investigate the trajectories of PG in Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey design was employed in our study with 197 participants sampled from 28 gambling venues in Nigeria made up the study's sample size. Of the 197, 131 (66.5%) were males and 66 (33.5%) were females. 50 (25.4%) were within the age range of 20-30 years, 42 (21.3%) were within 31-40 years, 40 (20.3%) were within 41-50 years, 35 (17.8%) were within 51-60 years, and 30 (15.2%) were within 61 and above. Using the hierarchical regression analysis, our finding revealed a significant association between psychological distress and our respondents' pathological gambling behaviour whereas none of the sociodemographic variables made a significant contribution to their pathological gambling behaviour. We concluded that gamblers' psychological well-being is crucial to understanding their problematic gambling behaviours in the context of a developing nation such as Nigeria, and that this could be similar among our respondents. Implications of our findings were highlighted.
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- Moses Onyemaechi Ede
- Department of Childhood Education, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Childhood Education, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Duluth, Gambia.
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Nwadi CL, Ede MO, Nwakpadolu GM, Okoro JO, Onu EA, Emeghebo UM, Ezeanwu AB, Ogbonna KA, Agu PU, Nkemjika O, Nwosu N, Okereke GK, Onah SO, Uba MBI, Obeagu EI. Impact of stress coping strategy in modifying perceptions of school stress among adult learners enrolled in Home Economics and Indigenous Textiles Education in Nigerian Universities. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37392. [PMID: 38518029 PMCID: PMC10956942 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Studying some professions is so demanding that if not well managed it leads to severe stress, withdrawal, burnout, and other health-related problems. Hence, practical engagement and exhibition of catering, cooking, and home management are so tasking as they are time-consuming and very intensive. Many students in the specialties experience excess academic loads and internal and external demands. Given these, this study tested the impact of cognitive behavior coping strategy on school stress among adult learners enrolled in Home Economic and Indigenous Textile Education. METHODS A pretest-posttest randomized control group design was applied. Ninety-five students (43 [45.3%] males; 52 [54.7%] females) participated in the current study. Stress assessment was induced and then students were randomly allocated to the cognitive behavior coping strategy group and the waitlist conditions. Later, students on the waitlist received the cognitive behavior coping strategy contents. Data collected were analyzed using analysis of covariance. RESULTS Results showed that at pretest, there was no significant difference among the participants in the 2 groups as measured by Educational Stress Scale and Perceived Stress Scale scores. However, the post-intervention test result showed a long-term impact of cognitive behavior coping strategy in improving the management of school stress among students. CONCLUSION This study suggests that cognitive behavior coping strategy has a long-term impact on modifying the students' perception of school stress in a sample of adult learners enrolled in Home Economic and Indigenous Textile Education.
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- Calister Lebechukwu Nwadi
- Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Agric/Vocational Education, College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
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- Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Industrial and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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Nwakpadolu GM, Ede MO, Okoro JO, Nwadi CL, Akudo FU, Anigbogu GN, Ezeanwu AB, Edikpa EC, Nwadinobi VN, Oneli JO. Effect of psychological intervention in cushioning work-induced stress among secondary school home economics teachers: Implications for policy and administration. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37174. [PMID: 38428875 PMCID: PMC10906576 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Work demands in the contemporary Nigerian work environment are a critical concern to many including occupational stress researchers. This informed the current study to investigate the effect of psychological intervention in cushioning teachers' stress in public secondary schools in Nigeria. METHODS A randomized control design was applied. The participants were 80 secondary school home economics teachers. They were randomized into 2 groups, that is, treatment and waitlisted arms. The former was designed as a 12-session cognitive behavior intervention while the latter was waitlisted and the members received theirs at the end of the study. Both group members were evaluated at the pretest, posttest, and follow-up test to understand the baseline of the problem, treatment outcome, and sustainability respectively. Perceived Stress Scale and Teacher irrational belief scale were used as test tools. Data from the 3-time tests were analyzed using multivariate statistic. RESULTS The main effect results showed a significant reduction in teachers' stress and irrational beliefs due to cognitive behavior intervention. The follow-up test results also indicate that the impactful benefit of cognitive behavioral intervention on job stress reduction was significantly sustained over time. Regarding the influence of gender, the result shows no significant influence of gender on teachers' job stress in schools. CONCLUSION This study suggests that cognitive behavior intervention can decrease work-induced stress among secondary school home economics teachers. Therefore, the management of schools is enjoined to deploy the services of cognitive behavior therapists to monitor the mood and mental health of teachers.
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- Glory Mmachukwu Nwakpadolu
- Department of Agric/Vocational Education, College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Guidance and Counselling, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Duluth, Gambia
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Ofili PC, Ede MO, Anyaegbunam NJ, Oforka KO, Okereke IE, Umeifekwem JE, Bosa CN, Ngwoke SOR, Okoroafor U, Oyibo MA, Ogueri EO, Ibhafido A, Abbah OI, Nwakamma JC, Ezeufodiama SC, Okechukwu EC, Omeye RO, Nwaiwu N, Anozie KC, Ikediashi OE, Ogbochie AN, Obeagu EI, Okoroafor JC, Odo EO. Physical activity and depressive symptoms during the fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic: Implication for public policy and administrators. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37155. [PMID: 38363916 PMCID: PMC10869065 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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Depression is a public mental health problem that can progress to suicidal ideation, literature suggests regular physical activity may ameliorate it. The study assessed the link between physical activity and depression symptoms during the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Academic Staff Union (ASU) strike among undergraduates. Four hundred and eighteen undergraduates were recruited and participated in the study. Participants completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to measure depression severity. The result on PA showed that about one-third of the participants were inactive, above half were moderately active, while a few achieved high PA levels. Above one-fifth of the participants experienced minimal or no depression while a good percent had mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe depression. Non-parametric tests between PA total score and depression total score with demographic variables were not significant. Spearman's correlation showed a strong negative relationship between PHQ-9 scores and IPAQ-SF scores. This suggests that a high PA level is associated with lower depression symptoms. The COVID-19 pandemic and the ASU strike experiences resulted in increased depression among undergraduates. The university administration needs to formulate an urgent policy to promote PA among undergraduates and provide treatment for the affected students.
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- Perpetua Chinyere Ofili
- Department of Human Kinetic and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Kinetic and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Kinetic and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Kinetic and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Human kinetics and Sports Studies, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
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- Department of Human kinetics and Sports Studies, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
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- Department of Human kinetics and Sports Studies, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
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- Department of Human kinetics and Sports Studies, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
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- Department of Human Kinetic and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Human kinetics and Sports Studies, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
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- Department of Human kinetics and Sports Studies, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
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- Department of Human Kinetic and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Human kinetics and Sports Studies, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
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- Department of Human kinetics and Sports Studies, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
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- Department of Human kinetics and Sports Studies, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
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- Department of Public Administration and Local Government, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Kinetics and Sports Studies, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Health and Physical Education, School of General Studies, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
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Chukwuma JN, Ede MO, Chukwuma IS, Izueke EM, Ejikeme JNU, Madukwe CI, Ibenwa CN, Uzochukwu NF, Anyaehie MC, Omali OKN, Nnadi CI, Ijeudo NU, Ononogbu DC, Ngele OK, Nyakuwa R, Ogbochie AN. Perceptions of organizational value and unethical/deviant behaviors among lecturers in Archeology and Religion and Cultural Studies: An intervention study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e36964. [PMID: 38241531 PMCID: PMC10798707 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Understanding an organization's ethical standards assists employees in abiding by stipulated rules and regulations and reduces the prevalent rate of inappropriate behaviors. Unfortunately, some workers do not know and as a result, they become dysfunctional, affecting their professional identities. Given this, scholars have called for psychoeducational strategies that coach workers to improve their perceptions. With this in mind, we investigated the impact of psychoeducational coaching on workplace ethical perceptions and deviant behaviors among lecturers in Archeology and Religion and Cultural Studies. METHODS A group randomized control design was adopted, and a sample of lecturers was assigned to intervention and control groups using a simple allocation sequence method. Three dependent measures were used to assess the participants' irrational beliefs, work values, and deviant behaviors before the intervention, after, and 2 months later as a follow-up test. Data collected were cued into SPSS version 28. A multivariate analysis was performed to test postulated hypotheses at .05 probability level. RESULTS The results showed that rational-emotive behavior occupational coaching has a significant impact on reducing unethical work values and work-deviant behaviors among lecturers in Archeology and Religion and Cultural Studies. The finding of this study justified the effectiveness of rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT) approaches in treating irrational beliefs that occasioned work-deviant behaviors among the employees. CONCLUSION It is concluded in this study that rational-emotive behavior occupational coaching is beneficial and effective in decreasing unethical work values and work-deviant behaviors among lecturers in Archeology and Religion and Cultural Studies. Therefore, REBT practitioners should liaise with lecturers in Archeology and Religion and Cultural Studies to advance the practice of REBT in workplaces.
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- Department of Public Administration and Local Government, University of Nigeria
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- Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria
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- Harare Institute of Technology, University of Stellenbosch, Zimbabwe
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Obeagu EI, Obeagu GU, Ede MO, Odo EO, Buhari HA. Translation of HIV/AIDS knowledge into behavior change among secondary school adolescents in Uganda: A review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36599. [PMID: 38065920 PMCID: PMC10713174 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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The human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) pandemic is primarily affecting young people worldwide, with those between the ages of 15 and 24 accounting for nearly half of all new infections. This paper was written to effectively translate HIV/AIDS knowledge into actionable behavioral changes among secondary school students in Uganda by empowering them with comprehensive information, fostering a deeper understanding of preventive measures, and facilitating the development of responsible and informed decision-making skills, thereby reducing the incidence of HIV/AIDS transmission within this demographic. There is a relationship between risk perception and behavior change in HIV/AIDS prevention among high school students. This can be explained by the high proportion of secondary school students who think they are at risk of HIV infection; this perception may be related to having had early sex, being sexually active, and knowing someone has died of HIV. High school students regularly engage in risky sexual behaviors, such as not using condoms and having multiple lifelong partners. Student behavior is significantly influenced by HIV and AIDS prevention initiatives such as youth-friendly services, peer education, and condom use.
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- Department of Education Foundations, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- School of General Studies (Physical and Health Education Unit) Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria
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- Department of Haematology, School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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Onah BI, Ede MO, Eze BN, Uzoegwu CR, Mgboji C, Agbo GC, Uzuagu AU, Chiamagu C, Agbo PA, Oneli JO, Ogbueghu SN. Effectiveness of rational emotive behavior education (REBE) on computer anxiety among school teachers enrolled in e-learning. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34303. [PMID: 37505176 PMCID: PMC10378744 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Reports from past studies indicated that research on anxiety disorder is not extensive and further investigation is needed using different populations. Besides, psychological intervention for computer anxiety has not been given the required empirical attention. Given this, we investigated the effectiveness of rational emotive behavior education on computer anxiety among primary school teachers enrolled in e-learning. METHODS A pure experimental design was used, which helped to randomly assigned recruited 112 primary school teachers to 2 arms (treatment and control groups). The Computer Anxiety Scale was distributed before, immediately after, and 4 weeks after completion of intervention with 12 sessions that were given to the treatment group. RESULTS The ANOVA results showed that rational emotive behavior education significantly decreased teachers computer anxiety. The mean computer anxiety score among instructors did not significantly differ by group or gender. Therefore, we recommended that computer educators, policymakers, and rational emotive behavior educators should organize rational and emotive-oriented conferences for schoolteachers.
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- Benardine Ifeoma Onah
- Department of Computer Science and Robotic Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Computer Science and Robotic Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Computer Science and Robotic Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Computer Science and Robotic Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Computer Science and Robotic Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Computer Science and Robotic Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Duluth, Gambia
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Omeje GN, Ede MO, Amadi K, Ogbueghu SN, Chinweuba NH, Obeagu EI, Eze E, Areji AC, Agbo CO, Ekwueme FO. Intervention for burnout and irrational beliefs in parents of couples seeking a divorce: A critical reflection of Igbo-African marital discord. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34221. [PMID: 37417632 PMCID: PMC10328683 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Looking at the sociocultural dimension of marriage in the sub-region of Nigeria like Igbo, parents allow their sons and daughters to marry so that they can have homes. The expectation is for them to have permanent homes. If there is anything contrary to that such as divorce, parents usually frown at it. To some extent, the psychological effects of it may be deeply rooted in parents who hear that their children are seeking a divorce. Given this reason, this study investigated the effect of rational emotive family health therapy (REFHT) on burnout and irrational beliefs in parents of couples seeking a divorce. METHODS This is a pretest-posttest randomized control group research. Two instruments were used to measure 73 participants who were assigned to treatment and control arms. the intervention group received 12 sessions of counseling that aimed to decrease the level of burnout and irrational beliefs. At the end of the sessions and assessments, the data were analyzed using repeated measures, cross-tabulation, and univariate statistics. RESULTS the finding indicated that REFHT was highly effective in decreasing the high parental burnout orchestrated by irrational belief. Comparing the mean scores of the participants exposed to the intervention and those in the control group after time 1 and 2 assessments, the mean reduction of burnout and irrational beliefs further showed a positive treatment outcome. There was no significant influence of gender, time, and group. CONCLUSION This study suggests that REFHT is significant in improving the psycho-emotional wellness of parents of couples seeking a divorce. Thus, additional research is required to validate the impact of REFHT in decreasing burnout in other populations.
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- Grace Ngozi Omeje
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Onyemaechi Ede M, Okeke CI, Oneli JO. Raising the self-esteem and reducing irrational beliefs of schoolchildren: The moderating and main effect study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34168. [PMID: 37417590 PMCID: PMC10328580 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses studies have called for moderators of treatment outcomes and their main effect with regard to disadvantaged populations. In view of that, this study investigated the impacts and moderators of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) on the self-esteem and irrational beliefs of Schoolchildren in Ebonyi State Nigeria. METHODS A group randomized controlled design was utilized to assign 55 schoolchildren to the treatment group and 55 schoolchildren to waitlisted control group. Two self-report measures (Self-Esteem Scale and Children Adolescent Scale of Irrationality) were used to assess the participants. There were pretest, posttest, and follow-up tests given at different intervals to ascertain the baseline, main effect, and long-term effects of the treatment. The data collected were analyzed using a 2-way analysis of covariance statistic. RESULTS The results of the 2-way analysis of covariance demonstrated a difference between participants in the waitlisted control group at the pretest, posttest, and follow-up test and a positive improvement in schoolchildren with illogical beliefs as a result of exposure to REBT intervention. It was discovered that the REBT intervention changed schoolchildren's self-esteem and irrational views into rational ones. A later test result supported the intervention's consistent and significant effects in lowering illogical beliefs and raising students' self-esteem. The results also showed that there is no connection between gender and group membership. CONCLUSION This study suggests that REBT is a significant treatment strategy that reduces irrational beliefs and improves the self-esteem of primary school children. Based on these outcomes, further studies should replicate the study in other cultures with such a disadvantaged group.
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- Moses Onyemaechi Ede
- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Duluth, Gambia
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Areji AC, Ede MO, Agbo CO, Eze HO, Ogbodo II, Eze CF, Nyakuwa R, Chinweuba NH, Agbigwe IB. Testing the impact of occupational intervention on professional ethics and values of Staff in University Medical Centers. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34171. [PMID: 37390237 PMCID: PMC10313253 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The level of commitment to jobs is the driver of how much a worker could offer to those that need the services. People become poised to deliver services when they hold the job in high esteem. Evidence abounds that some workers in public services barely value their professional responsibilities and conduct. This motivated the present researchers to test the impacts of rational emotive behavioral occupational intervention (REBOI) on the professional ethics and values of Staff in University Medical Centers. METHODS to achieve the above aim, a randomized control design was used. A total of 114 staff were recruited, assessed 3 times using 3 instruments, and coached by therapists. The coaching last for 12 sessions. The data collected were subjected to a multivariate statistical analysis to test how effective the intervention was in changing negative perceptions about values and ethics in workplaces. RESULTS It was found that REBOI changes negative perceptions about professional ethics and values among staff of medical centers. The effectiveness of the REBOI is not statistically influenced by gender and group interaction. Gender does not moderate the impact of the intervention. CONCLUSION This study finally suggests that REBOI effectively changes negative perceptions about values and ethics among health workers. Thus, recommends for the advancement of Ellis' principles in other workplaces and across populations.
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- Anthony Chukwudi Areji
- Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy and Religion, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndifu, Anike, Ebonyi State Nigeria, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy and Religion, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndifu, Anike, Ebonyi State Nigeria, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Okereke GKO, Ede MO, Adejo OO, Nwadi LC, Oneli JO, Nwahunanya I, Kontei E, Oguejiofor IV, Nkemjika O, Okereke JA, Iliya J, Udogu K, Ike JO, Areji A. Coping strategy for work-family conflict and burnout in construction industrial adult workers: A philosophical highlight. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33933. [PMID: 37335679 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The work environment in Nigeria is demanding and could lead to psychological disturbances. Evidentially, construction workers have confirmed the horrible job stress and work-family conflict they experience in the workplace. This has led to work-related burnout. As a matter of importance, this study was conducted. METHODS A pure experimental design was used, which helped to randomly assigned recruited 98 construction industry adult workers to 2 arms (treatment and waitlisted control groups). Two dependent measures were distributed before, immediately after, and 4 weeks after completion of intervention with 12 sessions that were given to the treatment group. RESULTS This study found that cognitive behavior therapy is beneficial in the management of work-family conflict and work burnout among construction industry workers. Therefore, there is a need for advancement and adequate implementation of cognitive behavior therapy in industries for psychological functioning of workers.
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- Department of Industrial and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Duluth, Gambia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Industrial and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Adult Education Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Quantity Surveying, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Industrial and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Industrial and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Industrial and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Ekwueme HU, Ede MO, Eze EC, Mezieobi DI, Aroh PN, Oneli JO, Nweke PO, Enyi C. Impact of occupational health coaching on irrational career beliefs and workplace deviant behaviors among school employees: Implications for Educational administrative policy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33685. [PMID: 37266622 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Workplace-disruptive behavior is an important public and organizational health issue that calls for public discourse. The high rates in Nigeria and its associated career illogical assumptions among teachers brought about this study to investigate the impact of rational emotive occupational health coaching (REOHC) on irrational career beliefs and workplace deviant behaviors in a sample of Nigerian primary school teachers. METHODS A sample of 128 primary school teachers in Nigeria was recruited as participants. They were assigned to REOHC and control groups. Work deviance behavior scale and teacher irrational belief scale were used to assess the participants at 3 points. A pretest-post-test and follow-up design was used in this study. RESULTS The findings indicated that the REOHC program significantly reduced work-deviant behaviors and irrational career beliefs among primary school teachers. The outcome also demonstrates the connection between groups and gender. CONCLUSION This study concluded that primary school teachers' work-related deviant behaviors and illogical beliefs were reduced as a result of the REOHC treatment. Therefore, occupational therapists should help teachers with deviant behaviors and irrational beliefs to change using rational emotive behavioral techniques.
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- Hope Uchechukwu Ekwueme
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Gambia
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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BACKGROUND Flood cases in so many parts of Nigeria, especially in Anambra state and the accruing psychological and health related problems, affecting members of families and society necessitated this study. In view to assist and help affected individuals who specialized in farming therapeutically, this study investigated the effect of rational emotive family health therapy (REFHT) on flood-induced anxiety disorders among farmers in Anambra state Nigeria. This study was guided with 3 null hypotheses. METHODS This is a group randomized control study, conducted in Anambra state Nigeria. The sample size was 120 registered cassava farmers in Anambra State Nigeria. A measure of anxiety disorders was used to assess the baseline data of the condition before the treatment, immediately after treatment, and after 3 weeks. The treatment was a self-developed REFHT manual that lasted for 12 sessions, 60 minutes per session with aim of reducing anxiety disorders among farmers who are victims of flood. The manual was delivered by counseling psychologists with orientation in rational emotive behavior and family therapies. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive (mean, standard deviation, chi-square, and percentage) and inferential (Partial Eta Squared, and Analysis of Covariance) statistical tools. RESULTS The result revealed no significant gender difference was observed among the study participants' socioeconomic, working status, and loan status. REFHT was significantly effective in reducing flood-induced anxiety disorders among farmers. There was no significant moderating effect of gender on flood-induced anxiety disorders among farmers. There was no significant interaction effect of gender and REFHT treatment on anxiety disorders among farmers. CONCLUSION REFHT was significantly effective in reducing flood-induced anxiety disorders among farmers. Based on the findings, this study recommended among others that rational-emotive therapists and family health professionals should liaise with community leaders to provide career counseling services to farmers and establishment of community-based rational emotive institute for each state in Nigeria.
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- Cajethan U. Ugwuoke
- Department of Agriculture Education, Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Agriculture Education, Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Teleeo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Gambia
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Egenti NT, Ede MO, Okeke CI, Oneli JO. Intervention for modifying risk level of hypersexual behaviors among male parents with sexual offending history. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33401. [PMID: 36961134 PMCID: PMC10036006 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The increased sexual assault committed against women and young girls by people of the opposite gender has put their safety in danger in recent years. This has contributed to a growing number of adult sex offenders who have aggressive sexual attitudes. This study investigated the efficacy of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in reducing the risk level of hypersexual behaviors among male parents. METHODS A total of convicted 48 inmates participated in this study. In pursuance of this aim, 3 dependent measures were employed in evaluating the participants' violent sexual attitudes at 3 points. The simple random technique was adopted in selecting 24 participants who participated in the CBT program while 24 participants were used as the no-intervention control group. RESULTS The ANCOVA analysis shows a positive treatment outcome in reducing the risk level of hypersexual behaviors among male parents who participated in the CBT program when compared to the no-intervention control group. This study found that cognitive behavioral therapy intervention is a coping strategy for reducing hypersexual behaviors among male parents with sexual offending history in favor of participants in the intervention group at the 3 levels of assessments. The study showed a significant difference between groups in the risk level of hypersexual behaviors among male parents with a sexual offending history. Also, the result showed a significant interaction between time and treatment. Regarding the moderating impact of sexual behavior on the risk level of hypersexual behaviors. CONCLUSION Given this, this study suggests that CBT intervention reduces the risk level of hypersexual behaviors among male parents. Implications for protection agencies and policies were highlighted.
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- Nkechi T. Egenti
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Free State, South Africa
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Free State, South Africa
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Gambia
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Omeke FC, Okeke CI, Ede MO, Oneli JO. Coaching impact on work-family conflict and occupational stress among educational administrators in primary schools. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33185. [PMID: 36897694 PMCID: PMC9997757 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Many workers in developing countries have complained about poor working conditions, unhappiness, and job insecurity. As a result, irrationality in employees judgments of the dissatisfactory status of Nigerian organizational environments has been linked to deviant public employee behavior. Apparently, workers in this work environment experience job-induced hazards and distorted feelings about their occupational well-being. With that in mind, we evaluated the impact of rational-emotive occupational health coaching on work-life quality and occupational stress management among educational administrators in Nigeria. METHODS This research employed a group-randomized trial design. A total number of 70 administrators were recruited, measured with 2 measurement tools during the study. Frequency, percentage, and Chi-square statistics were employed to describe the recruited sample, and inferential (mixed model ANOVA) statistics were utilized to examine the information gathered from the participants. RESULTS The result showed a significant effect of the rational-emotive occupational health coaching (REOHC) group in decreasing the perception of stress and work-family conflict management among educational administrators. Also, the study reported a significant effect of time on administrators' occupational stress and work-family conflict management. The results also indicate that administrators' occupational stress and work-family conflict coping skills had a significant influence due to group and time interaction effects. CONCLUSION REOHC is a powerful and useful coaching strategy that improves perceptions of administrators about work-life and job stress in work environment. Based on these results, we recommend REOHC for practitioners in different works of life.
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- Faith C. Omeke
- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Gambia
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Aneke AO, Ede MO, Agbigwe IB, Obumse NA, Nnamani O, Ngwoke AN, Okenyi EC, Ezema VS, Ejiofor JN, Njoku OC, Ifelunni CO, Ebizie EN, Okpala E, Oneli JO. Examining the impact of randomized control intervention on depressive symptoms in schoolchildren with atypical behaviors. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32964. [PMID: 36800628 PMCID: PMC9936029 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The need to investigate depression among disadvantaged groups motivated this study. This study investigated the impacts of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) on depressive symptoms in schoolchildren with atypical behaviors in Enugu State Nigeria. METHOD A group randomized controlled design was used to assign 37 schoolchildren to the intervention group and 37 schoolchildren to the waitlisted control group. These people were evaluated at three times (pretest, post-test, and later test) using a dependent measure. The outcome demonstrated that there was no discernible difference between the participants in the treatment group and those in the waitlisted control group at the time of the pretest. The post-treatment test results revealed a considerable improvement among participants as a result of REBT therapy. RESULTS The later test result revealed that the treatment's significant improvement was maintained in favor of the REBT group. The outcome of REBT treatment was not moderated due to location. The data showed a significant interaction impact on participants' depression levels in relation to the interaction between groups and gender during therapy. CONCLUSION Following the outcomes, we concluded that REBT is a long-term efficacious intervention for treating depressive symptoms in schoolchildren with atypical behaviors in Enugu State Nigeria regardless of location and gender.
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- Anthonia O. Aneke
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Anambra State Nigeria, Anambra, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Duluth, Gambia
- * Correspondence: Joy Obiageli Oneli, Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Duluth, Gambia (e-mail: )
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Ogakwu NV, Ede MO, Manafa IF, Okeke CI, Onah SO. Quality of Work-Life and Stress Management in a Rural Sample of Primary School Teachers: An Intervention Study. J Rat-Emo Cognitive-Behav Ther 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-022-00494-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Ede MO, Okeke CI. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Treating Videogame Dependence in School-aged Children. bull couns psy 2023. [DOI: 10.51214/bocp.v5i1.379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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This study examined the effectiveness of cognitive-behaviour therapy on schoolchildren with videogame dependency in a sample of Nigerian schoolchildren. This study was conducted in Enugu metropolis Enugu State Nigeria. A randomized-controlled pretest and posttest design was adopted. Out of 86 schoolchildren that participated in the study, 43 children were exposed to the intervention while 43 did not receive treatment as usual (TAU). The treatment lasted for eight weeks with one session per week. During the study, the participants were assessed at three time points using videogame addiction scale for children. The data collected were statistically analyzed using the multivariate statistical tool. The multivariate statistical result showed that cognitive-behaviour therapy in reducing videogame dependency among schoolchildren. The practice implications, limitations, and conclusions were also drawn in line with the outcome of this study. This study is one among the few studies in Nigeria that have investigated videogame dependency. Another strength is that study tested the participants at three time points to ascertain the impacts of the intervention.
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Ede MO, Okeke CI, Adene F, Areji AC. Perceptions of Work Value and Ethical Practices Amongst Primary School Teachers, Demographics, Intervention, and Impact. Psychol Rep 2023; 126:380-410. [PMID: 34610775 DOI: 10.1177/00332941211043453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The rate of value decadence and degeneration of moral value as it applies to work ethic amongst teachers is worrisome, especially in Nigeria. This value decadence amongst Nigerian teachers could have been triggered off as a result of their false perceptions in placing demands. This study therefore investigated the effect of rational emotive occupational intervention on the perceptions of work value and ethical practices amongst teachers in primary schools in Nigeria. Randomized group control intervention was adopted with 168 primary school teachers selected as participants for this study. The participants were allocated to (treatment group: n = 84) and (waitlisted control group: n = 84). The participants in the treatment group received a 12-week program of activities (REBOI) whereas the waitlisted group received the conventional means of counseling. The results showed that rational emotive behavioural occupational intervention was significant in the work values of primary school teachers in Nigeria as measured by the Organizational Values Scale . Rational emotive occupational intervention was significant in the ethical sensitivity of primary school teachers in Nigeria as measured by the Ethical Sensitivity Scale. It was also found that rational emotive behavioral occupational intervention has significant long-term effects on work value and ethical practices among primary school teachers in Nigeria as measured by the Organizational Values Scale, Ethical Sensitivity Scale. Therefore, we conclude that rational emotive behavioral occupational intervention is effective in changing the false perceptions of work value and ethical practices among primary school teachers in Nigeria.
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- School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.,Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations University of Nigeria, Nsukka.,Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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Ede MO, Okeke CI, Onah SO. A randomised controlled trial of a cognitive behaviourally informed intervention for changing violent sexual attitudes among adult sexual offenders in prison. Crim Behav Ment Health 2023; 33:46-61. [PMID: 36583302 DOI: 10.1002/cbm.2269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Predatory sexual acts by adults cause concern worldwide. Patterns of distorted thinking and weakened self-control are among the leading explanations. Amidst growing concerns about sexual offences in Nigeria, it might be that more psychologically informed interventions in prison could reduce the risks of further harm compared with the standard prison regime. AIMS To test the effectiveness of a cognitive behaviourally informed intervention (CBII) in reducing violent sexual attitudes among men in prison in Nigeria for a sexual offence. METHODS In a randomised controlled trial, men in two prisons who responded to in-prison advertising about the trial were screened for nature of offence and willingness to participate. Those nearing their sentence end or in other psychological therapy were excluded. Sample size was confirmed by power calculation. The Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Inventory (CSBI-22) and the Hypersexual Behaviour Inventory (HBI) were administered before, immediately after and 3 months after completion of a 12-session (18 h) Cognitive Behavioural Informed Intervention or equivalent periods of 'treatment as usual' (TAU) alone. The CBII was designed to change sexual attitudes, and delivered by trained cognitive therapists to the men, as a group, in one of the prisons while the controls received only TAU in the other. RESULTS Before the intervention, the 39 men in each group had similar psychosocial histories and sexual attitude scores. Following CBII, the intervention group showed a significant reduction in scale scores that was sustained, whereas the TAU group showed no significant change in scores. An ANCOVA analysis confirmed between-group differences immediately after the intervention and 3 months later. CONCLUSIONS This randomised controlled trial adds to existing knowledge in the field because prior studies have been from high income countries, where interventions are generally delivered in more privacy and at greater length. Given that our study had to be limited to change in sexual attitudes as the main outcome, future research must focus on the extent to which such change maps on to changes in interpersonal behaviour among such men. If these findings can be extended in this way and replicated, this could pave the way for more cost-efficient interventions in higher income countries too.
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- Moses Onyemaechi Ede
- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Nnamani O, Hadebe‐Ndlovu BN, Okeke CI, Ede MO. Effect of Jigsaw and Team Pair‐Solo cooperative learning strategies on interest in Basic Science of primary school children with visual impairment. Psychology in the Schools 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/pits.22866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Ogechi Nnamani
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education University of Nigeria Nsukka Nigeria
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education University of the Free State Bloemfontein South Africa
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education University of the Free State Bloemfontein South Africa
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Ogakwu NV, Ede MO, Agu PU, Manafa I, Ezeaku F, Onah SO, Okereke GKO, Omeke FC, Agbigwe IB, Oneli JO. School-based intervention for academic stress management and school adjustment among industrial technical education students: Implications for educational administrators. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32547. [PMID: 36637922 PMCID: PMC9839277 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The high level of academic stress and maladjustment in the school environment led to this study to investigate the management of academic stress and school adjustment among university students using rational emotive behavioral therapy. METHODS The study adopted a pretest-posttest control group design. A total of 97 students participated in the study and were measured using an academic stress scale and academic adjustment scale at 3 points. RESULTS The results of the multivariate statistics indicated the improvement in the management of academic stress and academic adjustment among Industrial Technical Education students following their participation in the rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) treatment and those in the waitlisted control group (WCG) at 3 points. After the treatment, a second assessment shows that the REBT treatment had a significant effect on improvement in academic stress management and academic adjustment among Industrial Technical Education students and was subsequently sustained at follow-up assessment. It was also found that there is no interaction effect of groups and gender. CONCLUSION This study suggests that the reduction in academic stress and improvement in the academic adjustment were due to exposure to rational emotive behavioral therapy. Therefore, school counselors should reach out to students that experiencing a high degree of stress and maladjustment and assist them using rational emotive behavioral therapy.
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- Nneka Vera Ogakwu
- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Industrial Technical Education, Faculty of Vocational and Teacher Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Gambia
- * Correspondence: Joy Obiageli Oneli, Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Gambia (e-mail: )
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Ogakwu NV, Ede MO, Manafa I, Ede KR, Omeke F, Agu PU, Nwosu N, Onah SO, Oneli JO, Okereke GKO. Occupational health coaching for job stress management among technical college teachers: Implications for educational administrators. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32463. [PMID: 36607869 PMCID: PMC9829259 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The need for stress management strategies has been empirically investigated and supported considering demands in workplaces. However, some people in public offices do not seem to have been exposed to occupational health strategies that could reduce the adverse impacts of stress on job productivity and quality of life. Consequently, they become susceptible to mental health disturbances requiring the attention of occupational therapists. Given this, we studied the impact of occupational health coaching for job stress management among technical college teachers. METHODS Using a randomized control design study, 90 technical college teachers were screened and ready to participate. The eligible teachers were included and assigned to intervention and control groups. An occupational stress index was given to the participants before, immediately after, and 2 months after the delivery of occupational coaching program by career counselors while the comparison group received no intervention. Data collected were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance analysis. RESULTS The results showed a significant improvement in the management of job stress after receiving rational emotive occupational health coaching. According to the multivariate analysis of variance analysis, there were between-group differences immediately after the intervention and 3 months later. As a result, the study suggested that career counselors and school management systems should incorporate rational-emotive behavioral therapy into workforce and workplace programs.
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- Nneka Vera Ogakwu
- Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Department of Agricultural Education, Faculty of Vocational and Teacher Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Gambia
- * Correspondence: Joy Obiageli Oneli, Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Duluth 20284, Gambia (e-mail: )
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- Department of Industrial Technical Education, Faculty of Vocational and Teacher Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Nwosu NC, Ede MO, Onah NG, Ekwueme HU, Obumse NA, Amoke CV, Chukwu CL, Onah SO, Amadi K, Ezurike CA, Oneli JO. Cognitive behavioral therapy for challenges to quitting tobacco smoking among social science and religion students. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31913. [PMID: 36451466 PMCID: PMC9704878 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Tobacco smoking is a public health issue. The aim of this investigation was to determine the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on the disputation of challenges to quitting tobacco smoking among students enrolled in the Social Science and religious Education programmes. METHODS The study adopted a pretest-posttest randomized controlled group design with follow-up. The population comprised of 76 tobacco smokers (randomized into 1 of 2 groups: n = 38 for the treatment group, n = 38 for the waitlist control group) completed the study. A self-report scale measuring dependence on cigarettes was used as the outcome measure. The treatment group was exposed to a 12-weeks CBT intervention. The treatment and waitlisted groups were evaluated at 3 time points: pretest, post-test, and follow-up. Statistical analyses were achieved using ANOVA. RESULTS The result showed that CBT had a significant effect in reducing the challenges to quitting tobacco smoking among the student smokers in the treatment group in comparison with the waitlist control group. The positive behavioral gains after the CBT program also persisted at follow-up in the treatment group compared with the waitlist control group. CONCLUSION Therefore, this study suggests that CBT intervention is a time-effective treatment method for disputation of challenges to quitting tobacco smoking among students enrolled in the Social Science and Religious Education Programmes.
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- Nneka C. Nwosu
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. P.M.B., Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. P.M.B., Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. P.M.B., Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. P.M.B., Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. P.M.B., Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. P.M.B., Enugu State, Nigeria
- * Correspondence: Joy Obiageli Oneli, Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Gambia (e-mail: ) and Chinyere Loveth Chukwu, Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. P.M.B. Enugu State 410001, Nigeria (e-mail: )
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. P.M.B., Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. P.M.B., Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. P.M.B., Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Gambia
- * Correspondence: Joy Obiageli Oneli, Teleo Network International School of Theology, Pastoral Ministry Grace Training International Bible Institute, Gambia (e-mail: ) and Chinyere Loveth Chukwu, Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. P.M.B. Enugu State 410001, Nigeria (e-mail: )
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Ede MO, Okeke CI. Testing the Impacts of Rational-Emotive Couple Intervention in a Sample of Parents Seeking Divorce. Psychol Rep 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/00332941221139994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Marital burnout has not been extensively studied despite its huge consequences on family wellbeing and quality of family life. This study, using randomised-controlled trial, tested the impact of rational-emotive couple intervention on marital burnout in a sample of parents seeking a divorce. A total of 67 parents who participated during the rational-emotive couple intervention (RECI) were assessed using the marital burnout scale, Beck depression inventory, and parent rational and irrational beliefs scale. Crosstabulation, multivariate test analysis, and bivariate analysis were used to analyse the data collected. Results show a significant reduction of marital burnout in RECI group participants, and significant improvement was maintained at the follow-up stage. The result of the group and gender interaction effect shows no significant interaction effect of group and gender on participants’ marital burnout at Time two and Time 3, respectively. The results indicate that a decrease in parents’ irrational beliefs accounts for marital burnout among couples seeking a divorce. Marital burnout is positively associated with depression among couples seeking a divorce. This study concludes that the RECI is an effective intervention that reduces marital burnout which is a direct consequence of irrational beliefs which later metamorphose into depressive symptoms.
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- Moses Onyemaechi Ede
- Department of Education Foundations, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Education Foundations, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Ifelunni CO, Ede MO, Okeke CI. Rational emotive intervention for work-family conflict and female primary school teachers' well-being. Curr Psychol 2022; 42:1-14. [PMID: 36124047 PMCID: PMC9476453 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03704-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Globally, work and family conflict has been investigated by many researchers. Yet there is an increased prevalence of work-family conflict and its influence on the well-being of the female teaching population, especially Nigerian primary school teachers. This incidence has kept a good proportion of schoolteachers vulnerable to health problems as well as affected their wellbeing. This study evaluates the effect of rational emotive behaviour therapy on improving the well-being of female teachers with irrational behaviours arising from the work-family conflict. This is a randomized study. A total of 69 female primary school teachers in Enugu state Nigeria who met the criteria for inclusion were used as the study participants. Three self-report measures (Work-Family Conflict questionnaire, Multidimensional Health States Scale-Short Form, and Teacher Irrational Belief Scale) were used to collect data. Repeated measures with analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to determine the effects of the intervention. The findings of the study revealed that REBT had a significant effect on the well-being scores of Nigerian female primary school teachers with work-family conflict when compared to their counterparts in the no-intervention group at Time 2. In addition, the effect of REBT on improving well-being in female teachers with work-family conflict was significantly maintained at the follow-up measurements (Time 3). In conclusion, it is suggested that REBT is an effective intervention for moderating the effect of work-family conflict on the well-being of career female teachers. As such, cognitive behavioural therapists can further examine the effectiveness of REBT using other constructs and cultures.
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- Clara Odozi Ifelunni
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Ede MO, Aye EN, Okeke CI. Assessment of psychosocial work hazards and workplace deviant behaviours of teachers in rural community-based schools. J Community Psychol 2022; 50:3487-3503. [PMID: 35353378 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This is a cross-sectional study that assessed the psychosocial work hazards and workplace deviant behaviours of teachers in rural community-based schools. A total of 254 primary school teachers participated in the study. Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) and Work Deviance Behaviour Scale were employed to elicit the teachers' responses. The descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage), and Pearson's correlation (r) statistical analysis were used to analyse the data. The results showed that the primary school teachers experience elements of psychosocial work hazards. It was also indicated that primary school teachers rarely exhibit work deviant behaviours. There is a significant positive relationship between psychosocial work hazards and workplace deviant behaviours of primary school teachers in Enugu State. In conclusion, it was suggested that teachers experience psychosocial work hazards and exhibit workplace deviant behaviours in primary schools in Enugu State Nigeria. Therefore, professionals in workplaces including schools should design practicable interventions that would help to reduce workplace deviance among employees in different works of life. With this, these should be reflected in decision-making and policies implementations to rural communities and beyond.
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- Moses Onyemaechi Ede
- A Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Education Studies, University of the Free State, 9300, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Host/Head, School of Education Studies, University of the Free State, 9300, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Ogakwu NV, Ede MO, Amaeze FE, Manafa I, Okeke FC, Omeke F, Amadi K, Ede AO, Ekesionye NE. Occupational health intervention for work-life balance and burnout management among teachers in rural communities. J Community Psychol 2022; 50:2923-2937. [PMID: 35187678 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study examined the efficacy of the occupational health model of rational emotive behavioral on work-life balance (WLB) and burnout management (BOM) among public school teachers. The study was a pretest-posttest randomized control group design. The participants were 141 teachers in rural communities in Enugu state Nigeria drawn with emphasis on inclusion criteria. Two instruments were used for the data. Data were analyzed using repeated measure analysis of variance. The result showed that rational emotive occupational health coaching (REOHC) led to a significant increase in the management of WLB and burnout among teachers compared to their counterparts in the control group. At the follow-up stage, REOHC proved to be effective over a period of 3 months. REOHC is a therapeutic intervention strategy that is valid and reliable over time in the management of WLB and BOM among teachers. The researchers are optimistic that the extension of REOHC to other related social and psychological-based self-defeating belief by social workers, psychologists, counselors, and employers of labors can enhance their productivity and emotionality in the home and workplace.
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- Nneka Vera Ogakwu
- Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Chukwuemeka Odiimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Omeje HO, Ede MO, Okereke GKO, Ede AO, Amaeze FE, Ike JO, Obe PI, Nwaodo SI, Ogbonna GN, Omeje BA, Njoku SU, Uba IBM, Ani C, Ogakwu VN, Manafa IF, Oguejiofor NC, Igbokwe IC. Efficacy of Rational Emotive Career Counselling Programme on Occupational Stress Management in Industrial Hazard Victims: Safety Practice Implications. J Rat-Emo Cognitive-Behav Ther 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-022-00476-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ede MO, Okeke CI, Obiweluozo PE. Intervention for Treating Depression in Parents of Children with Intellectual Disability of Down's Syndrome: A Sample of Nigerian Parents. J Ration Emot Cogn Behav Ther 2022; 41:1-25. [PMID: 35891632 PMCID: PMC9302872 DOI: 10.1007/s10942-022-00471-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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A good number of parents of children with Down syndrome are prone to depressive disorders. The depressive feelings are attributed to negative perceptions of the situation, self, and the future. Given this, we explored the impact of the family health model of rational-emotive behavior therapy on depressive symptoms in parents of children with intellectual disability of Down syndrome in the COVID-19 pandemic era. This is a randomized pretest-posttest control group design that recruited 88 parents of children with intellectual disability of Down syndrome. We measured the depressive symptoms in parents at Time 1, Time 2, and Time 3 using the Beck depressive inventory and Hamilton depression rating scale. We adopted a family health model rational emotive behaviour therapy intervention in treating the depressive symptoms affecting the parents. The analysis of covariate results showed that at initial assessment there was no significant difference between the treatment group and comparison group at baseline evaluation of depressive symptoms in participants. At the posttest, it had a significant effect on the intervention on participants' depressive symptoms. Likewise, a follow-up result still shows that intervention had a significant effect on participants' depressive symptoms of participants. In conclusion, this study suggests that treatment variable accounted for the effect in decreasing depressive symptoms scores of participants.
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- Moses Onyemaechi Ede
- Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Okeke CI, Ede MO, Amaeze FE. Assessment of sociodemographic and psychological well-being of Primary School Teachers. Trends Psychiatry Psychother 2022; 46:e20220479. [PMID: 35787305 DOI: 10.47626/2237-6089-2022-0479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Teaching is very stressful and demanding and it intensifies psychological and related disorders compared to other occupations. Most teachers in Nigeria are battling emotional distress, burnout, depression, and anxiety due to excess workload, which has affected their psychological well-being. This study assessed the sociodemographic and psychological well-being of primary school teachers in Enugu State, Nigeria. METHODS This is a study with a cross-sectional design. The psychological well-being of 254 primary school teachers was assessed using a psychological well-being scale and a sociodemographic information inventory was also used to ascertain their personal information. The data collected were analyzed using chi-square, mean, standard deviation, and bivariate correlation statistics. RESULTS The results showed that the majority of primary school teachers experience unhealthy psychological well-being irrespective of age, gender, working status, qualification, and years of teaching experience. These teachers' sociodemographic variables are significantly correlated with psychological well-being. Only location is not significantly correlated with psychological well-being. CONCLUSION Therefore, this study concluded that primary school teachers' psychological well-being is not positive or healthy and is significantly related to their sociodemographic characteristics.
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- Chinedu Ifedi Okeke
- Childhood Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria
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Uzodinma UE, Ede MO, Dike IC, Onah NG, Obiweluozo PE, Onwurah CN, Onuorah AR, Ejiofor JN, Ugwu CI, Amoke CV, Onah SO, Diara BC, Okwor CO, Aneke OA, Ngwoke AN, Ezema LC, Ifelunni CO, Nwachukwu UC, Oforka TO, Ilechukwu LC. Improving quality of family life among Christian parents of children with low vision in Nsukka catholic diocese using rational emotive family health therapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e27340. [PMID: 35758344 PMCID: PMC9276117 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Most Christian parents living with children with low vision have reported to be experiencing psychological disturbances that are affecting the family health. As a result, the quality of family life is being impaired. The experience of parents catering for children with low vision is mainly influenced by psychosocial factors that could determine the quality of family life of such parents. This present study is to investigate the efficacy of rational emotive family health therapy in reducing poor quality of family life among Christian parents of children with low vision in Nsukka Catholic Dioceses. METHOD This is a randomized pretest and posttest control trial. Participants were 88 parents of children living with low vision in Nsukka Catholic Dioceses, Nigeria. The power of the sample size was determined using Gpower statistical software. The participants in rational emotive family health therapy programme-group were exposed to a 12-session treatment programme whereas their counterparts in waitlisted control group did not receive anything. A family quality of life scale was utilized in assessing the participants. Data analyses were performed using repeated measures ANOVA. RESULTS It was found that rational emotive family health therapy had a significant positive effect on increasing quality of family life among the study participants compared to those in the waitlisted control group. CONCLUSION This study contributed and validated the efficacy of rational emotive family health therapy in improving quality of family life among parents of children with low vision.
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- Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Nigeria Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Ugwunna NC, Ede MO, Okeke CI, Onuorah AR. Household caregivers' knowledge and control of helminthiasis in preschool children in a rural community of Enugu state, Nigeria. J Community Psychol 2022; 50:1470-1480. [PMID: 34614217 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Helminthiasis causes iron deficiency anemia, pica, growth, and mental retardation in children. Deworming exercises are being included as part of various interventional programs to reduce the disease burden. However, the success or failure of such activities in terms of household caregivers' knowledge and practice of deworming is not usually adequately evaluated, thus this study. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out in the rural community of Enugu State, Nigeria. Pretested semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used. Inferential statistics, χ2 test, and t-test were also used in the analysis for categorical and continuous variables, respectively. A total of 294 preschool children and 250 caregivers were studied. Among the caregivers, 212 (71.9%) had good knowledge and 149 (50.5%) had good practice of deworming. There was a statistically significant association between the age of respondents and knowledge score (χ2 = 6.471, p = 0.039) and between the educational level of respondents and practice score (χ2 = 30.632, p < 0.001). Most respondents in the rural community had a good knowledge of worm infestation and only half had good practice of deworming. Also, there was a significant difference between the age of respondents and knowledge of helminthiasis and between the educational level of respondents and deworming activities of respondents.
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- Nwachukwu Chinedu Ugwunna
- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Nigeria Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
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- School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Egbe CI, Ugwuanyi LT, Ede MO, Agbigwe IB, Onuorah AR, Okon OE, Ugwu JC. Cognitive Behavioural Play Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorders (SADs) in Children with Speech Impairments. J Rat-Emo Cognitive-Behav Ther 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-022-00442-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ede MO, Okeke CI, Igbo JN, Aye E. Testing the efficacy of group cognitive-behavioral therapy for pathological internet use among undergraduates in Nigeria. Trends Psychiatry Psychother 2021; 45:e20210348. [PMID: 34842397 PMCID: PMC9991421 DOI: 10.47626/2237-6089-2021-0348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to examine the effect of group cognitive-behavioral therapy (GCBT) on pathological internet use (PIU). METHOD The study applied a group randomized controlled trial design to assign participants to intervention and control groups. A total of 40 college students aged 18 to 30 who were pathological internet users (PIUs) participated in this study and were randomly assigned to treatment and control groups. Participants completed a self-report scale entitled the Problematic Internet Use Scale (PIUS) at three time points. The intervention lasted 8 weeks. The data collected were statistically analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). RESULTS The results showed that GCBT has significant efficacy, decreasing the symptoms of PIU among the GCBT participants compared to those in the control group and that the improvements were maintained at follow-up. We also found a significant interaction effect by time for PIU. CONCLUSION From the study findings, we can conclude that GCBT has significant benefit for mitigating the severity of PIU in college students. Therefore, mental health professionals are encouraged to explore the benefits of GCBT in treating symptoms associated with PIU in school settings and beyond.
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- Moses Onyemaechi Ede
- Department of Education FoundationsFaculty of EducationUniversity of the Free StateBloemfonteinSouth Africa Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
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- Department of Education FoundationsFaculty of EducationUniversity of the Free StateBloemfonteinSouth Africa Department of Education Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
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- Department of Educational FoundationsFaculty of EducationUniversity of NigeriaNsukkaEnuguNigeria Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Educational FoundationsFaculty of EducationUniversity of NigeriaNsukkaEnuguNigeria Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ede MO, Agah JJ, Okeke CI, Chuks ZO, Oguguo BC, Agu PU, Ene CU, Ekesionye NE, Nji IA, Eze C, Manafa IF. Effect of cognitive behavioral active engagement training on test item construction skills among primary school teachers in Nigeria: Implication for educational policy makers. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26876. [PMID: 34516489 PMCID: PMC8428696 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Most classroom teachers are weak in constructing test items for assessment of students. This study examined the effects of cognitive behavioral active engagement training on test items construction skills among primary school teachers in Nigeria. METHODS We adopted a randomized pretest-posttest control group design. A total of 148 participants served as the study sample. One instrument was used for data collection. The participants were administered the instrument at 4 different times. Test construction guide was employed to implement the training. Data analysis was completed using analysis of covariance. RESULTS The researchers found that cognitive behavioral active engagement training had a significant effect on participants' test items construction scores as measured by test construction skills inventory at posttest, first and second follow-up stages. CONCLUSION The researchers concluded that cognitive behavioral active engagement training is efficacious in the improvement of test items construction skills among primary school teachers in Nigeria.
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- Moses Onyemaechi Ede
- A Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, South Africa
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- Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Head/Host, School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, South Africa
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- Chemistry Education Department, School of Science Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, River State, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, Nigeria
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Agu PU, Chigbu BC, Ede MO, Okeke CI, Chinweuba NH, Amaeze FE, Ejionueme LK, Omeke F, Aye E, Diara FC, Edikpa EC, Onu EA, Nwafor B, Ozioko A, Mezieobi D, Oforka TO, Vita-Agundu UC, Uwakwe SI, Nweze UN, Onah SO, Ebeh JJ, Ezeaku P. Rational emotive occupational health coaching for quality of work-life among primary school administrators. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26541. [PMID: 34398009 PMCID: PMC8294871 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed at investigating the effect of rational emotive occupational health coaching on quality of work-life among primary school administrators. METHOD This is a double blinded and randomized control design study. A total of 158 administrators were sampled, half of them were exposed to rational emotive occupational health treatment package that lasted for 12 sessions. Two self-report measures were utilized in assessing the participants using quality of work life scale. Data collected were analyzed using MANOVA statistical tool. RESULT The results showed that rational emotive occupational health coaching is effective in improving perception of quality of work-life among public administrators. A follow-up result showed that rational emotive occupational health coaching had a significant effect on primary school administrators' quality of work life. CONCLUSION This study concluded rational emotive occupation health coaching is useful therapeutic strategy in improving quality of work of primary school administrators, hence, future researchers and clinical practitioners should adopt cognitive-behavioral techniques and principles in helping employers as well as employees. Based on the primary findings and limitations of this study, future studies, occupational psychotherapists should qualitatively explore the clinical relevance of rational emotive occupational health practice across cultures using different populations.
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- Patricia U. Agu
- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- A Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Education, Faculty of Education, University of The Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Host/Head, School of Education, Faculty of Education, University of The Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Social Science Unit, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu Campus
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations and Administration, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu Enugu State Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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Iremeka FU, Ede MO, Amaeze FE, Okeke CI, Ilechukwu LC, Ukaigwe PC, Wagbara CD, Ajuzie HD, Isilebo NC, Ede AO, Ekesionye NE, Okeke P, Okoronkwo OL, Okengwu MC, Chigbu B, Ejionueme LK, Agu PU, Ezeaku F, Aneke M. Improving work-life balance among administrative officers in Catholic primary schools: Assessing the effect of a Christian religious rational emotive behavior therapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26361. [PMID: 34128889 PMCID: PMC8213276 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Work-life balance (WLB) is an essential precursor of workers' mental health. The theory of rational emotive behaviour therapy proposes that an imbalance in work and family life may result from people's dysfunctional perceptions of their work and other aspects of their personal life. Also, the constructive philosophies of rational emotive behavior therapy are said to be congruent with most religious belief systems of Christian clients. Therefore, our research examined the efficacy of Christian religious rational emotive behaviour therapy (CRREBT) on WLB among administrative officers in Catholic primary schools. METHODS This is a group randomized trial involving 162 administrative officers from Catholic primary schools in Southeast Nigeria. The treatment process involved an 8-session CRREBT programme. RESULTS The scores for WLB of the administrative officers enrolled in the CRREBT programme were significantly improved compared to those in the control group at the end of the study. At the follow-up phase, the CRREBT programme proved to be effective over a 3-month period. CONCLUSION CRREBT is an effective therapeutic strategy for managing WLB among Catholic school administrative officers.
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- School of Education Studies, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- School of Education Studies, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, UNN
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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Ifeanyieze FO, Ede MO, Ejiofor TE, Ekenta LU, Onah O, Okechukwu FC, Isiwu EC, Ogbonna E, Azunku F, Nwankwo CU, Ezebuiro F, Onah FC, Mezieobi DI, Ede KR, Onyeanusi OC, Asogwa VO, Omeje B, Abubakar I, Samuel M. Irrational career beliefs in agricultural education students, demographics, impacts, and rational career education intervention. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26168. [PMID: 34087877 PMCID: PMC8183789 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown that a good number of students admitted into Agricultural Science Education program in Nigerian universities exhibit irrational career interest which affects their perceptions, feelings, and academic behaviors. This study, therefore, explored the effect of rational emotive career education on irrational career beliefs among students enrolled in agricultural education program in federal universities in Enugu state. Three null hypotheses guided the study. METHOD Of the population (N = 79 students) targeted for the study and who underwent a screening exercise, 61 students were recruited as participants/sample size for the study. Sequence allocation software was used to assign 31 students into experimental groups and 30 into waitlisted control group. Participants in the intervention group received a rational emotive career education program that lasted for 12 sessions while those in waitlisted group did not receive the intervention. The participants in both groups were assessed at three points (Time 1, Time 2, and Time 3) using rational and irrational belief scale. A repeated measure (ANOVA) and partial eta square statistical tools were used to analyze the data collected. RESULT This study result showed that rational emotive career education significantly reduced irrational career beliefs among students enrolled in Agricultural Science Education program exposed to intervention group compared to those in waitlisted control group. It also showed that there was time × group interaction for irrational career beliefs. The follow-up assessment indicated that the efficacy of rational emotive career education was sustained overtime. CONCLUSION This study concluded that rational emotive career education is beneficial in reducing irrational career beliefs of university students enrolled in Agricultural Science Education program. Recommendations were also made in line with the results.
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- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State
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- Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Eswatini
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- Department of Science Education, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria
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Ede MO, Adene FM, Okeke CI, Mezieobi DI, Isiwu EN, Abdullahi Y. The Effect of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy on Post-Traumatic Depression in Flood Victims. J Rat-Emo Cognitive-Behav Ther 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-021-00401-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Obiweluozo PE, Ede MO, Onwurah CN, Uzodinma UE, Dike IC, Ejiofor JN. Impact of cognitive behavioural play therapy on social anxiety among school children with stuttering deficit: A cluster randomised trial with three months follow-up. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24350. [PMID: 34106582 PMCID: PMC8133212 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Stuttering is a speech deficit which is characterized by obstruction of speech eloquence and verbal expression in addition to involuntary flow of air during communication. School children with communication deficit often experience social anxiety in their immediate environment. Currently, reports show that a good number of children with communication deficits are prone to social maladjustment due to their being socially inept. And this has significantly affected their thought pattern, social behaviours and emotional responses. In view of this, we examined the impact of cognitive behavioural play therapy in reducing social anxiety among school children with stuttering. METHOD This is a pretest-posttest randomized control group design. Participants were 178schoolchildren in inclusive schools in South east Nigeria. Participants in the intervention group were treated using cognitive behavioural play therapy programme (CBPT). Participants in the waitlist control group were only assessed at three points of assessment. Data analyses were completed using repeated measures ANOVA. RESULTS The results show that cognitive behavioural play therapy is beneficial in decreasing schoolchildren's social anxiety scores. The intervention equally showed the considerable impacts on the children when exposed to cognitive behavioural play programme at different times of assessment compared to waitlisted control group. CONCLUSION It is concluded that CBPT is a long-term psychotherapeutic programme that has significant impacts in reducing social anxiety among children with stuttering. This study makes a leading contribution on the limited scholarship focusing on the impact of CBPT on social anxiety of special population with stuttering deficits in developing countries.
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Abiogu GC, Ede MO, Agah JJ, Ebeh JJ, Ejionueme LK, Asogwa ET, Ekwueme FO, Agu P, Nwafor B, Omeke F, Ogoke J. Effects of Rational Emotive Behavior Occupational Intervention on Perceptions of Work Value and Ethical Practices: Implications for Educational Policy Makers. J Rat-Emo Cognitive-Behav Ther 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-021-00389-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Agah JJ, Ede MO, Asor LJ, Ekesionye EN, Ejionueme L. Managing examination induced stress among students using FEAR-model of cognitive behavioural intervention: Policy implications for educational evaluators. Curr Psychol 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-01657-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Abiogu GC, Ede MO, Agah JJ, Ugwuozor FO, Nweke M, Nwosu N, Nnamani O, Eskay M, Obande-Ogbuinya NE, Ogheneakoke CE, Ugwu UC, Ujah P, Ekwueme FO, Phil M, Obeagu EI, Okeke CI, Ncheke DC, Ugwuanyi C. Cognitive-behavioural reflective training for improving critical thinking disposition of nursing students. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22429. [PMID: 33181641 PMCID: PMC7668425 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE The importance of critical thinking in improving treatment practices in, for instance, the nursing profession, cannot be overemphasized. Despite this importance, empirical studies have shown that helping strategies to train learners on critical thinking disposition are needed. Given this knowledge gap, this study investigated the impacts of cognitive-behavioral reflective training for improving the critical thinking disposition of nursing students. METHOD Of all the students screened, a total of 167 participants were assigned to the treatment group and waitlisted control group. A researchers-developed training program aimed at improving critical thinking disposition was delivered in English language by therapists. RESULTS Repeated-measures ANOVA showed that there was no significant difference between the critical thinking disposition of nursing students in the treatment and control groups as measured by CTDI-M at the posttest. At the posttreatment and follow-up measures, there were consistently improved impacts of CBRT on the critical thinking disposition of nursing students in Nigeria as measured by CTDI-M. CONCLUSION Following the results, we concluded that cognitive-behavioral reflective training was beneficial and had sustained improvement in enhancing the critical thinking disposition of nursing students.
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- Godwin C. Abiogu
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku Ozalla Enugu Campus
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- Department of Science Education (Physical and Health Educations Unit), Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State
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- Department of Social Science Education, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Human Kinetics and Health Educations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- School of Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Agah JJ, Ede MO, Zudonu OC, Asor LJ, Onyishi CN. Testing the Efficacy of the FEAR—Model of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Treating Test Anxiety in Chemistry Students. J Rat-Emo Cognitive-Behav Ther 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-020-00376-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Abiogu GC, Ede MO, Amaeze FE, Nnamani O, Agah JJ, Ogheneakoke CE, Ugwuozor FO, Obiyo N, Ezurike C, Nwosu N, Onyeanusi OC, Nweke ML, Amoke CV, Asogwa TE, Obeagu EI, Ede KR. Impact of rational emotive behavioral therapy on personal value system of students with visual impairment: A group randomized control study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22333. [PMID: 33157912 PMCID: PMC7647572 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Visually impaired students have been reported to struggle with value system and rash decision making process. This study examined the impact of rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) in reducing negative personal value system of visually impaired people. METHOD A group-randomized trial design was adopted using 56 students with visual impairment. The participants received a value-based rational emotive behavior progamme and were assessed at 3 points using PVS and ABS-2-AV. RESULTS The result of analysis of covariance showed that there was no significant difference between the treatment and control groups in initial personal value in Nigerian as measured by PVS. At the post-treatment the effect of V-REBP was significant in personal value and follow-up assessment respectively in favour of treatment group. CONCLUSION We concluded that there is significant impact of rational emotive behavioral therapy on reduction of negative personal value system of students with visual impairment.
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- Department of Educational Foundations University of Nigeria
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- Department of Science Education University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations University of Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations University of Nigeria
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- Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Agricultural Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Ede MO, Omeje JC, Ncheke DC, Agah JJ, Chinweuba NH, Amoke CV. Assessment of the Effectiveness of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Reducing Pathological Gambling. J Gambl Stud 2020; 36:1325-1339. [PMID: 33037961 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-020-09981-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Pathological gambling is a developmental disorder usually associated with a continuous loss of control over gambling; it also involves a preoccupation with gambling and with obtaining money for the same purpose of gambling, irrational thinking, and a continuation of the behaviour despite being aware of its adverse consequences. This study examined the effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioural therapy (GCBT) on pathological gambling among Nigerian students. The study used a group randomised controlled trial design to assign participants to intervention and control groups. A total of 40 undergraduate students, aged 18-30, were classified as pathological gamblers (participants) in this study. Participants completed self-report scales titled South oaks gambling screen and Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale at three-time points. The intervention lasted for 8 weeks. The data collected were statistically analysed using repeated-measures ANOVA. Results revealed that GCBT has a significant effect in decreasing the symptoms of pathological gambling among the participants in GCBT compared to those in the control group and that the improvements were maintained at follow-up. The study concluded that group cognitive-behavioural therapy is impactful therapy in reducing pathological gambling among students. It has also validated the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural therapy in altering erroneous thoughts and replacing it with a better alternative realistic way of thinking.
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- Moses Onyemaechi Ede
- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Orjiakor CT, Ede MO, Emebo CM. Dissocial Personality Traits and Past Experiences Matter in How People Perceive the Police. J Police Crim Psychol 2020; 36:397-402. [PMID: 32904442 PMCID: PMC7456199 DOI: 10.1007/s11896-020-09403-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The study investigated the contributions of dissocial traits and experience with the police to police perception. Participants (261: males = 115, females = 146, mean age = 25.87) completed psychometric measures deviant personality traits, police perception, and experience with the police. Regression analysis was used to examine relationship patterns. Results indicated that people detested the police as they got older (β = - 0.19, t = - 2.06, p = 0.04). Also, having an encounter was associated with more negative perception of the (β = - 0.16, t = - 1.97, p = 0.04). Among the dark triad traits, only narcissism predicted police perception such that higher narcissism traits was associated with higher negative perception of the police (β = - 0.46, t = - 2.21, p = 0.03). Findings seem to suggest that the police, especially in Nigeria, needs to do more to improve their connections with citizens; albeit, individual personality disposition matters, and should be a potential issue to consider when the police deals with citizens.
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- Department of Educational Foundations (Guidance and Counselling Unit), Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Ugwuozor FO, Ede MO, Ifelunni OC, Abiogu GC. Teachers’ Demographic Variables as Predictors of Critical Thinking Skills of School Children: Implications for School Counselling. Glob J Health Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v12n5p91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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This study explored the extent to which teachers’ demographic variables predict the critical thinking skills of school children, and the educational implications. The study was guided by research questions and null hypotheses, which used a correlation survey design. The population size was 17,928 middle basic pupils in all government-owned schools in Enugu State, Nigeria. Out of the target population, 1,400 pupils were selected using a multistage sampling technique. The instrument used was theCornell Class-Reasoning Test, Form X, which contains 72 items and assessed the respondents’ critical thinking skills. The data collected was analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Major findings revealed that teachers’ gender does not significantly predict the critical thinking skills of primary-school children in Enugu State, and that teachers’ age does not predict critical thinking of primary school children to a large extent. Last, it was found that teachers’ location does not predict the critical thinking skills of primary schoolchildren to a large extent. Based on the findings, counseling implications and recommendations are made.
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Ugwuozor FO, Ede MO, Abiogu GC, Ugwu JC, Ncheke DC, Nnamani A, Albi-Oparaocha FC, Obiweluozor C. Effect of the Constructivist Method on Junior Secondary School Students’ Achievement in Poetry: Implications for School Counseling in Nigeria. Glob J Health Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v12n5p80] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
This study examined the effect of the constructivist method on junior secondary school students’ achievement in poetry in Nigeria. Sixty junior secondary class-two students participated in the study. The instrument used was a questionnaire developed by the researchers. The experiment consisted of 12 weeks of full intervention and 6 weeks of follow-up meetings. The study used repeated-measures ANOVA to see the achievement level in poetry of each participant across control and treatment groups post intervention. Results show a significant effect for the constructivist method on achievement in poetry among students in the treatment group compared to the control group. They also show that the effect of the constructivist method on students’ achievement in poetry is not determined by gender. The implications for research and practice are discussed in accordance with these outcomes. The researchers conclude by emphasizing the importance of a follow-up study in the Nigerian context that would make the teaching method more robust through the use of the constructivist method for high academic achievement and improved school counseling.
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