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Papers by Ayodeji Ifegbesan

Gender and behaviour, 2016

This paper examines gendered patterns in forest resource utilisation and conservation among rural... more This paper examines gendered patterns in forest resource utilisation and conservation among rural inhabitants in Ogun State, Nigeria. Qualitative data - participant observation, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews for the paper were drawn from a larger mixed methods, comparative study of natural resource utilisation among rural inhabitants of Ogun State, Nigeria and among rural inhabitants in the Bushbuckridge area of Mphumalanga, South Africa. Focus group discussions were transcribed and analyzed thematically, using a phenomenological method. The results reveal that access to and control of forest resources are complex and heavily influenced by gender. Whereas women rely to a greater extent than men on forests and forest products for both their basic and non-basic needs, they have lesser roles than men in the decision-making that affects and controls their own lives and those of their households and communities. Poverty, cultural beliefs and values of society, social at...

Gender and behaviour, 2016

This paper examines gendered patterns in forest resource utilisation and conservation among rural... more This paper examines gendered patterns in forest resource utilisation and conservation among rural inhabitants in Ogun State, Nigeria. Qualitative data - participant observation, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews for the paper were drawn from a larger mixed methods, comparative study of natural resource utilisation among rural inhabitants of Ogun State, Nigeria and among rural inhabitants in the Bushbuckridge area of Mphumalanga, South Africa. Focus group discussions were transcribed and analyzed thematically, using a phenomenological method. The results reveal that access to and control of forest resources are complex and heavily influenced by gender. Whereas women rely to a greater extent than men on forests and forest products for both their basic and non-basic needs, they have lesser roles than men in the decision-making that affects and controls their own lives and those of their households and communities. Poverty, cultural beliefs and values of society, social at...

African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2019

This study investigated tourist's satisfaction levels and their willingness to make repeat tr... more This study investigated tourist's satisfaction levels and their willingness to make repeat trips to the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve (VBR). The role of ecotourism as an environmentally friendly economic activity is widely recognised for enhancing nature conservation while addressing the development needs of local communities. Thus, ecotourism constitutes a very important component of national and international tourism industries. Unlike traditional conservation approaches which have encouraged unsustainable development, Biosphere Reserves (BRs) are based on a unique zonation landscape model comprised of three zones, namely, an inner core area, buffer zone and an outer transition zone. Results from our survey revealed that the majority of respondents (>62%) visited tourism facilities within the VBR at least more than once per year while over 90% of them were willing to visit them again and make recommendations to others. While the main reason for touring the VBR was to derive plea...

Journal of International Social Studies, 2017

The concept of sustainable development has become a widely used construct that is incorporated in... more The concept of sustainable development has become a widely used construct that is incorporated into virtually all disciplines and discourses. The implementation and achievement of sustainable development goals in the management of our environmental resources cannot be realised without education especially at a formal levels. Teacher training institutions - (college of education and faculty of education in universities) are expected through their courses to engage and create awareness of sustainability issues using their training programmes. This paper therefore presents a content analysis of sustainability themes and concepts in the College of Education Social Studies curriculum in Nigeria. This is with the ultimate goal of exploring how any noticed gaps that could inhibit the promotion of education for sustainable development through teacher training can be filled, so that the post 2015 sustainable development goals could be better achieved.

Journal of Education and Practice, 2017

This study investigated pre-service teachers’ attitudes and readiness to use digital technologies... more This study investigated pre-service teachers’ attitudes and readiness to use digital technologies in Social Studies classroom. A total of three hundred (300) Social Studies students from six colleges of education in Southwest, Nigeria were administered with a questionnaire. Data collected were analysis with descriptive statistic- frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The quantitative data were complimented with 12 focus group discussions. The study revealed that while majority of pre-service Social Studies teachers reported limited access to digital technology in the colleges, they still display a relatively high access through personal efforts such as purchase and use of modems, android phones etc. The study also revealed that the pre-service Social Studies teachers had positive attitude toward digital technology and high level of readiness to integrate it into the teaching. It was concluded that digital technology has become an unavoidable intervention for effective ...

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2022

Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 2018

ABSTRACT This study seeks to determine whether socio-demographic and geographical variables matte... more ABSTRACT This study seeks to determine whether socio-demographic and geographical variables matter in understanding pro-environmental behavior in Nigeria. The Wave 6 World Value Survey data on Nigeria were analyzed with t-test, analysis of variance and stepwise regression. Results indicated that significant differences and relationships exist in pro-environmental behavior across socio-demographic and geographical variables of respondents. Social class, membership of environmental organization, region and income were found to be predictors of pro-environmental behavior. The study concluded that these variables are important in understanding people's pro-environmental behavior and must be considered in the design of any interventions geared to improve pro-environmental behavior amongst Nigerians.

Sustainability, 2020

Nearly 290,000 tons of electronic waste was generated in Nigeria during the year 2017, which is l... more Nearly 290,000 tons of electronic waste was generated in Nigeria during the year 2017, which is likely to increase further due to high population growth rates, accelerated urbanization, high demand for electronic products, as well as disposal at their end-of-life. At the same time, e-waste is associated with negative human health impacts, as well as environmental pollution. Therefore, environmental awareness on this waste stream is crucial in its management and possible minimization. In this paper, we report on a survey which investigated awareness levels and knowledge amongst households in the Jos metropolis, Plateau State (Nigeria). We interviewed 228 respondents by means of close-ended questionnaires. The results indicated that cell phones (93%) and television sets (82%) were mentioned by most respondents. The main reasons for acquiring these electronic devices entailed the replacement of damaged ones (49.6%), frequent product upgrades (37.7%), as well as theft (35.55%), amongst ...

Energy & Environment, 2017

Whereas waste management research has focused on mostly urban municipalities in South Africa, not... more Whereas waste management research has focused on mostly urban municipalities in South Africa, not much is known about the current performance of waste management services from the perspective of community residents in rural municipalities. This study reports on the status and effectiveness of waste management practices from the perspective of community residents in the Umkhanyakude and Zululand Districts in the rural areas of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Making use of structured questionnaires, primary data was obtained by interviewing 333 respondents representing households in the study area. Results have revealed several shortfalls in the provision of municipal waste management services, except for solid waste removal from households (66%), and management of landfill sites (41%). The degree of dissatisfaction for waste management services rendered was very high (97.3%). Furthermore, the majority (61.4%) of respondents were not willing to participate in waste segrega...

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2017

Purpose Waste management is a critical element of the campus sustainability movement in which Nig... more Purpose Waste management is a critical element of the campus sustainability movement in which Nigerian universities are yet to actively participate. The purpose of this study was to investigate prevalent waste management practices and the disposition of undergraduate students in a Nigerian University. Design/methodology/approach Data collection involved the use of a questionnaire, focus group discussion and participative observation. Respondents consisted of 840 students drawn from four academic faculties of the university. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to address the research questions raised to guide the investigation. Findings Indiscriminate littering, open dumping of waste, weedy and overgrown lawns, proliferation of power generating sets, uncollected refuse sites and defaced walls with postings were the major observed environmental challenges. Open burning of refuse was found to be the single most prevalent way of managing large volumes of waste generated on ...

Habitat International, 2016

The aim of this study was to investigate the types of cooking fuels and factors that influence th... more The aim of this study was to investigate the types of cooking fuels and factors that influence their choice by households in Nigeria. Cross national data used were extracted from the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) on households' cooking energy and was subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicated that 55% of sampled households have access to electricity, while about two-third (66.3%) of households depend on biomass as fuel for cooking. The Chi-square analysis revealed that a significant statistical relationship existed between geo-political regions, place of residence, access to electricity, educational level, and wealth index and type of cooking used. Results also showed significant statistical differences between rural and urban households' type of cooking fuel while analysis of variance found significant differences in the type of cooking fuel according to regions, educational level, and wealth index. Multiple regression results demonstrated that socioeconomic factors such as household size, geographical region, place of residence, educational level and wealth index have a significant positive influence on the type of cooking fuel used by households in Nigeria. However, access to electricity showed no significant association with the household type of cooking fuel. These results have important implications for human health and environmental sustainability, and therefore it was recommended that government needs to intensify educational efforts towards enlightening people about the need for the sustainable utilization of energy resources.

Global Journal of Human Social Science …, 2010

This study explores the gender-stereotyped beliefs and perception of secondary school teachers&#x... more This study explores the gender-stereotyped beliefs and perception of secondary school teachers' in classroom practices. A total of 250 teachers' participated in this study. A self-administered questionnaire was used to generate responses from teachers on how ...

The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, 2011

Page 1. WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PRACTICES 221 WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS, KNOW... more Page 1. WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PRACTICES 221 WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PRACTICES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA ...

International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2009

... DOI: 10.1080/10382040802591548 Ayodeji Ifegbesan a , Shirley Pendlebury a &am... more ... DOI: 10.1080/10382040802591548 Ayodeji Ifegbesan a , Shirley Pendlebury a & Harold Annegarn b pages 45-56. Available online: 23 Mar 2009. ...

Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 2011

This mini-survey assessed the environmental literacy level of preservice teachers in a Nigerian u... more This mini-survey assessed the environmental literacy level of preservice teachers in a Nigerian university through 199 social studies teacher-trainees. It found a high level of awareness/knowledge on local environmental problems but low level on global environmental issues. Although a positive disposition toward environmental issues was demonstrated, evidence of knowledge gap which could hinder environmental stewardship was also noticed. The preservice

International Journal of Environmental & Science …, 2009

This study examined the level of awareness, knowledge and practices of secondary schools students... more This study examined the level of awareness, knowledge and practices of secondary schools students with regard to waste management. Few studies have captured waste management problems in Nigerian educational institutions, particularly the views of students. Using a structured, self-administered questionnaire, 650 students were surveyed from six secondary schools in two of the four educational zones of Ogun State. Data collected were subjected to percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and chi-square statistical analyses. Findings revealed that secondary school students from the sampled zones were aware of waste problems on their school compounds, but possessed poor waste management practices. The study showed that propensity for waste management practices differ by sex, class and age of students. Significant relationships were observed between students' sex, age and class and their level of awareness, knowledge and practices of waste management.

Sustainability, 2022

This paper explores the relationship between pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) and environmental ... more This paper explores the relationship between pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) and environmental awareness, knowledge, attitudes, risk perceptions and activism in South Africa. To achieve this goal, the 2010–2012 data from the International Social Survey Program “Environmental III” was analysed by means of descriptive and inferential statistics, including the employment of the structural equation model. Significant differences were found between pro-environmental behaviour and other environmental variables such as environmental concern, awareness, willingness to sacrifice, and others in terms of the educational background, place of living, ethnic identity and provinces where respondents lived. Thus, to increase PEB amongst citizens would require the introduction and support of development programmes that enhance access to more education and environmental awareness across all population groups.

Gender and behaviour, 2016

This paper examines gendered patterns in forest resource utilisation and conservation among rural... more This paper examines gendered patterns in forest resource utilisation and conservation among rural inhabitants in Ogun State, Nigeria. Qualitative data - participant observation, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews for the paper were drawn from a larger mixed methods, comparative study of natural resource utilisation among rural inhabitants of Ogun State, Nigeria and among rural inhabitants in the Bushbuckridge area of Mphumalanga, South Africa. Focus group discussions were transcribed and analyzed thematically, using a phenomenological method. The results reveal that access to and control of forest resources are complex and heavily influenced by gender. Whereas women rely to a greater extent than men on forests and forest products for both their basic and non-basic needs, they have lesser roles than men in the decision-making that affects and controls their own lives and those of their households and communities. Poverty, cultural beliefs and values of society, social at...

Gender and behaviour, 2016

This paper examines gendered patterns in forest resource utilisation and conservation among rural... more This paper examines gendered patterns in forest resource utilisation and conservation among rural inhabitants in Ogun State, Nigeria. Qualitative data - participant observation, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews for the paper were drawn from a larger mixed methods, comparative study of natural resource utilisation among rural inhabitants of Ogun State, Nigeria and among rural inhabitants in the Bushbuckridge area of Mphumalanga, South Africa. Focus group discussions were transcribed and analyzed thematically, using a phenomenological method. The results reveal that access to and control of forest resources are complex and heavily influenced by gender. Whereas women rely to a greater extent than men on forests and forest products for both their basic and non-basic needs, they have lesser roles than men in the decision-making that affects and controls their own lives and those of their households and communities. Poverty, cultural beliefs and values of society, social at...

African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2019

This study investigated tourist's satisfaction levels and their willingness to make repeat tr... more This study investigated tourist's satisfaction levels and their willingness to make repeat trips to the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve (VBR). The role of ecotourism as an environmentally friendly economic activity is widely recognised for enhancing nature conservation while addressing the development needs of local communities. Thus, ecotourism constitutes a very important component of national and international tourism industries. Unlike traditional conservation approaches which have encouraged unsustainable development, Biosphere Reserves (BRs) are based on a unique zonation landscape model comprised of three zones, namely, an inner core area, buffer zone and an outer transition zone. Results from our survey revealed that the majority of respondents (>62%) visited tourism facilities within the VBR at least more than once per year while over 90% of them were willing to visit them again and make recommendations to others. While the main reason for touring the VBR was to derive plea...

Journal of International Social Studies, 2017

The concept of sustainable development has become a widely used construct that is incorporated in... more The concept of sustainable development has become a widely used construct that is incorporated into virtually all disciplines and discourses. The implementation and achievement of sustainable development goals in the management of our environmental resources cannot be realised without education especially at a formal levels. Teacher training institutions - (college of education and faculty of education in universities) are expected through their courses to engage and create awareness of sustainability issues using their training programmes. This paper therefore presents a content analysis of sustainability themes and concepts in the College of Education Social Studies curriculum in Nigeria. This is with the ultimate goal of exploring how any noticed gaps that could inhibit the promotion of education for sustainable development through teacher training can be filled, so that the post 2015 sustainable development goals could be better achieved.

Journal of Education and Practice, 2017

This study investigated pre-service teachers’ attitudes and readiness to use digital technologies... more This study investigated pre-service teachers’ attitudes and readiness to use digital technologies in Social Studies classroom. A total of three hundred (300) Social Studies students from six colleges of education in Southwest, Nigeria were administered with a questionnaire. Data collected were analysis with descriptive statistic- frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The quantitative data were complimented with 12 focus group discussions. The study revealed that while majority of pre-service Social Studies teachers reported limited access to digital technology in the colleges, they still display a relatively high access through personal efforts such as purchase and use of modems, android phones etc. The study also revealed that the pre-service Social Studies teachers had positive attitude toward digital technology and high level of readiness to integrate it into the teaching. It was concluded that digital technology has become an unavoidable intervention for effective ...

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2022

Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 2018

ABSTRACT This study seeks to determine whether socio-demographic and geographical variables matte... more ABSTRACT This study seeks to determine whether socio-demographic and geographical variables matter in understanding pro-environmental behavior in Nigeria. The Wave 6 World Value Survey data on Nigeria were analyzed with t-test, analysis of variance and stepwise regression. Results indicated that significant differences and relationships exist in pro-environmental behavior across socio-demographic and geographical variables of respondents. Social class, membership of environmental organization, region and income were found to be predictors of pro-environmental behavior. The study concluded that these variables are important in understanding people's pro-environmental behavior and must be considered in the design of any interventions geared to improve pro-environmental behavior amongst Nigerians.

Sustainability, 2020

Nearly 290,000 tons of electronic waste was generated in Nigeria during the year 2017, which is l... more Nearly 290,000 tons of electronic waste was generated in Nigeria during the year 2017, which is likely to increase further due to high population growth rates, accelerated urbanization, high demand for electronic products, as well as disposal at their end-of-life. At the same time, e-waste is associated with negative human health impacts, as well as environmental pollution. Therefore, environmental awareness on this waste stream is crucial in its management and possible minimization. In this paper, we report on a survey which investigated awareness levels and knowledge amongst households in the Jos metropolis, Plateau State (Nigeria). We interviewed 228 respondents by means of close-ended questionnaires. The results indicated that cell phones (93%) and television sets (82%) were mentioned by most respondents. The main reasons for acquiring these electronic devices entailed the replacement of damaged ones (49.6%), frequent product upgrades (37.7%), as well as theft (35.55%), amongst ...

Energy & Environment, 2017

Whereas waste management research has focused on mostly urban municipalities in South Africa, not... more Whereas waste management research has focused on mostly urban municipalities in South Africa, not much is known about the current performance of waste management services from the perspective of community residents in rural municipalities. This study reports on the status and effectiveness of waste management practices from the perspective of community residents in the Umkhanyakude and Zululand Districts in the rural areas of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Making use of structured questionnaires, primary data was obtained by interviewing 333 respondents representing households in the study area. Results have revealed several shortfalls in the provision of municipal waste management services, except for solid waste removal from households (66%), and management of landfill sites (41%). The degree of dissatisfaction for waste management services rendered was very high (97.3%). Furthermore, the majority (61.4%) of respondents were not willing to participate in waste segrega...

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2017

Purpose Waste management is a critical element of the campus sustainability movement in which Nig... more Purpose Waste management is a critical element of the campus sustainability movement in which Nigerian universities are yet to actively participate. The purpose of this study was to investigate prevalent waste management practices and the disposition of undergraduate students in a Nigerian University. Design/methodology/approach Data collection involved the use of a questionnaire, focus group discussion and participative observation. Respondents consisted of 840 students drawn from four academic faculties of the university. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to address the research questions raised to guide the investigation. Findings Indiscriminate littering, open dumping of waste, weedy and overgrown lawns, proliferation of power generating sets, uncollected refuse sites and defaced walls with postings were the major observed environmental challenges. Open burning of refuse was found to be the single most prevalent way of managing large volumes of waste generated on ...

Habitat International, 2016

The aim of this study was to investigate the types of cooking fuels and factors that influence th... more The aim of this study was to investigate the types of cooking fuels and factors that influence their choice by households in Nigeria. Cross national data used were extracted from the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) on households' cooking energy and was subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicated that 55% of sampled households have access to electricity, while about two-third (66.3%) of households depend on biomass as fuel for cooking. The Chi-square analysis revealed that a significant statistical relationship existed between geo-political regions, place of residence, access to electricity, educational level, and wealth index and type of cooking used. Results also showed significant statistical differences between rural and urban households' type of cooking fuel while analysis of variance found significant differences in the type of cooking fuel according to regions, educational level, and wealth index. Multiple regression results demonstrated that socioeconomic factors such as household size, geographical region, place of residence, educational level and wealth index have a significant positive influence on the type of cooking fuel used by households in Nigeria. However, access to electricity showed no significant association with the household type of cooking fuel. These results have important implications for human health and environmental sustainability, and therefore it was recommended that government needs to intensify educational efforts towards enlightening people about the need for the sustainable utilization of energy resources.

Global Journal of Human Social Science …, 2010

This study explores the gender-stereotyped beliefs and perception of secondary school teachers&#x... more This study explores the gender-stereotyped beliefs and perception of secondary school teachers' in classroom practices. A total of 250 teachers' participated in this study. A self-administered questionnaire was used to generate responses from teachers on how ...

The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, 2011

Page 1. WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PRACTICES 221 WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS, KNOW... more Page 1. WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PRACTICES 221 WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PRACTICES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA ...

International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2009

... DOI: 10.1080/10382040802591548 Ayodeji Ifegbesan a , Shirley Pendlebury a &am... more ... DOI: 10.1080/10382040802591548 Ayodeji Ifegbesan a , Shirley Pendlebury a & Harold Annegarn b pages 45-56. Available online: 23 Mar 2009. ...

Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 2011

This mini-survey assessed the environmental literacy level of preservice teachers in a Nigerian u... more This mini-survey assessed the environmental literacy level of preservice teachers in a Nigerian university through 199 social studies teacher-trainees. It found a high level of awareness/knowledge on local environmental problems but low level on global environmental issues. Although a positive disposition toward environmental issues was demonstrated, evidence of knowledge gap which could hinder environmental stewardship was also noticed. The preservice

International Journal of Environmental & Science …, 2009

This study examined the level of awareness, knowledge and practices of secondary schools students... more This study examined the level of awareness, knowledge and practices of secondary schools students with regard to waste management. Few studies have captured waste management problems in Nigerian educational institutions, particularly the views of students. Using a structured, self-administered questionnaire, 650 students were surveyed from six secondary schools in two of the four educational zones of Ogun State. Data collected were subjected to percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and chi-square statistical analyses. Findings revealed that secondary school students from the sampled zones were aware of waste problems on their school compounds, but possessed poor waste management practices. The study showed that propensity for waste management practices differ by sex, class and age of students. Significant relationships were observed between students' sex, age and class and their level of awareness, knowledge and practices of waste management.

Sustainability, 2022

This paper explores the relationship between pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) and environmental ... more This paper explores the relationship between pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) and environmental awareness, knowledge, attitudes, risk perceptions and activism in South Africa. To achieve this goal, the 2010–2012 data from the International Social Survey Program “Environmental III” was analysed by means of descriptive and inferential statistics, including the employment of the structural equation model. Significant differences were found between pro-environmental behaviour and other environmental variables such as environmental concern, awareness, willingness to sacrifice, and others in terms of the educational background, place of living, ethnic identity and provinces where respondents lived. Thus, to increase PEB amongst citizens would require the introduction and support of development programmes that enhance access to more education and environmental awareness across all population groups.