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Papers by Femi Ilevbare
The study examined socio-demographic characteristics (gender, age, level of education and place o... more The study examined socio-demographic characteristics (gender, age, level of education and place of location) associated with waste disposal behaviour. This was with a view to assessing the roles played by these variables on waste disposal practices among residents in Southwestern, Nigeria. The study used primary data collected through a cross-sectional survey design. The study population comprised residents in Ife Central, Ibadan Northwest and Lagos Mainland LGAs in Southwestern, Nigeria. This study sample consisted of 1200 residents comprising 687 males and 513 females selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Their age ranged between 15 to 76 years with a mean age of 24.49 years (SD = 8.51). Two standardized psychological scales were used to collect data in the study. The Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) was used to collect information on the socio- demographic background of the participants while the Waste Disposal Behaviour Scale (WDBS) was used to collect data on...
Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Apr 3, 2023
Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Purpose This paper aims to examine the determinants of entrepreneurial intention among students o... more Purpose This paper aims to examine the determinants of entrepreneurial intention among students of a university in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on their risk-taking propensity, social support and demographic variables. Design/methodology/approach Data for the study were collected from 350 undergraduates across seven faculties in Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, through a self-reported questionnaire. Descriptive and regression statistical analysis were used to estimate and test the relationship among entrepreneurial intention and social support, risk-taking propensity and demographic variables. Findings The results showed high entrepreneurial intention among the students. The push factors, such as perceived social support from families, risk-taking propensity and previous engagement in business, are key determinants of entrepreneurship intention among the students. The age and father’s occupation also showed a significant relationship with the level of entrepreneurial intent...
European Review Of Applied Sociology
The role of personality traits and perceived threat on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among undergra... more The role of personality traits and perceived threat on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among undergraduates is relatively scarce. The study investigated the role of personality traits and perceived threat on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among 374 (age = 18-28 years, M =23.23 years, SD = 2.57 years) undergraduates in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey design was utilized. A self-administered questionnaire was used to gather information about socio-demographics, HEXACO personality traits, perceived threat and COVID-19 Vaccine acceptance. Results showed a significant influence of personality traits on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Findings also revealed that perceived threat significantly predict COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among undergraduates. Result further showed that there was a significant influence of religion on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance (t (372) = −2.13, p = .034, 95% CI (−6.44, −.25), d = 0.22.) These results emphasize the importance of HEXACO ...
European Review Of Applied Sociology, 2021
The role of compensatory health beliefs, locus of control and social support on quality of life i... more The role of compensatory health beliefs, locus of control and social support on quality of life in oil-spills prone environment in developing countries, especially Nigeria has not been explicated. This study examined the role of compensatory health beliefs, locus of control and social support on quality of life among 453 (age 21-50 years; M= 36.02; SD = 12.04) residents in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Area (LGA’s) in Ondo State of Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was adopted in selecting participants. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire that measured socio-demographics, compensatory health beliefs, locus of control, social support and quality of life. Results revealed that compensatory health beliefs predict quality of life in the study area. Also, social support contributes to quality of life. We suggest that a comprehensive psychosocial intervention program should be carried out to improve quality of life in oil spill-prone communities.
One of the most challenging problems facing mankind is the issue of waste disposal.This is becaus... more One of the most challenging problems facing mankind is the issue of waste disposal.This is because humankind is now producing more wastes than ever before, creating an unprecedented problem for the environment. Wastes heaps defacing the streets of Lagos is not an entirely new phenomenon due to indiscriminate dumping among residents. With this rationale, this book seeks to address the attitude towards solid waste management and to understand the psychosocial factors that influenced attitude towards solid waste management.The book provided information on waste management and psychosocial factors that enhance man-environment interactions The analysis should help shed light. on the roles played by psychosocial variables The book concluded that people who presented themselves in positive light to the public were more concerned with the way they managed solid waste. The book will be of immense benefit to practitioners and policymakers in environmental management and those interested in th...
IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 2014
This study investigates the impact of work group composition on work place satisfaction and perfo... more This study investigates the impact of work group composition on work place satisfaction and performances using results from experimental study of students from three groups in University of Gothenburg Sweden management class working groups. Work group composition is measured here by considering factors such language, nationality and culture among group members. Language had a positive and significant effect on workplace performance; this was also probably true since effective communication skill was likely to make working groups work in a hitch free manner. While culture on the other hand has a negative and statistical significant effect on workplace satisfaction, this was likely to be true since punctuality, individual comportment, and work ethics were likely factors that member of working groups take seriously when working as a team in groups. The horizontal flow of information (knowledge transfer) was also found to depend on work group output performances. This was reasonable, since how efficient work groups and sub groups within the groups efficiently carried out their tasks will depend on the horizontal flow of information in groups. The evidence presented in this study shows that issues of nationality was not relevant to individual group members overall satisfaction in participating in groups nor was it vital to overall group performances. The results could be beneficial to organization management particularly those that wish to improve overall output productivity since class work groups experimental studies are a miniature study of organizations, the implications of this study is that language and culture could improve organizational output productivity substantially since language could contributes significantly to organizational performances and work ethics is also likely to create workplace satisfaction which can contribute in a significant way to organizational output.
Gender and behaviour, 2017
IFE PsychologIA, 2008
Quote\' keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don\'t forget to show hospital... more Quote\' keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don\'t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. Remember those in prison as if you were there yourself”. Heb 13: 1- 3 Holy Bible New living translation. Second Edition. IFE Psychologia – Special Issue: Xenophobia Vol. 16 (2) 2008: pp. 199-207
Environmental Quality Management, 2018
The present study examines the role of environmental identity and health locus of control in dete... more The present study examines the role of environmental identity and health locus of control in determining the quality of life (QoL) of inhabitants in the oil-producing community of Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was used to conduct this study with a sample comprising 171 residents of the Badagry oil-producing community of Nigeria composed of 58.5% males and 48.5% females (mean age = 37.6 years, SD = 10.7 years). Data were collected using the Environmental Identity Scale, the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale, and World Health Organization's QoL-BREF. The results suggest that, among inhabitants of oil-producing communities in Nigeria, environmental identity has a significant influence on QoL. The result also showed that health locus of control significantly influenced QoL. Finally, environmental identity and health locus of control together exerted a joint influence on QoL.
Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 2014
Most of the western established instruments for measuring environmental attitudes lack appropriat... more Most of the western established instruments for measuring environmental attitudes lack appropriate validation among Nigerian population because cultural variation may influence the individual's experience. A 20-item Likert type scale was developed and used to measure attitudes toward environmental issues among 1200 participants in Southwestern , Nigeria between 15 to 76 years with a mean age of 24.49 years (SD = 8.51). Results of a Principal Component Analysis using Varimax factor rotation produced three factors with Eigen values of more than 1 which accounted for 44.896% of the total variance. The reliability analysis yielded a Cronbach Alpha of 0.64 and Spearman-Brown split-half reliability of 0.71 obtained for the scale was considered conceptually meaningful. This result suggests that the Environmental Attitude measure is valid and could be used to assess the extent to which individual respond consistently favourable or unfavourable manner with respect to the environment. With these justifications, the EAS is potentially more suitable for Nigerian populations. Nonetheless, given limitations, findings should be considered preliminary.
Environmental Quality Management, 2018
European Scientific Journal, 2017
This study examined the relationship between number of living children and intimate partner viole... more This study examined the relationship between number of living children and intimate partner violence. This was with the view to ascertaining whether having living children or not having a living child was associated with increased risk of intimate partner violence among currently married women in Nigeria. The study analyzed data from 2008-2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys. The binary logistic regression was applied. Results showed that women who had two or more living children were 20.5% more likely to experience intimate partner violence compared with women who had no living child (OR=1.205; CI: 0.993-1.461). The study concluded that having living children increase women’s risk of intimate partner violence in Nigeria. Women experiencing intimate partner violence should seek psychosocial counselling to reduce the incidence of intimate partner violence that may arise from childbearing.
IFE PsychologIA, 2008
... Nigerian University Students. FM Ilevbare. Abstract. The study investigated psychosocial fact... more ... Nigerian University Students. FM Ilevbare. Abstract. The study investigated psychosocial factors influencing attitude towards internet piracy among Nigerian University students. The ex-post factor research design was adopted. ...
Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation, 2014
Various environmental challenges pose a lot of threats to sustainable development, among which ar... more Various environmental challenges pose a lot of threats to sustainable development, among which are global warming, air pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Many of the causes of these challenges are rooted in unsustainable human behaviors and thus can be managed by changing the relevant behavior so as to reduce its ecological and detrimental impacts. This chapter explores the potential for discouraging behavior that contributes to greenhouse gas emission into the atmosphere. It also suggests alternatives to fossil fuel-dependent pathways, O.E. Ilevbare (*) • M. Sanni • G.A. Ali National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Ile-Ife, Nigeria e-mail: psytosin@yahoo.com; marufsanni@yahoo.com; zubik14@yahoo.com F.M. Ilevbare Department of Psychology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria e-mail: femilevbare@yahoo.co.uk # Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2015 W. Leal Filho (ed.), Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation, DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-38670-1_11
Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences, Oct 1, 2012
AbstractThe study, which adopted ex-post facto research design, investigated the influence of ind... more AbstractThe study, which adopted ex-post facto research design, investigated the influence of industrial conflict on perceived employee work performance. A total of one hundred and fifty (150) employees were drawn from three selected Local Government Secretariats (Irewole, Isokan and Ayedaade) in Osun state, Nigeria. In all, eighty-five (85) were males representing 65.4%, while the remaining forty five (45) were females representing 34.6% of the total participants. The age ranged between 19 - 56 years with a mean age of 34.46 years and standard deviation (SD) of 8.23 years. Five hypotheses were tested in the course of the study. The result obtained revealed that there was a significant relationship between industrial conflict and perceived work performance (r (128) =0.452, P0.05).The third hypothesis indicated that there is no significant gender difference on the perceived work performance (t (2,128) =0.167, P>0.05).The fourth hypothesis indicated that employee grade level has a significant relationship on the perceived work performance (r (128) =0.284, PKeywords: Industrial conflict, perceived work performance, employee, productivity, local government areaINTRODUCTIONWork performance is generally regarded as an unquestioned fact of life in most large organizations. This is because of its widely accepted and generally unquestioned benefits. When asked, most organizations would argue that the system brings about the benefits of employees being a given feedback regarding their performance, usually at least once a year so that action can be taken to rectify any weaknesses. This would hopefully lead to more effective performance and increased productivity, the system provides an opportunity for performance related discussions that could include; setting goals and work objectives for the employee, aligning individual and organizational goals, identifying training and development needs, and discussing career progression opportunities. The system results in a fair and valid basis for recognizing and rewarding individual performance, the person or persons doing the work may gain new insight into the person being appraised, and vice versa. In the process, the job of the person being appraised may be clarified and better defined; the employer would also be in a better position to understand the problems faced by the employees and employees will take pride in their work when they reach a goal. In essence, the list of benefits highlighted above represents an ideal and perfect view of work performance. Those who study organization and the behaviour of people in organization are concerned with a host of issues, but work performance has always been the bottom line. Unless members of an organization do their jobs, the organization ultimately fails. Of recent, Blumberg and Pringle (1982) proposed a model of work performance that tries to improve on the traditional performance equation (performance = Ability x Motivation) by attempting to incorporate the full range of individual and environmental variables, which interact to produce level and quality of work performance. This model consists of three components, which they call Opportunity, Capacity and Willingness to perform. All organizations face the problem of directing the energies of their staff to the task of achieving organizational goals and objectives. In doing so, organizations need to devise means to influence and channel the behaviours of their employees so as to optimize their contributions. …
The study examined socio-demographic characteristics (gender, age, level of education and place o... more The study examined socio-demographic characteristics (gender, age, level of education and place of location) associated with waste disposal behaviour. This was with a view to assessing the roles played by these variables on waste disposal practices among residents in Southwestern, Nigeria. The study used primary data collected through a cross-sectional survey design. The study population comprised residents in Ife Central, Ibadan Northwest and Lagos Mainland LGAs in Southwestern, Nigeria. This study sample consisted of 1200 residents comprising 687 males and 513 females selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Their age ranged between 15 to 76 years with a mean age of 24.49 years (SD = 8.51). Two standardized psychological scales were used to collect data in the study. The Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) was used to collect information on the socio- demographic background of the participants while the Waste Disposal Behaviour Scale (WDBS) was used to collect data on...
This paper focuses on mentoring in the workplace with particular reference to the academic settin... more This paper focuses on mentoring in the workplace with particular reference to the academic setting; since mentoring can be applied to a variety of people, situations and purposes .In the academic setting mentoring is used both for students and for academic staff and mentoring involves transmission of skills as well as socialization into academia. Existing literatures were used to buttress these facts in this paper. Thus, it is important that those involved in education recognize the links between teaching, learning, mentors, mentees and mentoring experience throughout the life span of participants.
Journal of Research in National Development, 2016
Floods have been reported as a major ecological disaster facing urban dwellers in Lagos metropoli... more Floods have been reported as a major ecological disaster facing urban dwellers in Lagos metropolis due to prolonged rainfall events. Evidence abounds in literature that physical factors such as land use and poor drainages are important determinants with little attention paid to behavioural attributes. This study therefore, investigates environmental locus of control and self-efficacy as determinants of flood-response behaviour among residents in Lagos metropolis, South-western, Nigeria. The study population comprised residents in Lagos metropolis. A questionnaire comprising demographics, Multidimensional Locus of Control Scale (MDLOS), Environmental Self-Efficacy Scale (ESES) and FloodResponse Behaviour Scale (FRBS) was used to collect data from 123 participants. The selection of the respondents was done using a purposive sampling technique. Their age ranged between 16 to 45 years with a mean age of 25.98 (SD= 7.96). Results indicated that environmental locus of control has a signif...
Proselytization is the activity of inducing someone to convert to ones faith. In same vein, a pro... more Proselytization is the activity of inducing someone to convert to ones faith. In same vein, a proselyte is seen as a person who has been converted from one opinion, faith, beliefs, religion or party to another. Though, it has its origin from historical perspective of a Gentile who was considering conversion to Judaism. In modern times, there have been several attempts to covert people to a different point of view and beliefs through brainwashing. In Nigeria, the politicians and military have used psychic duress to alter people political or moral convictions to convert “settle” them. For the purpose of this paper, proselytizing techniques is conceptualized as the management and direction of human beings by a clever use of their desires, wishes, beliefs, value and attitudes in order to control and manipulate them for scientific, social, religious and political ends. Therefore, this paper examines proselytizing technique and the need to develop inoculation against brainwashing. The pap...
The study examined socio-demographic characteristics (gender, age, level of education and place o... more The study examined socio-demographic characteristics (gender, age, level of education and place of location) associated with waste disposal behaviour. This was with a view to assessing the roles played by these variables on waste disposal practices among residents in Southwestern, Nigeria. The study used primary data collected through a cross-sectional survey design. The study population comprised residents in Ife Central, Ibadan Northwest and Lagos Mainland LGAs in Southwestern, Nigeria. This study sample consisted of 1200 residents comprising 687 males and 513 females selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Their age ranged between 15 to 76 years with a mean age of 24.49 years (SD = 8.51). Two standardized psychological scales were used to collect data in the study. The Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) was used to collect information on the socio- demographic background of the participants while the Waste Disposal Behaviour Scale (WDBS) was used to collect data on...
Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Apr 3, 2023
Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Purpose This paper aims to examine the determinants of entrepreneurial intention among students o... more Purpose This paper aims to examine the determinants of entrepreneurial intention among students of a university in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on their risk-taking propensity, social support and demographic variables. Design/methodology/approach Data for the study were collected from 350 undergraduates across seven faculties in Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, through a self-reported questionnaire. Descriptive and regression statistical analysis were used to estimate and test the relationship among entrepreneurial intention and social support, risk-taking propensity and demographic variables. Findings The results showed high entrepreneurial intention among the students. The push factors, such as perceived social support from families, risk-taking propensity and previous engagement in business, are key determinants of entrepreneurship intention among the students. The age and father’s occupation also showed a significant relationship with the level of entrepreneurial intent...
European Review Of Applied Sociology
The role of personality traits and perceived threat on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among undergra... more The role of personality traits and perceived threat on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among undergraduates is relatively scarce. The study investigated the role of personality traits and perceived threat on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among 374 (age = 18-28 years, M =23.23 years, SD = 2.57 years) undergraduates in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey design was utilized. A self-administered questionnaire was used to gather information about socio-demographics, HEXACO personality traits, perceived threat and COVID-19 Vaccine acceptance. Results showed a significant influence of personality traits on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Findings also revealed that perceived threat significantly predict COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among undergraduates. Result further showed that there was a significant influence of religion on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance (t (372) = −2.13, p = .034, 95% CI (−6.44, −.25), d = 0.22.) These results emphasize the importance of HEXACO ...
European Review Of Applied Sociology, 2021
The role of compensatory health beliefs, locus of control and social support on quality of life i... more The role of compensatory health beliefs, locus of control and social support on quality of life in oil-spills prone environment in developing countries, especially Nigeria has not been explicated. This study examined the role of compensatory health beliefs, locus of control and social support on quality of life among 453 (age 21-50 years; M= 36.02; SD = 12.04) residents in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Area (LGA’s) in Ondo State of Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was adopted in selecting participants. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire that measured socio-demographics, compensatory health beliefs, locus of control, social support and quality of life. Results revealed that compensatory health beliefs predict quality of life in the study area. Also, social support contributes to quality of life. We suggest that a comprehensive psychosocial intervention program should be carried out to improve quality of life in oil spill-prone communities.
One of the most challenging problems facing mankind is the issue of waste disposal.This is becaus... more One of the most challenging problems facing mankind is the issue of waste disposal.This is because humankind is now producing more wastes than ever before, creating an unprecedented problem for the environment. Wastes heaps defacing the streets of Lagos is not an entirely new phenomenon due to indiscriminate dumping among residents. With this rationale, this book seeks to address the attitude towards solid waste management and to understand the psychosocial factors that influenced attitude towards solid waste management.The book provided information on waste management and psychosocial factors that enhance man-environment interactions The analysis should help shed light. on the roles played by psychosocial variables The book concluded that people who presented themselves in positive light to the public were more concerned with the way they managed solid waste. The book will be of immense benefit to practitioners and policymakers in environmental management and those interested in th...
IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 2014
This study investigates the impact of work group composition on work place satisfaction and perfo... more This study investigates the impact of work group composition on work place satisfaction and performances using results from experimental study of students from three groups in University of Gothenburg Sweden management class working groups. Work group composition is measured here by considering factors such language, nationality and culture among group members. Language had a positive and significant effect on workplace performance; this was also probably true since effective communication skill was likely to make working groups work in a hitch free manner. While culture on the other hand has a negative and statistical significant effect on workplace satisfaction, this was likely to be true since punctuality, individual comportment, and work ethics were likely factors that member of working groups take seriously when working as a team in groups. The horizontal flow of information (knowledge transfer) was also found to depend on work group output performances. This was reasonable, since how efficient work groups and sub groups within the groups efficiently carried out their tasks will depend on the horizontal flow of information in groups. The evidence presented in this study shows that issues of nationality was not relevant to individual group members overall satisfaction in participating in groups nor was it vital to overall group performances. The results could be beneficial to organization management particularly those that wish to improve overall output productivity since class work groups experimental studies are a miniature study of organizations, the implications of this study is that language and culture could improve organizational output productivity substantially since language could contributes significantly to organizational performances and work ethics is also likely to create workplace satisfaction which can contribute in a significant way to organizational output.
Gender and behaviour, 2017
IFE PsychologIA, 2008
Quote\' keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don\'t forget to show hospital... more Quote\' keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don\'t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. Remember those in prison as if you were there yourself”. Heb 13: 1- 3 Holy Bible New living translation. Second Edition. IFE Psychologia – Special Issue: Xenophobia Vol. 16 (2) 2008: pp. 199-207
Environmental Quality Management, 2018
The present study examines the role of environmental identity and health locus of control in dete... more The present study examines the role of environmental identity and health locus of control in determining the quality of life (QoL) of inhabitants in the oil-producing community of Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was used to conduct this study with a sample comprising 171 residents of the Badagry oil-producing community of Nigeria composed of 58.5% males and 48.5% females (mean age = 37.6 years, SD = 10.7 years). Data were collected using the Environmental Identity Scale, the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale, and World Health Organization's QoL-BREF. The results suggest that, among inhabitants of oil-producing communities in Nigeria, environmental identity has a significant influence on QoL. The result also showed that health locus of control significantly influenced QoL. Finally, environmental identity and health locus of control together exerted a joint influence on QoL.
Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 2014
Most of the western established instruments for measuring environmental attitudes lack appropriat... more Most of the western established instruments for measuring environmental attitudes lack appropriate validation among Nigerian population because cultural variation may influence the individual's experience. A 20-item Likert type scale was developed and used to measure attitudes toward environmental issues among 1200 participants in Southwestern , Nigeria between 15 to 76 years with a mean age of 24.49 years (SD = 8.51). Results of a Principal Component Analysis using Varimax factor rotation produced three factors with Eigen values of more than 1 which accounted for 44.896% of the total variance. The reliability analysis yielded a Cronbach Alpha of 0.64 and Spearman-Brown split-half reliability of 0.71 obtained for the scale was considered conceptually meaningful. This result suggests that the Environmental Attitude measure is valid and could be used to assess the extent to which individual respond consistently favourable or unfavourable manner with respect to the environment. With these justifications, the EAS is potentially more suitable for Nigerian populations. Nonetheless, given limitations, findings should be considered preliminary.
Environmental Quality Management, 2018
European Scientific Journal, 2017
This study examined the relationship between number of living children and intimate partner viole... more This study examined the relationship between number of living children and intimate partner violence. This was with the view to ascertaining whether having living children or not having a living child was associated with increased risk of intimate partner violence among currently married women in Nigeria. The study analyzed data from 2008-2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys. The binary logistic regression was applied. Results showed that women who had two or more living children were 20.5% more likely to experience intimate partner violence compared with women who had no living child (OR=1.205; CI: 0.993-1.461). The study concluded that having living children increase women’s risk of intimate partner violence in Nigeria. Women experiencing intimate partner violence should seek psychosocial counselling to reduce the incidence of intimate partner violence that may arise from childbearing.
IFE PsychologIA, 2008
... Nigerian University Students. FM Ilevbare. Abstract. The study investigated psychosocial fact... more ... Nigerian University Students. FM Ilevbare. Abstract. The study investigated psychosocial factors influencing attitude towards internet piracy among Nigerian University students. The ex-post factor research design was adopted. ...
Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation, 2014
Various environmental challenges pose a lot of threats to sustainable development, among which ar... more Various environmental challenges pose a lot of threats to sustainable development, among which are global warming, air pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Many of the causes of these challenges are rooted in unsustainable human behaviors and thus can be managed by changing the relevant behavior so as to reduce its ecological and detrimental impacts. This chapter explores the potential for discouraging behavior that contributes to greenhouse gas emission into the atmosphere. It also suggests alternatives to fossil fuel-dependent pathways, O.E. Ilevbare (*) • M. Sanni • G.A. Ali National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Ile-Ife, Nigeria e-mail: psytosin@yahoo.com; marufsanni@yahoo.com; zubik14@yahoo.com F.M. Ilevbare Department of Psychology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria e-mail: femilevbare@yahoo.co.uk # Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2015 W. Leal Filho (ed.), Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation, DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-38670-1_11
Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences, Oct 1, 2012
AbstractThe study, which adopted ex-post facto research design, investigated the influence of ind... more AbstractThe study, which adopted ex-post facto research design, investigated the influence of industrial conflict on perceived employee work performance. A total of one hundred and fifty (150) employees were drawn from three selected Local Government Secretariats (Irewole, Isokan and Ayedaade) in Osun state, Nigeria. In all, eighty-five (85) were males representing 65.4%, while the remaining forty five (45) were females representing 34.6% of the total participants. The age ranged between 19 - 56 years with a mean age of 34.46 years and standard deviation (SD) of 8.23 years. Five hypotheses were tested in the course of the study. The result obtained revealed that there was a significant relationship between industrial conflict and perceived work performance (r (128) =0.452, P0.05).The third hypothesis indicated that there is no significant gender difference on the perceived work performance (t (2,128) =0.167, P>0.05).The fourth hypothesis indicated that employee grade level has a significant relationship on the perceived work performance (r (128) =0.284, PKeywords: Industrial conflict, perceived work performance, employee, productivity, local government areaINTRODUCTIONWork performance is generally regarded as an unquestioned fact of life in most large organizations. This is because of its widely accepted and generally unquestioned benefits. When asked, most organizations would argue that the system brings about the benefits of employees being a given feedback regarding their performance, usually at least once a year so that action can be taken to rectify any weaknesses. This would hopefully lead to more effective performance and increased productivity, the system provides an opportunity for performance related discussions that could include; setting goals and work objectives for the employee, aligning individual and organizational goals, identifying training and development needs, and discussing career progression opportunities. The system results in a fair and valid basis for recognizing and rewarding individual performance, the person or persons doing the work may gain new insight into the person being appraised, and vice versa. In the process, the job of the person being appraised may be clarified and better defined; the employer would also be in a better position to understand the problems faced by the employees and employees will take pride in their work when they reach a goal. In essence, the list of benefits highlighted above represents an ideal and perfect view of work performance. Those who study organization and the behaviour of people in organization are concerned with a host of issues, but work performance has always been the bottom line. Unless members of an organization do their jobs, the organization ultimately fails. Of recent, Blumberg and Pringle (1982) proposed a model of work performance that tries to improve on the traditional performance equation (performance = Ability x Motivation) by attempting to incorporate the full range of individual and environmental variables, which interact to produce level and quality of work performance. This model consists of three components, which they call Opportunity, Capacity and Willingness to perform. All organizations face the problem of directing the energies of their staff to the task of achieving organizational goals and objectives. In doing so, organizations need to devise means to influence and channel the behaviours of their employees so as to optimize their contributions. …
The study examined socio-demographic characteristics (gender, age, level of education and place o... more The study examined socio-demographic characteristics (gender, age, level of education and place of location) associated with waste disposal behaviour. This was with a view to assessing the roles played by these variables on waste disposal practices among residents in Southwestern, Nigeria. The study used primary data collected through a cross-sectional survey design. The study population comprised residents in Ife Central, Ibadan Northwest and Lagos Mainland LGAs in Southwestern, Nigeria. This study sample consisted of 1200 residents comprising 687 males and 513 females selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Their age ranged between 15 to 76 years with a mean age of 24.49 years (SD = 8.51). Two standardized psychological scales were used to collect data in the study. The Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) was used to collect information on the socio- demographic background of the participants while the Waste Disposal Behaviour Scale (WDBS) was used to collect data on...
This paper focuses on mentoring in the workplace with particular reference to the academic settin... more This paper focuses on mentoring in the workplace with particular reference to the academic setting; since mentoring can be applied to a variety of people, situations and purposes .In the academic setting mentoring is used both for students and for academic staff and mentoring involves transmission of skills as well as socialization into academia. Existing literatures were used to buttress these facts in this paper. Thus, it is important that those involved in education recognize the links between teaching, learning, mentors, mentees and mentoring experience throughout the life span of participants.
Journal of Research in National Development, 2016
Floods have been reported as a major ecological disaster facing urban dwellers in Lagos metropoli... more Floods have been reported as a major ecological disaster facing urban dwellers in Lagos metropolis due to prolonged rainfall events. Evidence abounds in literature that physical factors such as land use and poor drainages are important determinants with little attention paid to behavioural attributes. This study therefore, investigates environmental locus of control and self-efficacy as determinants of flood-response behaviour among residents in Lagos metropolis, South-western, Nigeria. The study population comprised residents in Lagos metropolis. A questionnaire comprising demographics, Multidimensional Locus of Control Scale (MDLOS), Environmental Self-Efficacy Scale (ESES) and FloodResponse Behaviour Scale (FRBS) was used to collect data from 123 participants. The selection of the respondents was done using a purposive sampling technique. Their age ranged between 16 to 45 years with a mean age of 25.98 (SD= 7.96). Results indicated that environmental locus of control has a signif...
Proselytization is the activity of inducing someone to convert to ones faith. In same vein, a pro... more Proselytization is the activity of inducing someone to convert to ones faith. In same vein, a proselyte is seen as a person who has been converted from one opinion, faith, beliefs, religion or party to another. Though, it has its origin from historical perspective of a Gentile who was considering conversion to Judaism. In modern times, there have been several attempts to covert people to a different point of view and beliefs through brainwashing. In Nigeria, the politicians and military have used psychic duress to alter people political or moral convictions to convert “settle” them. For the purpose of this paper, proselytizing techniques is conceptualized as the management and direction of human beings by a clever use of their desires, wishes, beliefs, value and attitudes in order to control and manipulate them for scientific, social, religious and political ends. Therefore, this paper examines proselytizing technique and the need to develop inoculation against brainwashing. The pap...