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Research paper thumbnail of Mothers' Employment, Marital Status and Educational Level on Students' Academic Achievement in Business Studies

Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2016

The mother's personality is a build-up of demographic factors among which employment, marital sta... more The mother's personality is a build-up of demographic factors among which employment, marital status and educational level are prominent in shaping child's abilities and aspirations. This study therefore, determines the influence of mothers' employment, marital status and educational level on students' academic achievement in Business studies. Ex-post facto survey design and stratified random sampling technique were adopted for the study.Structured Questionnaire (MEMSEL Scale, r= .76) and Business Studies Achievement Test (r=.80) with a section for demographic data were administered on a sample of Two Hundred and Fifty students from five (5) schools in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. Multiple regressionstatisticswas used for data analysisat 0.05 level of significance.The findings revealed thatthere was a significant but negative relationship between mothers' marital status and academic achievement of student's (r=-.195; p <.05) and employment and educational level (r=-.228; p <.05). Moreover, no significant relationship existed between academic achievement of students' and mothers' employment (r =-.007; p >.05); academic achievement and educational level (r = .091; p >.05); employment status and marital status (r =-.033; p > .05) and marital status and educational level (r = .079; p > .05). However there was a significant combined contribution on the independent variables on students' academic achievement in Business Studies (Adj. R=.037; F(3,237)=4.111;P <.05).Thus, it was recommended that parents should provide positive home environments for their children, while school operators should respond favourably and focus attention on the children's needs.

Papers by Subuola Abosede

Research paper thumbnail of Students’ Enrolment in Nigerian Private Universities: The Pull Effect of Corporate Image and Promotional Appeal

Interdisciplinary Journal of Education, 2021

University’s corporate image and promotional appeal are fundamental to students’ decisions during... more University’s corporate image and promotional appeal are fundamental to students’ decisions during enrolment into the private ivory towers in Nigeria. The proliferation and high- rate competition among private universities has warranted the adoption of marketing communication strategies that could capture and retain the attention of prospective students and their sponsors. The main objective of the study was to examine the influence of brand image and promotional appeal on students’ enrolment decisions into Nigerian private universities. To accomplish this goal, a survey research design was adopted and 354 undergraduates from two (2) purposively selected private universities were sampled, using simple random sampling. data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Regression, were used for the data analyses. The results show positive significant influence of university’s brand image on students’ enrolment at F= 84.714, df= 353, sig. at 0.000. Si...

Research paper thumbnail of COVID-19 and Higher Education in Nigeria: The Present and the Future

Interdisciplinary Journal of Education, 2021

The surge of COVID-19 pandemic in December, 2019 became an issue of concern to everyone globally ... more The surge of COVID-19 pandemic in December, 2019 became an issue of concern to everyone globally including Nigerians. Its sporadic spread into the human environment entrenched awful experiences in all facets of life across the countries of the world. This is a type of virus also traceable to animals but now is ravaging the human environment as a new strain of coronavirus that makes it to be zoonotic in nature. To contain the spread of the virus ushered in some preventive policies and strategies in every people’s gathering including higher educational institutions. The alternative option to forestall and contain the spread of the virus in institutions of higher learning was to embrace the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) devices in the teaching and learning activities. Against the background, this study examined the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the present and the future of higher education in Nigeria. It identified the present state of Nigeria’s higher educati...

Research paper thumbnail of The Awareness of Information Technology Facilities among Secretaries in Private and Public Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria

Information technology (IT) implies telecommunications involving a combination of computers, netw... more Information technology (IT) implies telecommunications involving a combination of computers, networks, satellites, telephones, radio, television and the like. Information technology resources involve both hardware (equipment) and software (programmes). Application of information technology to the secretarial profession involves many disciplines related to computers in handling, processing, management, automation and communication of information to the broader cultural and economic contexts of a society. The study, therefore, investigated the extent to which secretaries in private and public universities are aware of the new information technology facilities. The study adopted survey research design. Four hundred secretaries (male — 200; female - 200) were randomly drawn from Babcock University, Ilishan, Covenant University, Ota and Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. The data, which were analyzed by the researcher using mean, standard deviation and t-test, showed a significant d...

Research paper thumbnail of Mothers’ Employment, Marital Status and Educational Level on Students’ Academic Achievement in Business Studies

Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2016

The mother’s personality is a build-up of demographic factors among which employment, marital sta... more The mother’s personality is a build-up of demographic factors among which employment, marital status and educational level are prominent in shaping child’s abilities and aspirations. This study therefore, determines the influence of mothers’ employment, marital status and educational level on students’ academic achievement in Business studies. Ex-post facto survey design and stratified random sampling technique were adopted for the study.Structured Questionnaire (MEMSEL Scale, r= .76) and Business Studies Achievement Test (r=.80) with a section for demographic data were administered on a sample of Two Hundred and Fifty students from five (5) schools in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. Multiple regressionstatisticswas used for data analysisat 0.05 level of significance.The findings revealed thatthere was a significant but negative relationship between mothers' marital status and academic achievement of student's (r=-.195; p <.05) and employment and educational level (r= -.228; p <.0...

Research paper thumbnail of Contributions of Self-Efficacy and Problem Solving Skills on Secretaries’ Job Performance in Ogun State Public Service, Nigeria

Journal of Education and Practice, 2017

This study is aimed at determining the contributions of self-efficacy and problem solving skills ... more This study is aimed at determining the contributions of self-efficacy and problem solving skills to the job performance of secretaries. The study also ascertained the relationship among self-efficacy, problem solving skills and job performance of the Secretaries. The study employed the descriptive research design. Ten (10) Secretaries were selected from thirty (30) government parastatals through simple random sampling techniques. Out of the 300 questionnaires distributed only 294 were returned. Three sets of instruments were used in collecting data, they are: General Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale (GPSS), Problem Solving Inventory (PSI) and Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER) Form. The data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC), Multiple Regression, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The result obtained indicated that the predictor variables (self-efficacy and problem solving skills) accounted for 61.1% of the variance in the job performance o...

Research paper thumbnail of Self Esteem and Achievement Striving on Entrepreneurial Aspiration among the Nigerian Youths: Implications for Entrepreneurship Education

The resurgence of entrepreneurship in the late twenty century has made it the focus of the global... more The resurgence of entrepreneurship in the late twenty century has made it the focus of the global economic community. In fact, the developing nations are tending towards entrepreneurship economy. The potency of entrepreneurship is quite heavy while its resultant effects cannot be ignored. The contribution of this economic driver towards national development is significant and its incremental impact on nations’ GDP cannot be undermined. Fostering entrepreneurship is vital in every part of the world. Supporting youth entrepreneurial aspiration in developing countries with education, motivation, mentorship and encouragement is a critical pathway to stimulate the creation of sustainable livelihoods. Thus, identifying and labeling the psycho-social predictors of entrepreneurial aspiration is germane. Three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study and were analysed with multiple regression statistical method at 0.05 level of significance. Hence, this study investigates entrepreneuria...

Research paper thumbnail of Influence of Teaching Effectiveness and Goal -Setting on Organisational Commitment of Secondary Schools Teachers in Ogun State, Nigeria

Organisational commitment of employees is one of the competitive advantages for corporate success... more Organisational commitment of employees is one of the competitive advantages for corporate success and productivity. Its multidimensional stance has made so slippery and volatile especially among the teachers. Hence, this study therefore, investigates the influence of teaching effectiveness and goalsetting strategy on the organisational commitment of secondary school teacher in Ogun State, Nigeria. Ex-post facto survey design and simple random sampling technique were adopted for the study. Adopted Questionnaires (OCS, r= .76; TES, r= .72; GSS, r= .84) with a section for demographic data were administered on a sample of One Hundred and Eighty secondary schools teachers from eighteen (18) schools in Sagamu Local government area, Nigeria. Regression statistics was used for data analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that the variance in organizational commitment of secondary school Teachers is accounted for by teachers’ teaching effectiveness and goal setting, altho...

Research paper thumbnail of Nurturing Reading Proficiency of Pupils through Phonics: Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Early Childhood Educators in Nigeria

Journal of Education and Practice, 2017

Nurturing reading proficiency among the Nigerian children has become pivotal to a functional and ... more Nurturing reading proficiency among the Nigerian children has become pivotal to a functional and development-oriented education. The place of phonics in achieving this strategic goal seems unquestionable with attendant entrepreneurial opportunities for early childhood educators. This study therefore, investigates the influence of phonics in nurturing Reading Proficiency of Pupils with implications for entrepreneurial opportunities for Early Childhood Educators in Nigeria. Ex-post facto survey design and proportionate random sampling technique were adopted for the study. Structured Questionnaire (PRA Scale, r=.68) was administered on a sample Three Hundred pupils from twenty (20) elementary schools in Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria. Descriptive statistics of simple percentages was used for data analysis. The findings revealed that teaching of phonics has improved the pupil’s reading ability with 96.7% of the pupils applied sound of letters in pronouncing new words; the pupils have imbibed t...

Research paper thumbnail of Mothers' Employment, Marital Status and Educational Level on Students' Academic Achievement in Business Studies

Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2016

The mother's personality is a build-up of demographic factors among which employment, marital sta... more The mother's personality is a build-up of demographic factors among which employment, marital status and educational level are prominent in shaping child's abilities and aspirations. This study therefore, determines the influence of mothers' employment, marital status and educational level on students' academic achievement in Business studies. Ex-post facto survey design and stratified random sampling technique were adopted for the study.Structured Questionnaire (MEMSEL Scale, r= .76) and Business Studies Achievement Test (r=.80) with a section for demographic data were administered on a sample of Two Hundred and Fifty students from five (5) schools in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. Multiple regressionstatisticswas used for data analysisat 0.05 level of significance.The findings revealed thatthere was a significant but negative relationship between mothers' marital status and academic achievement of student's (r=-.195; p <.05) and employment and educational level (r=-.228; p <.05). Moreover, no significant relationship existed between academic achievement of students' and mothers' employment (r =-.007; p >.05); academic achievement and educational level (r = .091; p >.05); employment status and marital status (r =-.033; p > .05) and marital status and educational level (r = .079; p > .05). However there was a significant combined contribution on the independent variables on students' academic achievement in Business Studies (Adj. R=.037; F(3,237)=4.111;P <.05).Thus, it was recommended that parents should provide positive home environments for their children, while school operators should respond favourably and focus attention on the children's needs.

Research paper thumbnail of Students’ Enrolment in Nigerian Private Universities: The Pull Effect of Corporate Image and Promotional Appeal

Interdisciplinary Journal of Education, 2021

University’s corporate image and promotional appeal are fundamental to students’ decisions during... more University’s corporate image and promotional appeal are fundamental to students’ decisions during enrolment into the private ivory towers in Nigeria. The proliferation and high- rate competition among private universities has warranted the adoption of marketing communication strategies that could capture and retain the attention of prospective students and their sponsors. The main objective of the study was to examine the influence of brand image and promotional appeal on students’ enrolment decisions into Nigerian private universities. To accomplish this goal, a survey research design was adopted and 354 undergraduates from two (2) purposively selected private universities were sampled, using simple random sampling. data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Regression, were used for the data analyses. The results show positive significant influence of university’s brand image on students’ enrolment at F= 84.714, df= 353, sig. at 0.000. Si...

Research paper thumbnail of COVID-19 and Higher Education in Nigeria: The Present and the Future

Interdisciplinary Journal of Education, 2021

The surge of COVID-19 pandemic in December, 2019 became an issue of concern to everyone globally ... more The surge of COVID-19 pandemic in December, 2019 became an issue of concern to everyone globally including Nigerians. Its sporadic spread into the human environment entrenched awful experiences in all facets of life across the countries of the world. This is a type of virus also traceable to animals but now is ravaging the human environment as a new strain of coronavirus that makes it to be zoonotic in nature. To contain the spread of the virus ushered in some preventive policies and strategies in every people’s gathering including higher educational institutions. The alternative option to forestall and contain the spread of the virus in institutions of higher learning was to embrace the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) devices in the teaching and learning activities. Against the background, this study examined the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the present and the future of higher education in Nigeria. It identified the present state of Nigeria’s higher educati...

Research paper thumbnail of The Awareness of Information Technology Facilities among Secretaries in Private and Public Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria

Information technology (IT) implies telecommunications involving a combination of computers, netw... more Information technology (IT) implies telecommunications involving a combination of computers, networks, satellites, telephones, radio, television and the like. Information technology resources involve both hardware (equipment) and software (programmes). Application of information technology to the secretarial profession involves many disciplines related to computers in handling, processing, management, automation and communication of information to the broader cultural and economic contexts of a society. The study, therefore, investigated the extent to which secretaries in private and public universities are aware of the new information technology facilities. The study adopted survey research design. Four hundred secretaries (male — 200; female - 200) were randomly drawn from Babcock University, Ilishan, Covenant University, Ota and Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. The data, which were analyzed by the researcher using mean, standard deviation and t-test, showed a significant d...

Research paper thumbnail of Mothers’ Employment, Marital Status and Educational Level on Students’ Academic Achievement in Business Studies

Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2016

The mother’s personality is a build-up of demographic factors among which employment, marital sta... more The mother’s personality is a build-up of demographic factors among which employment, marital status and educational level are prominent in shaping child’s abilities and aspirations. This study therefore, determines the influence of mothers’ employment, marital status and educational level on students’ academic achievement in Business studies. Ex-post facto survey design and stratified random sampling technique were adopted for the study.Structured Questionnaire (MEMSEL Scale, r= .76) and Business Studies Achievement Test (r=.80) with a section for demographic data were administered on a sample of Two Hundred and Fifty students from five (5) schools in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. Multiple regressionstatisticswas used for data analysisat 0.05 level of significance.The findings revealed thatthere was a significant but negative relationship between mothers' marital status and academic achievement of student's (r=-.195; p <.05) and employment and educational level (r= -.228; p <.0...

Research paper thumbnail of Contributions of Self-Efficacy and Problem Solving Skills on Secretaries’ Job Performance in Ogun State Public Service, Nigeria

Journal of Education and Practice, 2017

This study is aimed at determining the contributions of self-efficacy and problem solving skills ... more This study is aimed at determining the contributions of self-efficacy and problem solving skills to the job performance of secretaries. The study also ascertained the relationship among self-efficacy, problem solving skills and job performance of the Secretaries. The study employed the descriptive research design. Ten (10) Secretaries were selected from thirty (30) government parastatals through simple random sampling techniques. Out of the 300 questionnaires distributed only 294 were returned. Three sets of instruments were used in collecting data, they are: General Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale (GPSS), Problem Solving Inventory (PSI) and Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER) Form. The data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC), Multiple Regression, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The result obtained indicated that the predictor variables (self-efficacy and problem solving skills) accounted for 61.1% of the variance in the job performance o...

Research paper thumbnail of Self Esteem and Achievement Striving on Entrepreneurial Aspiration among the Nigerian Youths: Implications for Entrepreneurship Education

The resurgence of entrepreneurship in the late twenty century has made it the focus of the global... more The resurgence of entrepreneurship in the late twenty century has made it the focus of the global economic community. In fact, the developing nations are tending towards entrepreneurship economy. The potency of entrepreneurship is quite heavy while its resultant effects cannot be ignored. The contribution of this economic driver towards national development is significant and its incremental impact on nations’ GDP cannot be undermined. Fostering entrepreneurship is vital in every part of the world. Supporting youth entrepreneurial aspiration in developing countries with education, motivation, mentorship and encouragement is a critical pathway to stimulate the creation of sustainable livelihoods. Thus, identifying and labeling the psycho-social predictors of entrepreneurial aspiration is germane. Three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study and were analysed with multiple regression statistical method at 0.05 level of significance. Hence, this study investigates entrepreneuria...

Research paper thumbnail of Influence of Teaching Effectiveness and Goal -Setting on Organisational Commitment of Secondary Schools Teachers in Ogun State, Nigeria

Organisational commitment of employees is one of the competitive advantages for corporate success... more Organisational commitment of employees is one of the competitive advantages for corporate success and productivity. Its multidimensional stance has made so slippery and volatile especially among the teachers. Hence, this study therefore, investigates the influence of teaching effectiveness and goalsetting strategy on the organisational commitment of secondary school teacher in Ogun State, Nigeria. Ex-post facto survey design and simple random sampling technique were adopted for the study. Adopted Questionnaires (OCS, r= .76; TES, r= .72; GSS, r= .84) with a section for demographic data were administered on a sample of One Hundred and Eighty secondary schools teachers from eighteen (18) schools in Sagamu Local government area, Nigeria. Regression statistics was used for data analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that the variance in organizational commitment of secondary school Teachers is accounted for by teachers’ teaching effectiveness and goal setting, altho...

Research paper thumbnail of Nurturing Reading Proficiency of Pupils through Phonics: Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Early Childhood Educators in Nigeria

Journal of Education and Practice, 2017

Nurturing reading proficiency among the Nigerian children has become pivotal to a functional and ... more Nurturing reading proficiency among the Nigerian children has become pivotal to a functional and development-oriented education. The place of phonics in achieving this strategic goal seems unquestionable with attendant entrepreneurial opportunities for early childhood educators. This study therefore, investigates the influence of phonics in nurturing Reading Proficiency of Pupils with implications for entrepreneurial opportunities for Early Childhood Educators in Nigeria. Ex-post facto survey design and proportionate random sampling technique were adopted for the study. Structured Questionnaire (PRA Scale, r=.68) was administered on a sample Three Hundred pupils from twenty (20) elementary schools in Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria. Descriptive statistics of simple percentages was used for data analysis. The findings revealed that teaching of phonics has improved the pupil’s reading ability with 96.7% of the pupils applied sound of letters in pronouncing new words; the pupils have imbibed t...