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The protective role of self-esteem on burnout and depression symptoms among police officers: A path analysis approach

The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the effect of self-esteem on burnout symptoms and depression, using a path analysis approach. A total of 396 Greek police officers, 145 female and 251 male, with a mean age of 37.7 years, participated in the study. The questionnaire included: (a) social–demographic characteristics, (b) Rosenberg's self-esteem scale, (c) Zung's depression scale, and (d) Maslach's burnout scale. Analysis of variance was applied to find whether the demographic variables of gender, age and urban/rural location had a significant effect on the examined psychometric scales. A path model was then tested, aiming to quantify the direct and indirect effects of age, working location and self-esteem on depression and burnout symptoms. Emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment scores were found to have a direct effect on depression and completely explained the effect of urban area on depression. Self-esteem was found to be a significant regressor on depression and the three burnout subscales, while older and more experienced officers had significantly lower burnout symptoms. The findings of the study confirm the protective role of self-esteem. The findings also confirmed that police officers working in an urban environment are at a greater risk of developing burnout and depression symptoms, while the depressed feelings of police officers in an urban area are completely explained by increased feelings of burnout. The ability of police officers to counteract the psycho-emotional pressure of their profession as they age in service is demonstrated. The need for initiatives aiming to support young officers and police personnel working in large cities is indicated.

Public concerns and connected and automated vehicles: safety, privacy, and data security

One dimension of the emerging politics of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) is the development of public concerns over their societal implications and associated policy issues. This study uses original survey data from the United States to contribute to the anticipation of future policy and political issues for CAVs. Several studies have surveyed the public regarding CAVs; however, there are few studies that highlight the multidimensional public concerns that CAVs will most likely bring. The study breaks down the concept of “public” by showing that the demographic variables of gender, age, race, ethnicity, income, location (rural, suburban, urban), and political ideology (conservative, moderate, liberal) are significantly associated with three of the most salient public concerns to date (safety, privacy, and data security). Furthermore, the effects of demographic variables also vary across the type of policy issue. For example, women tend to be more concerned about safety than their male counterparts, and Hispanics (Latinx) tend to be more concerned about privacy than non-Hispanics. The research shows how the social scientific analysis of the “politics” of CAVs will require attention to the variegated connections between different types of public concern and different demographic variables.

Health Anxiety among Nurses Caring for Patients with Covid-19.

Background:Medical personnel, especially nurses, are at the forefront of the global COVID-19 epidemic. This study was conducted with the aim to evaluate the level of health anxiety in nurses caring for patients with COVID-19.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional, descriptive study was performed on the 340 nurses working in 3 selected educational and medical centers affiliated with Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. The participants were selected through census method in April and May 2020. The instrument used was the Health Anxiety Inventory. It includes 18 items in 3 subdomains. Descriptive statistics and the nonparametric Mann–Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis tests were used to analyze the data.Results:The mean (SD) total health anxiety score of nurses was 24.68 (4.30), and 91.76% of participants had moderate health anxiety. Moreover, there was a statistically significant relationship between health anxiety level and the demographic variables of gender (Z = −4.54, p < 0.001), marital status (χ23 = 32.54, p < 0.001), parenting (Z = −4.16, p < 0.001), family relationships (Z = −2.30, p = 0.020), work experience (χ24 = 19.32, p < 0.001), and the workplace (χ22 = 41.24, p < 0.001)Conclusions:The results showed that the level of health anxiety of nurses who cared for COVID-19 patients was moderate. Therefore, it is recommended that the necessary measures be taken to manage health anxiety in this group.

Determinants of oral-health-related quality of life among adult people in Iran

Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) assesses the subjective perception of oral health and its impact on the quality of life. The aim of this study is to measure the OHRQoL and its determinants among adult people living in Kerman, Iran. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 5657 adult people (18-64 years) residing in the Kerman district, both in the rural and urban areas, were enrolled in the study between September 2014 and April 2018. The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and the oral health indices, such as the total decayed, missing, filled teeth (DMFT), community periodontal index (CPI), gingival index (GI), and xerostomia, were measured by an experienced dentist. The demographic variables of gender, age, educational status, and marital status were also recorded. The impact of the studied variables on OHRQoL was evaluated with multiple logistic regression. Participants were 2239 (39.58%) men, and average age was 45.39. The mean scores for OHRQoL, DMFT, CPI and GI were respectively: 24.07 (7.76), 10.7 (6.86), 0.76 (0.96), 0.63 (0.8). The frequency of people with xerostomia was 37.4. 301 (53.3%) of people had poor quality of life related to oral health. In multivariable analysis, there was a statistically significant increase in OHRQoL with an increase in the DMFT (P < 0.001), xerostomia (P < 0.001), CPI, (P < 0.001). Men had a significantly higher OHIP score than women (P < 0.001). According to the results of this study, DMFT, xerostomia, and CPI scores are strongly related to OHIP scores. In addition, between CPI and GI scores, the CPI score is the better predictor.

EXAMINATION OF THE PERCEPTION LEVEL OF TEACHERS ABOUT THE PROMOTERS TO CREATIVITY IN PAKISTAN: SEEING THROUGH THE DEMOGRAPHIC DIFFERENCES OF GENDER, AREA AND MARITAL STATUS

The main objective of the study was to know the level of perception of teachers about the promoters that promote creativity among the students. Further, the teachers’ level of perception were compared regarding demographic variables of gender, area and marital status. The design of the study was quantitative in nature and used the survey method to accomplish the above-mentioned objectives. The target population was all the schoolteachers in Pakistan at various levels. For data collection, an online questionnaire on social media platforms (WhatsApp, Emails and Facebook) was uploaded which was filled online by 400 school-teachers randomly. It must be noted that the original questionnaire was constructed, validated and made reliable by the Sarsani (1999) in India. The original questionnaire had 17 items with 5-point Likert scale but the current researchers just took (adopted) 11 items from the original questionnaire without changing a single word. The current researchers sought the Cronbach Alpha Reliability Coefficient to see if the adopted questionnaire is reliable in Pakistani context. The data were analyzed through SPSS by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that Pakistani teachers had a high level of perception about the promoters that promote creativity in students. The gender and area had no significant differences while the marital status had significant differences regarding the teachers’ level of perception about the promoters to creativity. The results were discussed in light of past literature and recommendations were given.

The Impact of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Chinese Middle School Students' Self-Perceived Emotional States: A Wuhan Perspective.

This mixed-methods study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 1493 Grades 7, 8, and 9 students’ self-perceived emotional states in Wuhan, China when it was locked down for the pandemic on January 23, 2020 and when the lockdown was lifted on April 8, 2020, as well as the changes of their emotional states over the 1-year period after the lockdown was lifted. A five-point Likert scale survey was administered to the participants between March 1 and April 1, 2020 when Wuhan was blocked down; and three focus group interviews were conducted between May 1 and May 31, 2021, 1 year after the lockdown was lifted. The results showed that these students in Wuhan experienced feelings of loss of control and negative emotions when the city was locked down and they were home quarantined; furthermore, there were significant differences for their self-perceived feelings of loss of control and negative emotions across demographic variables of gender, grade level, physical activity, social economic status, and family cohesion; finally, their emotional states changed substantially at different time nodes during this pandemic. Implications for students, parents, and schools are discussed.

Impact of Skills Training Program on First Aid Management Knowledge among the Secondary School Student’s

Background of the Study: First aid involving simple but life-preserving techniques which can be performed with minimum facilities and without having any medical experience. Snowballing in the number of educated individuals, comprising the school pupils who can play a vital role in the First Aid field is an expectation of public health. The objectives of this study were to assess existing knowledge of students regarding first aid skills, to evaluate the effectiveness of organized skill training program on first aid skills. A quantitative research approach and one group pre-test and post-test research design were adopted to accomplish the main objective of the present study. 60 students were selected from the secondary school of Vadodara city by using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected through a structured knowledge questionnaire on first aid skills. A skill training program on first aid skills was presented after the pretest. Post-test data were collected from the secondary school students after seven days of implementation of the skill training program on first aid skills. The prior consent was obtained from the students as well as their parents. The collected data were tabulated and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.&#x0D; Results: The results of the study discovered that among 60 respondents, the majority of the respondents (53.3%) had average inadequate &amp; 46.7% had moderate knowledge score and in post-test among 60 respondents, majority of the respondents 75%) had adequate knowledge, 25% had moderate knowledge score. The ‘t’ value 57.808 was observed at 0.05 level &amp; the P-value =0.00 which is &lt;0.05 that shows that there is an increase in the post-test level of knowledge. This shows that the skill training program on selected aspects of first aid skills is effective. Among all socio-demographic variables, the obtained x2 value for the age demographic variable is 3.1 only age was significantly associated with posttest knowledge score, which is greater than the table of x2 at 0.05 level of significance. The remaining demographic variables gender, type of family &amp; source available for information on first aid was less than the table of x2 at 0.05 level of significance, so they are not associated with posttest knowledge score.&#x0D; Conclusion: The study finding revealed that an organized skill training program on selected aspects of first aid skills was effective among the students. The result of the present study shows that there is a great need for secondary and above standard school students to update their knowledge regarding first aid skill management of minor injuries &amp; important aspects of first aid.

Teachers’ Transition Attitudes for Students With Disabilities in Two Regions of Botswana

Postsecondary transition planning and programing is a fundamental process that allows students with disabilities (SWDs) to engage in adult roles such as higher education, employment, and independent living successfully. Despite the importance of the role of teachers regarding the effective implementation of transition practices and principles, teachers’ transition attitudes in Botswana are not clearly understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore teachers’ attitudes concerning the effective implementation of transition practices and principles to SWDs in Botswana secondary and vocational schools. The study further examined the differences between teachers on their attitudes toward delivery of transition services for SWDs based on demographic variables of gender, age, education qualification, teaching experience, school type, current position in school, and school region. A quantitative research approach entailing the use of a paper survey to collect data was adopted in this study. A total of 1,186 teachers participated in this study and mean scores were calculated to determine teachers’ transition attitudes. Moreover, t tests and one-way ANOVA tests were conducted to determine teachers’ attitude differences based on demographic variables. The findings of this study showed that generally teachers had somewhat positive attitudes toward transition practices and principles for SWDs. Furthermore, significant differences were noted on teachers’ attitudes based on all demographic variables except gender. The results indicate the importance of positive transition attitudes as well as the need to develop a national transition framework to guide and improve the transition process in Botswana.

GENDER TRANSPORT POVERTY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION, NIGERIA

The four concepts that define the phenomenon known as transport poverty are mobility poverty, transport affordability, accessibility poverty, and exposure to externalities. Individuals who have difficulty moving due to a lack of transportation services or infrastructure, an individual or group’s inability to meet the cost of transportation, a household without a motorized vehicle, and difficulty reaching certain significant activities such as healthcare services are all exposed to transport poverty. The purpose of this paper is to better comprehend women’s mobility in the Niger-Delta region as well as the concept of transportation poverty and its influence on their lives. The study used a survey approach to obtain data on user experiences with transportation, such as affordability, accessibility, transportation infrastructure, and public transportation performance. A total of 600 household heads were chosen as respondents using a systematic random sample procedure that randomly picked one (1) house from every four (4) houses in the research population. The Chi-square cross-tabulation and the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient were used to analyze the data. Overall, 53% of women and 47% of men were between the ages of 19 and 63, with an average age of 40. The results revealed that the demographic variables of gender, educational qualification, occupation status, and monthly income (P 0.0001) were significant, with monthly travel cost at the 0.01 level of significance. Monthly revenue and the amount spent on transportation fares are weakly correlated (r = 0.153, P 0.01), according to the tested hypothesis. Many homes with increasing numbers of individuals from low socioeconomic strata did not benefit from the transportation infrastructure supplied. This study emphasizes the importance of a long-term development strategy that is gender-based rather than gender-biased in order to increase the socioeconomic well-being of the population through transportation infrastructure development policies.

Acculturation of Migrant Latinos in a Positive Psychology Framework

This article features a positive psychology perspective on migration, using hope theory as a conceptual framework to explain life satisfaction of Hispanic migrants in the United States. The cross-sectional study considers the association of acculturation and social support on wellbeing while accounting for the demographic and personal characteristics of Latino migrants ( N = 169) in California and Florida. The final regression model (with the demographic variables of gender, health, realized expectations, the main effect of country, and the interaction variable of realized expectations by country), resulted in significant associations between life satisfaction and the variables of gender and health status. The study demonstrates that expectations (among other factors) significantly predict life satisfaction of Hispanic migrants, which implies that contextualizing migration experience in the positive light (rather than looking at stressors) may impact their quality of life.

Cheating on exams: Investigating Reasons, Attitudes, and the Role of Demographic Variables

Cheating is an academically dishonest behavior about which there has been a thrust of research. However, it has not been extensively researched in an Iranian context. Therefore, the current study was conducted with 310 Iranian students. A cheating questionnaire was devised and administered to the participants. Certain demographic variables were investigated. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the obtained data. The results of the descriptive statistics revealed that cheating was common among participants, and most students did not harbor any negative attitude toward cheating or at least were neutral about it. The most common method of cheating was “letting others look at their papers while taking exams.” The most common reason for cheating was “not being ready for the exam.” As for inferential statistics, one-way analysis of variance, an independent t-test, and correlational analyses were used to test the effect and relationship of demographic variables on and between the cheating behaviors of the participants. It was found that none of the two demographic variables of gender and year level had any effect on students’ cheating behaviors. Furthermore, achievement scores and age were not significantly correlated with cheating behavior scores.

Understanding the adoption and willingness to pay for internet of things services

AbstractInternet of Things (IOT) involves devices that can interact with one another by connecting to the internet and sending information, ultimately improving human lives. This research is one of the first in literature that seeks to understand the variables that influence consumer adoption of IOT products offered as services against a monthly premium. The influence of value dimensions on IOT on its adoption and consumer willingness to pay a premium was studied. A sample consisting of 1623 responses collected through an online survey was analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The moderating role of age groups, gender and income levels was also analysed. Out of sample prediction and overfitting of the model were used to assess predictive validity both for the full data set and across groups using PLS Predict. Perceived playfulness, personal innovativeness and convenience value were the most significant variables affecting attitude and intention to use IOT services. Attitude mediated most relationships in the model. Moderation analysis using demographic variables of gender, age groups and income levels revealed significant differences in the strengths of the relationships in the model. Predictive validity assessment with PLS showed revealed high predictive power of the model for adoption outside the selected sample. The results can help marketers segment and design business strategies to expedite the diffusion and adoption of the technology in the market. The need for a shift in the B2C IOT market from product‐centric to a product‐as‐a‐service business to maximize value to consumers is thus proposed.

Self-concept (Self-image) of Indian nurses working in hospitals

Introduction: An image is a picture representative of something real. The image of nursing is vital to the profession and is an important concept for future nurses to understand. Self-image is how nurses perceive themselves and reflects the impression to the public as the nurse. Objectives: The objectives of the study was to assess the nurses self-concept (Self-image) among registered nurses of selected hospitals of the North India. Material and method: A quantitative research approach with descriptive correlational research design study. Samples were recruited by non-probability convenient sampling technique and total 350 working nurses were recruited. Result: It found that majority of nurses 64.6% (226) considered their own professional image as neutral, while a quite a high number of nurses 34.3% (120) nurses considered their professional image as positive image but there was though, very least 1.1% (4) considered their own professional image as negative image. So, it revealed that for demographic variables gender, professional educational status, area of working, and number of patients seen in each shift are significantly associated with nurse’s self-concept. Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of nurses working in hospital setting carries their own image as very neutral image of nurses. Nurses must be motivated by the employer in the way of salary, job security, Position/promotion in organization.

Investigation of the Relationship between Well-Being, Social Anxiety and Self-Regulation Skills in Adolescents

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between well-being, social anxiety and self-regulation skills in adolescents. The study also examined whether well-being, social anxiety, and self-regulation vary according to some demographic information variables (gender, age, grade, level of income, number of siblings) in adolescents. For this purpose, “Demographic Information Form, “EPOCH Measure of Adolescent Well-Being”, “Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A)” and “Adolescent Self-Regulatory Inventory-ASRI” were given to a total of 436 adolescents, 327 males and 109 females, who were studying in different high schools and secondary schools in Istanbul. Pearson Moment correlation coefficient was used to determine the level of the relationships between the well-being, social anxiety and self-regulation skills of adolescents. In addition, t-test and one way ANOVA were used to find out whether well-being, social anxiety and self-regulation skills of adolescents differed according to demographic variables. According to the findings obtained from data analysis, significant differences were found demographic variables gender and grade and well-being and avoidance in general situations, which is one of the sub-dimensions of social anxiety. Significant difference was also found between the variable of age and level of well-being. No significant difference was found between the number of siblings and level of income and well-being, social anxiety and self-regulation skills of adolescents. When the relationships between variables were investigated, a positive moderate correlation was found between well-being and success in self-regulation, while positive low level correlation was found between all sub-dimensions of social anxiety and inadequacy in self-regulation.

Pre-service teachers' concerns about diversity

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate pre-service teachers' concerns about including diverse learners in their classrooms. The study identified which concerns they ranked highest and lowest and which types of diversity they were most concerned about. The study also compared results in relation to demographic variables of gender, year and major.Design/methodology/approachData collection relied on the Concerns about Inclusive Education Scale administered online with 343 pre-service teachers enrolled in higher education in Thailand. Analysis aimed to identify what were the highest categories of concerns as well as any significant relationships between concerns and demographic variables of gender, year and major. Analysis also identified the types of diversity about which pre-service teachers were most concerned along with any significant relationships between types of diversity and gender, year and major.FindingsResults revealed that pre-service teachers ranked lack of resources as their highest concern about teaching diverse learners. Analysis revealed a significant difference for gender with females (p = 0.014) having a significantly higher level of concern about lack of resources than males. Mental health disabilities along with physical and learning disabilities were ranked highest in terms of types of diversity about which they were most concerned. There were no statistically significant differences for demographics regarding type of diversity about which teachers were most concerned.Originality/valueThere is a lack of research related to higher education's role in preparing teachers to teach in contexts of diversity. This study goes beyond traditional definitions to include 12 types of diversity.

Exploring Teachers’ Knowledge and Students’ Status about Dyscalculia at Basic Level Students in Nepal

Dyscalculia refers to a specific and lifelong difficulty in learning mathematics. Dyscalculia has been observed among students from even basic levels of mathematical studies, and its effects regarding mathematical learning are serious. This study explores teacher knowledge and student status of dyscalculia at a basic level schools in Nepal. It was constructed by using the descriptive survey design. The study consists of 150 basic level school teachers and 500 students from Ilam Municipality, Ilam by using simple random sampling. To explore the teachers’ knowledge about dyscalculia a mathematics learning difficulty test questionnaire has been used. Similarly, the status of dyscalculic students was measured by a dyscalculia screening test. The teachers were found to have inadequate knowledge regarding dyscalculia. The association between the teachers’ knowledge and the demographic variables of gender, school type, and educational qualifications on dyscalculia were not found significant, except teaching experience. Consequently, the study revealed 6.8 percent of students were dyscalculic. Therefore, the concerned authority is recommended to improve teacher knowledge regarding dyscalculia for the proper identification, guidance, and intervention of the dyscalculic learner.

Exploring the mediating role of trust in principal on the relationship between organizational justice and teacher commitment in Kuwait

ABSTRACT Empirical research advocates that school leadership plays a significant role in shaping worker commitment, and how important the latter is regarding scholastic outcomes. This study examined the phenomenon in the Kuwaiti public school by attempting to identify the mediating effect a teacher’s Trust In their school’s Principal (TIP) has upon the relationship between Organizational Justice (OJ) and Teacher Commitment (TC). More specifically, this study attempted to: (1) describe and compare TC in Kuwaiti public schools against the demographic variables of gender, nationality, years of experience and school level; (2) examine the total effect of OJ on TC; and (3) determine whether TIP has significant mediative effects upon the relationship between OJ and TC. The research sample comprised 200 teachers from 30 different Kuwaiti public schools. Study participants revealed that TC, OJ and TIP are all at mediocre levels in Kuwaiti schools. The study also indicated that elementary school teachers have significantly lower TC than their colleagues working in high schools. Moreover, the study demonstrated that TC is positively and significantly related to OJ and TIP. The study also showed that TIP does indeed act as a mediator between OJ and TC. The researcher provides relevant recommendations based on these findings.

Evaluation of Nursing stress and its effective factors in nurses of Shahidzadeh Hospital in Behbahan in 2019: Challenges in Nursing

Background and Aim: Nursing is one of the occupations that face a lot of stress in medical settings, especially hospitals. Job stress can negatively affect a nurse's performance and how she cares for her patient. Therefore, the present study was performed to evaluate the level of job stress in nurses of Shahidzadeh Hospital in Behbahan. Materials and Methods: The present study was a descriptive cross-sectional analytical study. The instruments used in the study included demographic information and an expanded nursing stress scale questionnaire. The study was performed on 220 nurses of Shahidzadeh Hospital in Behbahan by census method. Statistical data were performed using SPSS software version 22 using descriptive and inferential statistics at a significant level of p &lt;0.05. Results: The mean age of participants was 31.02 ± 06.68. The mean scores of participants in occupational stress and its subscales showed that about half of the subjects (55.9%) in the study had poor job stress. There was no significant relationship between job stress and demographic variables of gender and marital status using independent t-test and there was no significant relationship between job stress and the above variables. Conclusion: Due to the existence of stress as a negative factor in patient care and the gap between discrimination between physicians and nurses as one of the factors aggravating stress, it is recommended that nursing managers take measures to prevent and support nurses.

An empirical study of the dynamic relationships between the core and supporting brand equity dimensions in higher education

PurposeThis study aims to use a holistic approach to empirically examine the direct and indirect relationships of both core and supporting consumer-based brand equity (CBBE) dimensions from students’ perspectives and the underlying impact they have on building a robust university brand equity. It also tests whether student perceptions of the importance of the brand equity constructs significantly differ based on demographics.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts the core and supporting university brand equity dimensions that have been tested for reliability and validity in prior research. Data were collected at a major university in the USA. The study used judgment sampling to carefully select a targeted sample of various colleges and class levels. A total of 439 useable surveys were collected.FindingsThe results of partial least squares–structural equation modeling reveal significant relationships between both core and supporting brand equity dimensions. The core brand equity dimensions include brand awareness, perceived quality, brand association, brand trust, learning environment, emotional environment, university reputation and brand loyalty. The supporting brand equity dimensions include library services, dining services, residence hall and physical facilities. Significant direct and/or indirect relationships were found between the core and supporting CBBE dimensions. The demographic variables of gender, semester standing and living arrangement also influence the importance of some of the core and supporting dimensions.Practical implicationsThe results suggest that females, freshman and students living on-campus require specific attention in higher education. For a better representation and understanding of the university student population, we recommend that future studies use probability sampling and multiple universities for cross-validation.Originality/valueUsing the brand ecosystem framework, this is the first comprehensive study testing the relationships between both core and supporting CBBE dimensions in higher education. The study offers valuable insights to university stakeholders for building a strong university brand. It also confirms that the measures of the CBBE brand equity dimensions are valid and are applicable to other higher education institutions.

Influence of Demographic Variables on Factors Responsible for Premarital Sexual Activities among Emerging Adults in Kwara State

Demographic attributes are part of the self-establishment of the youths which seem to influence their conducts; including sexual activities. This study thus investigated the influence of demographic variables of educational attainment, family type and gender on factors responsible for premarital erotic activities among emerging adults in Kwara State. The inquiry adopted narrative survey model. A multi-stage selection procedure was used to select 423 respondents across institutions of higher education in Kwara State. However, 397 questionnaires were adequate for data analysis. A researcher-designed instrument entitled “Demographic Variables and Premarital Sexual Activities Questionnaire (DVPSAQ)” was used to collect data for the study. The questionnaire possessed a test consistency co-efficient of 0.60. The hypothesis was tested using a 3-way Analysis of Variance statistics at the 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study revealed that demographic variables of gender, family type and level of education have no significant influence on premarital sexual activities of emerging adults in Kwara State. It was recommended based on the findings that educational stakeholders should organize sexuality education seminars in the schools and communities for emerging adults and counselling centres should be established in every tertiary institution and the counsellors shape students’ perception towards healthy sexual conduct regardless of demographic attributes.