Students In Tertiary Institutions Research Articles

Correlates of Social Anxiety and Internet Addiction of Higher Education Students

The research examined the spread of internet addiction among tertiary institution students in Osun State and examine the connection between social anxiety and internet addiction. The research used descriptive survey research methodology. A sample of 1,430 students were picked to be involved in the research using multi-stage sampling methodology. Information were gathered using an instrument titled ″Social Anxiety and Internet Addiction Questionnaire (SAIAQ). Information gathered were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Specifically, research questions one, two and three were answered using percentages and frequency counts. Research hypotheses one, two and four were tested using Pearson product moment correlation while hypotheses three, five and six were tested using ordinal logistic regression, multiple regression analysis respectively. The outcome indicated that majority of participants (56.78%) exhibited little degree of internet addiction, while 23.63% and 15.01% exhibited moderate and severe levels of internet addiction respectively. The research also revealed a significant positive relationship between social anxiety and internet addiction among the students (r=0.261, p=0.000). The research inferred that social anxiety is potent factor that could trigger internet addiction of students and exhibition of internet addiction would reduce more with students’ age.

Influence of Peer Counselling Strategies on Gender-based Violence among Students in Selected Private Tertiary Institutions in Thika Sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya

Statement of the Problem: Peer-counselling plays an important role in minimizing instances of gender-based violence among students. However, in Thika Sub-county, cases of gender-based violence among students in private tertiary institutions have been on the rise. Purpose of the Study: To assess the influence of peer counselling strategies on gender-based violence among students in private tertiary institutions in Thika Sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted mixed methodology and thus applied concurrent triangulation research design. Target population comprised 58 deans of students, 113 college counsellors and 2356 peer-counsellors totaling 2527 respondents from which a sample of 345 respondents (13.6%) was obtained using Yamane’s Formula. Stratified sampling was applied to create five strata based on zones in Thika Sub-county. From each zone, five deans of students and five college counsellors from five colleges were sampled using purposive sampling. However, from each zone, simple random sampling was applied to select 59 peer counsellors to avoid bias. This sampling procedure realized a sample size of 25 deans of students, 25 college counsellors and 295 peer counsellors. A questionnaire was used to collect data from peer counsellors whereas an interview guide was used to collect data from deans of students and college counsellors. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically along the objectives and presented in narrative forms. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using frequencies and percentages and inferential statistics such as linear regression analysis with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS-Version 23) and presented using tables. Findings: The study found that cases of gender-based violence among students in private tertiary colleges have been on the rise for the last five years (2018 to 2022). However, introduction of peer counselling strategies has not, to a great extent, reduced instances of GBV among students. Recommendations: Private colleges should continue training students as peer-counsellors to help model behaviour patterns of their peers. They should continue planning and organizing counselling sessions for students to enable them generate solutions to their behavioural problems without depending on any significant adult.

Field of Study as a Predictor of Entrepreneurial Interest among Final Year Students of Tertiary Institutions

This study examines how field of study influence entrepreneurial interest among final year students of tertiary institutions with reference to Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo. Three research questions and four research hypotheses were formulated to guide this study. A descriptive research design was adopted for this study and a total of sample size of two hundred and ninety (290) selected using systematic sampling technique was be used for this study. A self-designed questionnaire titled ‘Field of Study as a Predictor of Entrepreneurial Interest Questionnaire (FSPEIQ) formulated according to the research questions by the researcher was used as the main research tool. The instrument used was subjected to face and content validation by experts in entrepreneurship and Cronbach Alpha value of 0.90 based on standardised items was obtained to ascertain the reliability of the instrument. The data gathered were analysed using descriptive statistics of simple frequency count and percentage for the demographic information, mean and standard deviation was used to analysed the research questions while t-test was used to analysed the formulated research hypotheses. The study revealed that final year students wish to become entrepreneurs after graduation but some factors contribute to making the wish of becoming an entrepreneur a reality and these factors include family support, self-realization, social environmental factor, individual psychological factor and ambition for freedom influence entrepreneurial interest of students. All the hypotheses tested were rejected as all the variables except family type determines the entrepreneurial interest of students. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that entrepreneurship education curriculum should always be improved so that it is able to

Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self Examination among Female Students of Tertiary Institutions in Abia State, Nigeria

Background: Early detection and diagnosis of illnesses by screening is a key public health premise. Breast self-examination is a cheap and convenient method of early detection of cancer of the breast, especially in resource poor countries; Women who frequently perform breast self-examinations (BSE) look for any lumps or abnormal changes in order to seek immediate medical assistance. There is increasing incidence of detection of breast cancer among young women, this has been attributed to a lack of knowledge and practice of breast self-examination (BSE).
 Aim: To determine the knowledge, and practice of routine breast self-examination among the female students of tertiary institutions in Abia State, Nigeria.
 Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 609 female students from five tertiary institutions in Abia State, Nigeria. Research instruments were structured, self-administered and pretested questionnaires. Data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 25). 
 Results: Majority of the participants were between the ages of 18-22 years. Majority of the respondents had heard of BSE (88.8%) mostly from social media (37.7%). A good number knew the steps involved in BSE (72.7%); while 467(76.7%) of respondents, had practiced BSE before. However, frequency of practice was low, and majority who didn’t practice frequently cited forgetfulness (38.5%) as their major reason. Most respondents agreed that BSE was very relevant (72.4%), and that families needed to be taught BSE (98.4%). Most respondents (81.3%) had no family history of breast lump while 87.8% had no family history of breast cancer. Occupation of respondents’ father was associated with knowledge of BSE and this was statistically significant; p< 0.05.
 Conclusion: This study demonstrates good knowledge, and good practice, however frequency of practice was low.

Use of Cognitive Enhancers among students of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

Introduction: Nonmedical use of pharmaceutical cognitive enhancers PCE in Universities has been documented in several studies. However, there is paucity of research on this subject among Nigerian University students. This survey hopes to investigate the awareness, use and effect of PCE among undergraduate medical students of a Nigerian University.
 Materials and method: The study utilized self-administered questionnaire on the awareness and usage of PCE with respondents composed of 327 medical students at Delta State University, Nigeria.
 Results: The respondents have a male to female ratio of 1:0.85 with 99.1% being single. Those living on campus, off campus, family home and dual accommodation, accounted for 65.4%, 30.6%, 2.8% and 0.3% of the participants. In total, 81.7% of the participants are aware of PCE usage for academic purpose. Overall, 40.1% of the respondents reported using one or more of the PCE during the period considered. Caffeinated drinks and beverages, energy drinks, cigarette, marijuana, and Ginseng were used by 82.5%, 50.4%, 3.1%, 1.5% and 1.5% of the users respectively. The motivation for using both caffeinate beverages and energy drinks are for increased study time, concentration and alertness. The more frequent periods of use are during examination period and personal study time. Most of these PCE are self-purchased and choice of usage are mainly influenced by friends. Both set of users reported insomnia, headache, palpitation, dizziness and fatigue as undesirable experience. Among the respondents, 45% are interested in using PCE if there are no undesirable effects; 30% rejected such, while the rest are indifferent.
 Conclusion: Our survey showed significant association between the age, male gender and academic level and the usage of PCE. Our respondents used mainly caffeinated beverages and energy drink. Their choice of PCE is strongly influenced by peer pressure and the motivations are mainly to boost studying time, concentration and alertness.

Ascertaining the Level of Psychological Effects of Delayed Menstrual Period among Female Students in Tertiary Institutions in South-South, Nigeria

Menstrual period is a monthly activity that every woman who has attained the age of puberty experienced. It is a natural process and when it does not show or come, the woman in question will be worried and until the root cause of the delayed or stoppage is known and if possible, rectify the cause of the abnormally, the woman will not be happy. The aim of the study is Ascertaining the Level of Psychological Effects of Delayed Menstrual Period Among Female Students in Tertiary Institutions in South South, Nigeria. The study was a cross-sectional study and a total of 250 female students within participated in the study. A well-structured questionnaire was distributed to each participant by the research assistant after consent was granted by the participants. The study was carried out in the six States that make up South-South Geopolitical Zones and it lasted for a period of 3 months. The findings revealed that 243(97.20%) of the participants affirmed being depressed as a result of delayed menstrual period while 7(2.80%) disagreed being depressed due to delayed menstrual period. Also, 240(96.00%) of the respondents isolated themselves due to delayed menstrual period. The results shows that 238(95.20%) of the respondents were ashamed due to delayed menstrual period and 239(95.60%) were deeply thinking. The research revealed that 240(96.00%) of the participants agreed that delayed menstrual period affects their academic performance and 243(97.20%) of the respondents worried about the delayed in their menstrual period. The data were analysed using SPSS version 23 and P < 0.05 was said to be significant.

Parental Pressure and Cybercrime Engagement among Youth in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

This study examined the connection between parental pressure and cybercrime engagement among Nigerian youth in tertiary institutions. The rise in technology has reshaped interactions and activities, leading to increased online engagement in Nigerian tertiary institutions. However, concerns about the negative consequences, specifically cybercrime, have arisen. This study aimed to understand the influence of parental pressure on youth experiences, explore links between parental pressure and cybercrime, and identify mediating factors. Employing a quantitative approach, a questionnaire survey was administered to undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The sample consisted of 400 participants from Lagos State University and Yaba College of Technology, chosen through multistage cluster sampling. Regression analyses revealed negative associations between parental pressure indicators and academic performance, psychological well-being, and decision-making processes among Nigerian youths. Furthermore, the study found that heightened parental pressure increases the likelihood of youth engaging in cybercrime to meet academic and career expectations. Mediation analyses indicated the pivotal roles of personal motivations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and psychological attributes in mediating the relationship between parental pressure and cybercrime involvement. These findings emphasize the need for supportive environments that prioritize academic and psychological well-being. Collaborative efforts among stakeholders are crucial for addressing the negative outcomes arising from parental pressure and fostering positive youth development. Keywords: Cybercrime, motivation, parental pressure, scam, youth

Digital Literacy and Entrepreneurial Intentions of Business Education Students in Tertiary Institutions

The advancement in technology is revolutionizing the way activities of the 21 st -century business environment are being conducted. It saddening to note that despite the array of opportunities for jobs provided by technology, the high rate of unemployment among business education graduates has continued to be a course for concern. Therefore in a bid to stem this problem that it becomes imperative to determine the correlation between digital literacy and entrepreneurial intentions of business education students in tertiary institutions. The survey design was adopted for the study and the population of the study comprised 338 three hundred (300) level business education students in the 2022/2023 academic session from the four public tertiary institutions offering business education programmes in Anambra State. Two structured questionnaires were used to collect data for the study. The data was analyzed using the Bivariate Pearson Correlation matrix and simple linear regression techniques. Technology skills, digital communication, digital safety, and media literacy were found to be substantially connected with the entrepreneurial inclinations of business education students.

Influence of Social Media and Parental Upbringing on Drug Abuse among Students in Tertiary Institution in Delta State

This study investigated, social media and parental upbringing on drug abuse among Tertiary institution students in Delta State. Two (2) research questions and two (2) null hypothesis was raised to guide the study. The study adopted the correlational research design. The population of this study comprised the entire students in the three colleges of education in Delta State. federal college of Education Asaba, College of Education Warri and College of Education mosogar. sample size was six hundred (600), that is to say 200 students from each college of education, this was done through simple random sampling techniques giving a total sample of 600, Instruments use for this study was, social media, parental upbringing and drug abuse scale (SMPUDAS). The total number of all the variables are 76.29%, content validity while its construct validity ranged between 0.52 to 0.99. The reliability index for, social media scale has alpha=0.89 P ? 0.5 level of significance, parental upbringing scale has alpha =0.96, and drug abuse scale has alpha =0.97 P ? 0.5 level of significance. correlation and coefficient was use to answer research questions while correlation , and Regression analysis were employed to test the hypotheses at .05 level of significance. The result showed that all the variables has a relationship with drug abuse among the tertiary school students in colleges of education in Delta State. Based on the findings, recommendations were made that, Parental upbringing and monitoring should be done both in school and at home, Parent should monitor the type of things their children watches or type of information their children asses at the social media, Students should always seek the help of a professional counsellor and a therapist for modification of behavior

Preventing Cyberbullying in Language Classrooms Among Level 100 Tertiary Students: Creating the Awareness of Its Prevalence and Effects on Students

Bullying of any kind violates the fundamental human rights of students in language classrooms. Cyberbullying is the use of technology to intimidate and harass students. This kind of bullying occurs on the internet and causes students to suffer from depression, low self-esteem and intellectually marginalized in the language classroom. This paper makes provision for the general populace to appreciate the prevalence rate, the effect and provide innovative ways to remedy cyberbullying while encouraging the responsible use of technological tools. A cross-sectional study including a sample of 100 participants (from level 100) aged 19 to 25 years was used in this study. The study focused on tertiary students, aged 19-25 years old, since previous research have indicated that this age group is more likely to be involved in cyberbullying and victimization in higher learning environments. Consent of the students was obtained and responses to the various items were treated with confidentiality. The participating schools were randomly selected from a list of all of the public tertiary schools in the northern zone and displayed different socioeconomic backgrounds. Results indicated that cyberbullying was associated with academic problems, low self -esteem and depression among tertiary students. Evidence -based bullying prevention programs such as education and parental involvement are good ways to reduce the incidences of cyberbullying in the future. More research is needed to effectively design a successful, targeted prevention program suitable for students in tertiary institutions and players in the language classroom.

Computer Health Risks Among Graphic Design Students in Ghanaian Tertiary Institutions: The Case of UEW

Computer Health Risks Among Graphic Design Students in Ghanaian Tertiary Institutions: The Case of UEW

Prevalence of urinary tract infection among students studying Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) is one of the most commonly reported infections among students in tertiary institutions. This study is designed to determine the prevalence of UTI among students of the Medical Laboratory Science University of Jos, Plateau State. Materials and Method: In total, 199 mid-stream urine samples were collected from students of Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Jos. The specimens were cultured on CLED agar and Chocolate agar by the standard wire loop method. Bacterial isolates were identified biochemically and antibiotic sensitivity testing was performed using the disc diffusion method. Demographic information was collected by administering a structured questionnaire to the study participants. Data obtained were analyzed by SPSS version 21. Result: UTI was detected in 9 (nine) out of the 199 (one hundred and ninety-nine) urine specimens analyzed, yielding a prevalence of 4.5%. E. coli 5(55.6%) was the predominant bacterial isolate. The highest prevalence of UTI was observed within the age group 15-20 years 2(28.5%) (P=0.017). Also, UTI was more prevalent in females 7 (7.7%) than their male counterparts 2(1.9%). Additionally, UTI was predominant among single students 8 (4.8%), students residing off-campus 8 (5.0%), and students who had no awareness about UTI 1 (5.9%). Besides, UTI was preponderant among 300-level students. Results of the antibiogram indicate that all the bacteria isolated were sensitive to ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin (100%). The least sensitivity (55.6%) was observed in nalidixic acid. Conclusion: This study revealed a low prevalence of UTI among students of Medical Laboratory Science. The low prevalence may be due to the greater awareness of the student about UTIs as indicated in the study.

Investigating the Attitude of Students of Tertiary Institutions towards HIV/AIDS: A Case Study of Ekiti State University, Local Government Area, Ekiti State, Nigeria

This study aimed to investigate students’ attitudes toward HIV/AIDS at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. The research utilized both descriptive and inferential survey methods, with a total of 160 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Standard Questionnaires were used to collect data, which were then analyzed using frequency count, percentage, and t-test analysis for inferential statistics. The study revealed that the causes of HIV/AIDS included unprotected sex, prostitution, and pre-marital sexual activities, while symptoms included coughing, sneezing, swollen lymph nodes, and rash, among others. Although there is no permanent cure, individuals with HIV/AIDS can maintain their health by adopting a positive attitude and managing the disease effectively. Additionally, they can learn how to remain negative if they test negative. Drawing from the study’s findings, the following recommendations are made: students who find it difficult to control their sexual urges should use condoms to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS. It is essential for their attitudes toward HIV/AIDS to change positively. Moreover, they should be cautious about blood transfusions and avoid using unsterilized sharp objects like needles that have been previously used by others. The government should intensify the dissemination of information about HIV/AIDS through educational programs. Raising awareness and educating the public on prevention and management can contribute to reducing the spread of the virus. Nigerian students should be encouraged to undergo regular HIV/AIDS blood tests to know their status. Overcoming the fear of stigmatization and discrimination associated with testing is crucial for early detection and better management.

Depression and examination failure among students of tertiary institution in cross river state, nigeria: implication for counselling

This study examined the depression and examination failure among students of tertiary institution in Cross River State, Nigeria and its counselling implication. Descriptive research survey was adopted for the study. The population of the study was all the students both male and female in all the major tertiary institution in Cross River State, Nigeria. A total of 1,000 students between the ages of 15 – 20 years were selected using multistage sampling technique. A self-designed questionnaire title Depression Evaluation Scale (DES) was used to elicit information from respondents. The instrument was validated and reliability was obtained using test-re-test method. The reliability co-efficient was 0.75 at 0.05 level of significance. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive analysis for the general questions raised while t-test was used to test the hypothesis raised at 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that there is significant difference between male and female students with depression. It was also revealed that there was a significant relationship of depression and mass failure among male students than female counterpart. Based on the findings, it is concluded that depression is a health and behavioural challenge among students in tertiary institution, it was recommended that school counsellors should design an effective counselling programme to assist the students with depression in our tertiary institutions across the globe.

Inovasi Pelajar dan Penggunaan Sistem Teknologi Pendidikan Baru Setelah Pandemi COVID-19

This study aims to identify the factors that influence the use of a new online learning system by students in tertiary institutions, especially in Indonesia. The results of the research show that students' innovativeness has a positive influence on their willingness to use the system. In addition, learning interactions in a subject can increase student learning satisfaction. Innovation can also link between learning satisfaction, intention to use the system, and the expected impact of the system. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing policies, the new online learning system has become a necessary educational service. Although many universities have shifted back to in-person courses, online learning systems can be a meaningful complement to traditional learning methods. This study emphasizes the importance of students' innovativeness in adopting a new online learning system. Good interaction between instructors and students is also important to increase learning satisfaction. The findings of this study indicate that instructors and universities need to provide new opportunities to increase students' willingness and motivation to take online courses and interact in learning. However, keep in mind that this study has some limitations. The data used in this study is limited to students majoring in management and other fields in Indonesia. Furthermore, future research can broaden the scope by involving data from universities in other countries.
 Key words: Learner Innovation, Mixed Learning, Learning Interaction Education, Management Educational Innovation

Assessment of Opportunity-Based Entrepreneurial Skills'Acquisition of Students in Tertiary Institutions During ASUU strike

The study investigated the opportunity-based entrepreneurial skills acquisition of undergraduate students in public universities during industrial actions by ASUU in Nigeria. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. A descriptive survey research design and a sample of 744 undergraduate students using a purposive sampling technique, were used for the study. The instrument used for the study was a questionnaire, which was subjected to validation and reliability test. Data were collected online using Google Forms. Mean, standard deviation, percentage, and Chi-Square statistical tools were used to analyze the collected data. The results revealed that faculty of education undergraduate students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State are not idle but are meaningfully engaged in the learning of diverse entrepreneurial skills during ASUU strikes. The study also revealed significant gender stereotyping among the students in favour of female students in the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills. It was recommended amongst others that male students should be reoriented to begin embracing Culinary/Art skills. On the other hand, female students should be encouraged to also embrace technical skills.

Use of the Padlet Platform in Online Learning Media in Higher Education

Background. Students who are constrained in conducting face-to-face lectures so they cannot go to campus for other reasons, cannot carry out the learning process with lecturers and lecturers cannot also provide material to students so that the teaching and learning process is hindered because they cannot meet. This problem may be caused by the lack of innovation in the series of learning carried out in tertiary institutions. Purpose. of this research is to search for information from students in tertiary institutions about the use of padlets. Method. used is a qualitative method in which the research uses it as a guide so that the focus of the research is in accordance with the facts in the field and data that contains numbers so that the data can be formed by using the Google form as a means to make a questionnaire of questions given to correspondents who can used as a research subject, besides that the theoretical basis is also useful to provide an overview of the research setting and as material for research discussion. Results. of this study are to provide that there is progress in using the padlet platform in learning this lecture in tertiary institutions. Conclusion. of this study is that the use of the padlet platform makes it easier for students to study at tertiary institutions online through information and communication technology learning media, and others

Enhancing Student Academic Performance through Educational Testing and Measurement

Student academic performance depends upon several factors that can improve or impair their performance. Educational testing and measurement have been attested to help improve students’ academic performance. Educational testing and measurement are used in education to explain the learning progress and assess the outcome of any learning situation. Hence, educational testing and measurement are crucial to the educational system of any given country as it avails itself numerous benefits, such as feedback for both the learners and instructors, evaluation of knowledge gained, and identification of gaps to be filled, among others. The need for educational testing and measurement at all levels of education cannot be over-emphasized; however, the paper focuses on tertiary education students in Nigeria. It seeks to explore the various ways educational testing and measurement enhance students’ academic performance. Several articles have been written regarding student academic performance; however, there is a need to write more, given the current situation in the country and the world. The study is descriptive as it explores the practice of enhancing students’ academic performance through educational testing and measurement. It engaged in library research to gather data and is limited in scope to tertiary institution students in Nigeria. It thus provides a means to enhance students’ academic performance through educational testing and measurement. The paper argues that student academic performance can be enhanced through educational testing and measurement because of its benefits. Hence, it is recommended that tertiary institutions in Nigeria take educational testing and measurement procedure more seriously.

GPT Chat: Opportunities and Challenges in the Learning Process of Arabic Language in Higher Education

Today there are no more people who do not know about technological developments. Everything is very sophisticated and modern. In fact, it is very easy for someone to know something through technology-based media and fast in disseminating various information. All of this is of course thanks to increasingly advanced technology. As recently appeared an application called Chat GPT. GPT Chat is an application that can respond to every question asked by respondents. Chat GPT stands for "Chat-based Generative Pre-trained Transformer". GPT chat is also a language model developed by Open AI that uses the powerful transformers architecture to generate responsive and context-appropriate text conversations. GPT Chat has been widely used by all groups, especially in the world of education. GPT Chat can be used by students in learning Arabic in tertiary institutions such as to improve their skills in kalam and qiraah. The purpose of this study is to find out that the use of gamification in learning Arabic has an influence on students' qiraah skills and also makes it easier to complete assignments. The data collection technique is through the distribution of a questionnaire. In the questionnaire there are statements that will be answered by students in tertiary institutions. The results of this study explain that the use of Char GPT in learning Arabic in tertiary institutions gets a positive response from students such as increasing students' reading skills, increasing motivation in learning, increasing enthusiasm for learning, and making it easier to complete assignments. The conclusion of this research explains that the existence of GPT Chat provides enormous opportunities, especially in the process of learning Arabic because there are many benefits obtained from using GPT Chat. The limitation of this research is that researchers only conduct this research at the tertiary level which incidentally has the ability to think critically.

Use of Mathematical and Unified Modelling Language Tools to Provide Learning Motivation System for Students in Tertiary Institution

Prompt information dissemination is essential for effective teaching and learning. This paper presents mathematical and Unified Modelling Language (UML) tools using html and CSS for front end, Python for logic tier and MySQL for the database to provide an SMS-Based Lecture Motivation System which will motivate staff and students for academic activities by alerting them on lecture schedules and reschedules at specific times prior to the scheduled time. The developed prototype was tested on Electrical/Electronic department, it was able to achieve the design objectives.