University Students In Nigeria Research Articles

Demographic Variables and Web Information Seeking Behavior of Final Year University Students in Nigeria

The study examined demographic variables and web information-seeking behaviour of final-year university students in Nigeria. The study utilized a survey research approach, employing a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. The research population consisted of 377 final-year undergraduates selected purposively from three universities in Nigeria. The results of the study indicated that students primarily sought web-based information to complete class assignments and research projects. Additionally, challenges such as information overload and the high cost of subscriptions were identified in connection with students’ online information-seeking behaviour. The study concluded that a good number of students frequently seek information from Google search and Wikipedia as well as electronic journals, which has helped them meet the demands of their academic pursuits. The study recommended, among others, that university libraries should encourage faculty members to continually assign research tasks to students that will compel them to visit their electronic libraries, where they will get new knowledge and acquire skills in web information searching. Librarians, through user education programmes, should organize practical sessions where students would be taught how to search and retrieve relevant web resources.

Parental Engagement in Promoting Awareness of Contraceptive Use among Female Students in Nigeria and Cameroon

Despite government and non-governmental organizations' efforts, contraceptive utilization in Nigeria remains low. Similarly, Cameroon faces high maternal mortality and low contraceptive prevalence. Adolescent pregnancy remains a significant social and public health concern globally, necessitating efforts to promote contraceptive use. Parent-adolescent sexual communication is often viewed as taboo in Nigeria and Cameroon, hindering awareness about contraceptive use. This study examines the role of parents in creating awareness of contraceptive use among female university students in Nigeria and Cameroon.    The study adopts a comparative approach, investigating the cultural role of parents in awareness creation for contraceptive use in Nigeria and Cameroon. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 420 female university students in both countries. The findings highlight the valuable role of parents in shaping adolescents' knowledge and behavior regarding contraceptive use. Recommendations include enhancing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education, promoting parent-adolescent communication, addressing cultural barriers, improving contraceptive access, and conducting further research. Implementing these recommendations can empower adolescents with accurate information, foster supportive parent-adolescent relationships, and enhance sexual and reproductive health outcomes among young people.

Determinants of Depression among University Students in Nigeria

Abstract: The study examined the determinants of depression among university students in Nigeria. Additionally, descriptive research design of survey type was used in this study. The population for this study comprised of all Nigeria undergraduate students. The sample for the study was 1,050 undergraduates. The instrument used for this study was a self-constructed, structured close ended questionnaire. Findings revealed that age and income were significant determinants of depression among university students in Nigeria while family type is not. It was therefore recommended that the University management should strengthen mental health services through health education to enable early detection and management of depression among students.

Gender differences in entrepreneurial interest and practice among undergraduate students in Nigeria

The economic turbulence in the last two decades and the Covid-19 pandemic have impaired several economies, heightened unemployment, and worsened job loss and socio-economic hardships. Promoting entrepreneurship inclusiveness has become a critical strategy to revamp the economy. Meanwhile, the global economy has been projected to grow faster with an increase in women entrepreneurs. However, there seems to be a gender gap and differential in start-ups, which draws down women’s inclusion in the business environment. This study examines the gender differential in entrepreneurial interest and practice among 12,485 university students in Nigeria. The results reveal that 88% of male and 84% of female students want to start their own businesses. Both males (66%) and females (65%) reported high entrepreneurial interest, with no statistically significant difference between both genders. The logistic regression analysis shows that entrepreneurship education, relational support, risk-taking, self-efficacy, university ecosystem, and attitudes toward behavior are the main drivers of entrepreneurial interest among male and female students. However, the university ecosystem is found to not significantly affect entrepreneurial interest among male students. Similarly, all factors except for the university ecosystem significantly influence entrepreneurial practice among male and female students. However, relational support is not statistically significant for female students. The study concludes with appropriate policy suggestions that could improve and sustain entrepreneurship interest and practice in both male and female students.

Comparative Factors Influencing Entrepreneurial Skills Acquisition amongst Students in Rural Universities of Sub-Sahara Africa’s Developing Nations

The current wave of technological development globally necessitates certain entrepreneurial abilities for most professionals to succeed in the job market. This paper explores the factors influencing entrepreneurial skills acquisition amongst rural university students in Nigeria and South Africa. The strategic goal of setting up rural universities is to enhance the human capital of the host communities. As a result, an attempt is made to pinpoint challenges that stand in the way of achieving this objective. Data was gathered using a quantitative research methodology. A self-designed questionnaire was used to obtain primary data from 1088 randomly selected third-year students. The study’s outcome indicates that the acquisition of entrepreneurial competencies amongst undergraduates in the two higher education institutions was impacted by a number of similar factors, such as the university support system, campus entrepreneurial network, family background, availability of mentors, and entrepreneurship education curriculum. The study focuses on the necessity for universities to address skill shortages among undergraduates. Thus, the results could serve as a guide for policymakers on how to motivate rural university students to obtain globally relevant skills.

Psychosocial Predictors of Smartphone Addiction Among Nigerian Undergraduates

Smartphone addiction may be seen as a way of coping with underlying psychological distress but the long-term effect of excessive smartphone use is a matter of under-researched public health concern, especially among an at-risk population - university students in Nigeria. This study explored the predictive influence of psychosocial factors - shyness, loneliness, social maladjustment, gender and school-related variables on smartphone addiction among students in selected Nigerian Universities. In this cross-sectional survey, data were collected from 498 undergraduates {255 (51.2%) males and 243 (48.8%) females} with a mean age of participants at 18.30 (SD = 2.03), using psychometrically-robust measures of shyness, loneliness, social maladjustment and smartphone addiction. It was hypothesised that high scores on shyness, loneliness and social maladjustment will be associated with higher levels of smartphone addiction and that school-related variables would significantly influence smartphone addiction among university students. Results indicated a 17.1% prevalence of smartphone addiction among the participants. Results also indicated that loneliness (β = 0.20; t = 4.57; p <.05) and social maladjustment (β = 0.26; t = 5.94; p <.05) significantly independently predicted smartphones while shyness did not (β = 0.03; t = 0.69; p >.05). Jointly, the three variables had a significant prediction of smartphone addiction {F (3,491) = 22.93, adj.R2 = .12, p <.01}. It is recommended that psychologists and school counsellors should be more involved in the emotional well-being of university students. Parents and other stakeholders should help students/children by observing those showing signs of loneliness, shyness and social maladjustment, and engaging them in robust, non-evaluative social interactions with a view to minimising resorting to excessive use of smartphones.

Profile of antibiotic susceptibility test of bacterial pathogens isolated from the hands of university students in Nigeria

The aim of this study was to assess bacterial contaminants isolated from hands of undergraduate students of Babcock University, Nigeria. A total number of 200 students (100 males and 100 females) were randomly recruited and hand swabs were collected and inoculated on MacConkey and chocolate Agar. The biochemical tests were conducted to identify the bacterial isolates and antibiotic susceptibility testing was carried out using the disc diffusion method. Out of the 200 participants examined, bacterial contaminants were recovered from 154 (77.0%). The most frequently isolated organisms were Staphylococcus aureus (32.5%), followed by Escherichia coli (26.6%), coagulase negative Staphylococcus (20.8%) and then Klebsiella pneumoniae(20.1%). The antibiotic sensitivity showed that all coagulase negative Staphylococcus isolates were sensitive to ceftriaxone, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, imipenem, ofloxacin and azithromycin, but less sensitive to cefuroxime (50.0%) and amoxicillin (60.0%). S. aureus was sensitive to levofloxacin, ofloxacin, gentamycin and azithromycin while for Gram negative bacteria, E. coli was 100% sensitive to levofloxacin, imipenem, cefuroxime, ofloxacin, and ampiclox, but less sensitive to amoxicillin (20.0%). Klebsiella pneumoniae was sensitive to ceftriaxone and gentamycin, 100% and 90.0%, respectively, but less sensitive to amoxicillin (20.0%). In conclusion, some bacteria exist on the hands of undergraduate students of Babcock Students with varied antibiotic susceptibility patterns and therefore institutional implementation of hand hygiene practices should be implement among students in the university.  

Digital resources and the reading habits of university students in Nigeria

The study examined digital resources (DRs) and the reading habits of university students in Nigeria. This study aims to establish the relationship between DRs and the reading habits of university students in Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all university students in Nigeria. An online questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaire was validated by two experts in research methodology and educational technology. 412 university students who responded to the questionnaire were used as the sample for the study. The sample size is justified by Fox et al. (2007) and Meyer (1979), who recommended 384 samples from an infinite population range. Cronbach’s alpha was used to establish the reliability of the instrument, which yielded 0.76. Data were analyzed with frequency counts and simple percentages, and statistical product and service solutions version 23 was used to generate the mean and standard deviation while Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient was used to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings established that the majority of the university students used DRs daily and the Internet resources were mostly used by the students. The students had positive perceptions of the impacts of DR usage on their reading habits. Lastly, the test of the hypothesis showed that there is a significant relationship between DRs and the reading habits of university students in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended that the university management should continue to provide the Internet services and computer systems so that students can continue to enjoy more access to DRs to enhance their learning.

THE EFFECT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION DIMENSIONS ON ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN PLATEAU STATE

Entrepreneurship is key to contributing to innovation, job creation, and a nation’s economic and societal advancement. This study borrows from social cognitive and engagement learning theories to establish a position that explains the entrepreneurial mindset among university graduating students, owing to the rate of graduates’ engagement in entrepreneurial activities. Similarly, since a positive entrepreneurial mindset promotes participation in entrepreneurial activities, this study examines the effects of an entrepreneurial mindset among university students in Nigeria. A cross-sectional design was adopted to achieve the study objectives, using a sample of 369 graduating students (400 levels) across the University of Jos and Plateau State University, Bokkos, in Plateau State. The quantitative data analysis involved descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling using SPSS 25 and AMOS 23, based on 349 usable observations. The findings indicate that entrepreneurship education in terms of active learning, curricular content, and extracurricular activity is a significant predictor of entrepreneurial mindset. The primary conclusion is that the integration of entrepreneurship education dimensions, which predict entrepreneurial mindset dimensions at a composite level, is essential to the entrepreneurial mindset model of students in Nigerian universities. As a result, the study’s findings lend credence to the theoretical framework chosen. In addition, policymakers should develop and implement an active entrepreneurship education program with the goal of encouraging university students to adopt an entrepreneurial attitude. The policy implication is that universities in the twenty-first century should employ and train lecturers who are resourceful and have the skills and competence in teaching entrepreneurship that will enhance the active engagement of students and entrepreneurial mindset. Also, providing an enabling environment that fosters lifelong learning for students by Nigerian universities is a policy implication.

Performance of Accounting Students in Nigerian Public Universities: Does Accounting Teaching Methodology Matter?

The study examined how different methods of teaching accounting influence the academic performance of university students in Nigeria. The teaching methods under examination were lecture method, group discussion method, and participatory method. The study used a descriptive survey design and selected a sample of 135 students from two Nigerian universities using Taro Yamane's formula. Data was collected through the use of a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The inferential analysis was carried out by means of Kendall's Tua correlation coefficient with the help of SPSS Version 23. The findings showed that all three teaching methods - lecture, group discussion, and participatory - had a significant positive impact on the students' performance at a 1% level of significance. The study recommended that lecturers in accounting should prioritize a participatory approach, as it helps to improve clarity and understanding of the subject material.

Aggressive behavior: examining the psychological and demographic factors among university students in Nigeria

Aggressive behavior: examining the psychological and demographic factors among university students in Nigeria

Determinants of Intentions towards Sustainable Consumption among University Students in Nigeria: The Role of Sustainability-oriented Marketing Education and Morality

Education and moral values influence human behaviour, including intention to engage in actions that are beneficial to the society. Increasing research effort has recently focused on sustainable human behaviour, but research that explores the role of sustainability-oriented marketing education (SME) and morality in stimulating sustainable actions, such as sustainable consumption, seems to be missing in the literature. The purpose of this research is to examine how SME and morality influence sustainable consumption intentions among university students, basing on an extended theory of planned behaviour. An online quantitative survey of Management Science students in Nigerian Universities was conducted. Data analysis was based on the SmartPLS structural equation modeling. Findings suggest that SME relates positively with all the constructs, while morality influences sustainable consumption intention and fully mediates the relationship between SME and sustainable consumption intention. However, attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control emerged as non-significant determinants of sustainable consumption intention.

What drives attitudes towards the reintegration of former fighters? Insights from a conjoint experiment in Nigeria

Reintegrating ex-combatants back into society is one of the most challenging, yet fundamental components to building sustainable peace. While previous work has extensively evaluated the reintegration trajectories of ex-combatants, there is still little understanding of how citizens think about reintegration. In this article, we systematically analyze which former fighters people prefer to reintegrate into society. Based on theories of threat and justice, we develop a heuristic framework that explains how information about the motivations and behavior of ex-combatants shapes public preferences about whom to reintegrate. We test this framework using a conjoint experiment conducted among approximately 2,000 (former) university students in Nigeria. We find that our respondents are more forgiving towards former fighters who were forced to join the insurgency and expressed remorse afterwards, while being less willing to reintegrate more militant and less repentant offenders. Similar informational cues shape respondents’ evaluations of how successful the reintegration process would be and what punishment would be appropriate. Taken together, the results underscore the importance of perceptions of risk and fairness in driving attitudes towards reintegration. Finally, subgroup analyses revealed that these heuristics are broadly held across different demographic and conflict-related fault lines. While caution is warranted when generalizing these results, insights gained in this specific context are nonetheless an important step towards advancing our understanding of reintegration processes in conflict-affected countries.

Effects of Gender and Music Genre on Hand-Eye Coordination Task among a Private University Students in Nigeria

Music has been described as an enhancer of task performance and this varies according to the genre of the music, however, influence of music type on performance, especially in native language has been equivocal. The present study investigated the influence of music genre and gender on eye-hand coordination task performance among private university. Using 144 randomly selected fresh undergraduates who were assigned to a 2x3 design groups, working on O’Connor finger dexterity test, it was observed that performance was generally low. There was marginal better performance of females than males especially while listening to Gospel music, while males did better while listening to local Fuji music. There was no significant main effect of genre and gender on the task performance. It was concluded that performance of females while listening to gospel music may be characteristic of their nature especially when they performance house chores in Nigeria.

Stroke-related knowledge and attitudes among university students in Northeast Nigeria

Stroke education programs at schools and colleges help to promote public knowledge of stroke, but the impact in Nigeria is not well known. This study assessed stroke-related knowledge and attitudes among university students in Nigeria, where health studies are parts of college curricula. This was a cross-sectional study of students at three universities in Northeast Nigeria. Using questionnaire survey, we assessed biographical data and participant knowledge of the primary site, warning signs and risk factors of stroke. Responses were graded on a knowledge score, where ≥2.5 points indicated adequate knowledge. Data were analyzed with the SPSS version 21 program. We studied 824 participants, 67.1% males. Males were older than females (mean age ± SD: 27.42±5.58 years versus 26.27±5.31 years; P = 0.009; 95% CI: 0.29 – 1.99) and 14.5% participants had stroke lectures during general studies. Major sources of stroke knowledge were personal discussions (44.6%) and internet websites (24.5%). Only 15.7% participants correctly identified the brain as the primary site of stroke, while knowledge of one or more stroke warning signs and risk factors were noted in 42.2% and 49.6%, respectively. Mean knowledge score was 1.08 ± 0.99. Adequate knowledge of stroke was noted in 13.2% participants, and was higher in females (17.7% versus 10.7%; P = 0.01). Logistic regression analysis showed significant associations between adequate knowledge of stroke with female sex (OR 1.8; 95% CI: 1.2 – 2.8; P = 0.008) and a history of stroke in close relatives (OR 1.7; 95% CI: 1.1 – 2.6; P = 0.025) but not with age, academic discipline or stroke lectures. University students in Northeast Nigeria have low knowledge of stroke, which is worse in males. Although health issues are taught at universities, little is taught on stroke, suggesting a need to prioritize stroke knowledge in the university curriculum.

Study of Correlation Between Length of Ulna and Body Height Among Delta State University Students in Nigeria

Background:The height of an individual is one of the most important parameters contributing greatly to the process of identification of a person from their skeletal remains and it is dependent greatly on the age, race, gender, body composition and nutrition of the person.Objective: The study aims to correlate between body height and subcutaneous ulnar length among Delta State University students and to see if any difference exists between right and left ulnar lengths.Methods: A total of 240(105males and 135females) studentsfrom Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria,aged between 20 and 33 years, without any known disability participated in this study.Results:The mean age was22.81±2.43. The mean body height and ulna length of adult male were significantly higher than the adult females. Positive correlation was found between total body height and ulna length of 0.50.Conclusion:Our data suggest a definitive and strong correlation between the body height and ulnar length.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 03 July’22 Page: 309-312

INSTANT REBATE COUPON AND ITS INFLUENCE IN ONLINE CONSUMER PURCHASE INTENT AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

This study seeks to examine instant rebate coupon influence in online purchase intent with special reference to university students in Nigeria. Instant rebate coupon as a concept in online sales promotion signifies an important improvement in the use of electronic coupon to prevail in the online market place competition, most especially among electronic retailers. This study therefore focuses on four elements of measuring instant rebate coupon being an online sales promotion tool namely: discount depth, attractiveness, perceived risk and hedonic perception on online purchase intention. The use of descriptive research design was employed through a cross – sectional online survey as data collection methods. Two hundred and seventy six (276) respondents were considered for this study. The four research questions asked were answered via the corresponding hypotheses. Data collected for this study were analyzed through the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that a significant relationship exist between online purchase intention and the elements of instant rebate coupon, in addition the study shows that online shoppers are willing to embrace instant rebate coupon while shopping in online environment. Also, based on this study, It is recommended that electronic retailers should increase the use of instant rebate coupon in their online stores and further studies can be conducted in extending the population of study to different population categories such as housewives, working class, among many others.

Advances in the Usage of Search Engine Technology by University Students in Nigeria

Search engines are supposed to be about enthusiasm, optimism, hope, and enrichment, yet doing so might lead to despair and disillusionment. While utilizing search engines to find resources, a student may have felt one or both of these emotions. One might argue that user happiness is primarily determined by the user’s search tactics. However, the quality of the search engines utilized for information retrieval also has a role. There are several search engines available nowadays for finding resources. However, the purpose of this study is to investigate on the advancements of search engine technology in university libraries and its impacts on student’s academic performance. The authors used semi structured interview questionnaires to collect the data from university students and data collected were analyzed with the statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). The authors reported that search engine technology is an important information technology tool that affects both the library users and the staff of the library in every aspect. The study also found that results of searches are presented in an easily understandable format, with several customization options such as refining and sorting. It is clear that the concept of Search engines in Libraries is an emerging trend and it is also utilized by students for performing activities such as assignments, final year projects, research works and for the general improvement of their academic performance. It can be noted therefore that the use of search engines plays an important role in a student’s academic performance. This research will be beneficial to the library because library users make use of the library to search for materials to get relevant information to satisfy their various search queries. Also, this study will assist with teaching the students the most proficient method to adequately utilize the Internet for their interest and the significance of the Internet to scholarly works. Keywords: Search Engine: Libraries: University: Students: Nigeria

Use of psychoactive substances among students in a Nigerian University: An imperative for intervention programs

Psychoactive substance use is a social and public health issue that has become a global epidemic affecting various countries, including Nigeria. High occurrences of this menace have been recorded among students in different settings with limited reports on university students in Nigeria. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the magnitude of substance use among students in a Nigerian University and evaluate the strategies to address the problem. A structured self - administered questionnaire was used to obtain information from randomly selected undergraduate students. Information obtained included socio - demographic characteristics, knowledge and perception of substance users. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 20). The mean age of the respondents was 20 years. The proportions of female and male students were 58.9% and 41.1%, respectively. Twenty percent (20%) of them had consumed alcohol while 16% had taken marijuana and /or opoids including tramadol and codeine. Students who had used electronic vapor products were 27 (11.4%). Except for hashish, the use of substances was not statistically significant for both genders across all substances included in the study. Most (46; 78.0%) of those who had used substances were introduced to the vice by friends, while 4(6.7%) were by their parent/family members. Students (70.4%) who had used substances did so at parties. Peer pressure (73.7%) and curiosity were the highest influencing factors for the use of substances among the students. About 37% agreed that offenders should be punished, 45(19.1%) said ‘No’ to the idea, 54 (22.9%) were unsure and the remaining 49(20.8%) did not respond. Eighty-one (34.3%) of the students sampled, believed that guidance and counseling would be effective in dealing with drug abuse/substance use. Proposed intervention strategies include whistle blowing by the students and organisation of drug free club/association for students. Thus, continued study within the university community will help in the monitoring of patterns and the implementation of effective control strategies.

An assessment of cybersecurity awareness level among Northeastern University students in Nigeria

<p>The world economy today has adopted the internet as a medium of transactions, this has made many organizations use the internet for their daily activities. With this, there is an urgent need to have knowledge in cybersecurity and also how to defend critical assets. The objective of this paper is to identify the level of cybersecurity awareness of students in Northeastern Nigeria. A quantitative approach was used for data collection and cyberbully, personal information, internet banking, internet addiction, and Self-protection were the items ask for cybersecurity awareness level identification. Descriptive analysis was performed for initial result findings using SPSS and OriginPro for graphical design. the preliminary result shows of the students have some basic knowledge of cybersecurity in an item like internet banking, while other items like cyberbully, self-protection and, internet addiction result show moderate awareness, the students' participation based on gender, males constitute 77.1% i.e. (N=340) and females constitute 22.9% i.e. (N=101). Future research would concentrate on designing awareness programs that would increase the level of their awareness especially the students in the Northeastern part of Nigeria.</p>