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This study explored how peer group influence affects students’ decisions to choose History as a course at the University of Benin, Nigeria. It examined peer interest, pressure, discussions, and approval or disapproval as key social factors influencing academic choices. Using a descriptive survey design, the study targeted 100 final-year History Education students from the Department of Educational Foundations. A census method was adopted, and data were collected through a validated, reliable questionnaire (Cronbach Alpha = 0.83) distributed via Google Forms on departmental WhatsApp groups. Findings showed that peer interest and discussions strongly shaped students' positive perceptions of History, often making the course more appealing. Peer discussions also helped reinforce the relevance of the discipline, indicating that academic choices are socially constructed. While peer encouragement and approval had moderate effects, peer disapproval appeared to have little influence, suggesting students maintained a degree of autonomy. The study recommends fostering structured peer interactions in academic settings to support informed course selection. It also emphasizes the need for educators and policymakers to value intrinsic motivation while recognizing the important role of peer networks in shaping academic decisions, particularly in less vocationally driven disciplines like History

This study is on the Role of Social Workers in Addressing Domestic Violence inBeninCity, Edo state. The study population consisted of undergraduate students, andthesample was drawn using the Stratified Random Sampling method. The researchinstrument was a structured questionnaire, chosen for its ef iciency in reaching alargernumber of respondents within a shorter timeframe. Content Validity was employed to ensure the instrument's validity, with experts and professionals in the field contributing to the process. A Test-retest Reliability approach was applied to assess the instrument's reliability. The primary method of data collection was the questionnaire, which was personally distributed to respondents, with the researcher providing guidance on the completion process. The analysis of the collected data involved using basic percentages and presenting them in tables displaying frequency distribution. Social workers provide immediate support during crisis, of ering a calm presence and guidance on accessing emergency services as they facilitate access to shelters and safe houses, allowingvictimsto escape abusive environments and find temporary refuge