DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

This research investigated Impact of divorce on children's educational pursuit in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of divorce on child educational pursuit in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo state, to assess the relationship between the identified impact of divorce and child educational pursuit in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State and to suggest the effective ways of dealing with child educational pursuit on divorce in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo state. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. comprised of (3) selected public secondary School which comprised of Ogbe Secondary School, Akenzua Secondary School and Ihogbe Secondary School all in Oredo Local Government Area, of Edo State. The sampling techniques used for the study was total of (150) students enumeration sampling Technique. The study further recommends that there should be intensify efforts in the prevention of parental divorce through policies and conducive environment that foster marital stability. Proper Education on the need for successful marital life: Children from broken homes should be given proper education as to the need of having a proper and successful marriage devoid of divorce. This will help them not to see divorce as an option but an abnormally to be avoided. Affirmation of Parental Love: Parents (whether as single parent or not) should constantly affirm their love to their children. It may mean, the children spending quality time with both parents (though both are residing separately). Adequate Provision to carter for children’s welfare: Where eradication of divorce is not possible, parents should make adequate plans to take care of the psychological, emotional and economic needs of their children. Plans for the education of the children should be adequately made to avoid the children from becoming dropouts in school. This should also include plans for other financial needs of the children

This study examined the impact of gender inequality on women's employment opportunities in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. The study used quantitative research methods, and a survey design was adopted as the research design. A random sample of one hundred (100) respondents was randomly selected using a simple
random sampling technique. The research instrument used to collect data was the questionnaire, which is the basic instrument for data collection. Content validity was used for validation, and the test-retest method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. The study used frequency distribution and the simple percentage method. The study found that most women are highly qualified for employment in Nigeria but are not in the workforce due to various factors, such as gender inequality.

The study aimed to examine the impact of coercive COVID-19 vaccination on the mental health of people in Itamaga community, Ikorodu, Lagos State. The specific objectives were to investigate the perceived mental health effects of vaccination, to understand people's reactions towards the COVID-19 vaccine, and to assess the level of stigma on those who were vaccinated. A survey methodology was employed, with data collected from a sample of 150 respondents in the Itamaga community. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, with frequencies and percentages used to interpret the responses. The findings revealed a significant perception among respondents that COVID-19 vaccination affects mental health. Additionally, a high level of vaccine hesitancy and fear was observed, with many respondents expressing fear of taking the vaccine due to concerns about death or sickness. Stigma associated with vaccination was also prevalent in the community. Based on these findings, it is recommended that mental health support be integrated into vaccination programs, targeted education and communication strategies be implemented to address vaccine hesitancy and fear, and efforts be made to address the stigma associated with vaccination.

This research work has provided an insight on the effect of adoption on child psychosocial behavioural pattern, thus making the adopted child to engage in some antisocial activities because he perceives that the society has rejected him. For the purpose of this study, different terms like Adoption, Child, Psychosocial behaviour and so on were defined. This study adopted John Bowlby Attachment theory as its framework of analysis. The study population was limited to University of Benin Demonstrative Secondary school, Benin city and the sample size for this study consisted of a hundred respondents (100) randomly selected. One hundred questionnaires were shared. The SPSS package was used in analyzing information gathered from the respondents. This research also identified its implication for social work practice and the necessary recommendations.

Domestic violence is a social phenomenon that has caught the attention of all and sundry in recent times. In Nigeria, many women are brutally treated by their intimate partners and such act do not only affect the women but also their children. Children living in homes where intimate partner violence occurs are often exposed to such violence through witnessing, seeing its effects, hearing about it, or otherwise being made aware that violence is taking place between parents or caregivers. Exposure to intimate partner violence is considered to be a form of child maltreatment, and affected children often experience negative impacts on their mental and physical development. This study was carried out to examine domestic violence against women and its impact on children development in Ohumere community in Ika South Local Government Area of. Specifically, the study examined how the psychology of a child is impacted upon by domestic violence in the family, determined the impact of domestic violence on children attitudes and beha ior with their peers and classmates, examined the psychosocial effects of domestic violence on the academic performance of students and effective intervention and strategies for curbing the negative impacts of domestic violence on children development. The study employed the survey descriptive research design and respondents were selected through the simple random sampling technique, the questionnaire was employed as the instrument of data collection. The questionnaire was semi-structured and respondents were asked to indicate by ticking strong agree, agree, neutral stongly disagree and disagree to the option that best suited their responses to the items asked. Of the 399 questionnaire distributed, 399 answered questionnaire were returned by the respondents and they were analyzed. From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed that domestic violence affects negatively children psychology. Also, domestic violence affect children’s interaction and relationship with their peers, more so, domestic violence have a negative impact on the psychosocial functioning of children. The study concluded that there is need for the implementation of strategies and intervention that can curb the effects of domestic violence on children.

This study examined the impact of post rehabilitation on ex-offenders in Benin City. The objectives of this study were to identify the rehabilitation programmes available in Benin correctional centre; investigate the extent to which formal education programmes offered in correctional centre impact on the attitude of the ex-offenders in Benin City; as well as to assess how the vocational training in correctional centre impact on the attitude of the ex-offenders in Benin City. To achieve the objectives of the study, seventy-five (75) questionnaires were administered by the researcher, of which one hundred and ninety (190) were returned successfully and were used for the data analysis and presentation. At the end of the analysis, the study revealed that that there are rehabilitation programmes available in Benin City correctional centre; that formal education programmes offered in correctional centre significantly impacts the attitude of the ex- offenders in Benin City and that vocational training in correctional centre significantly impact on the attitude of the ex-offenders in Benin City. In line with these findings, it is recommended that there is need for the establishment of pre-release programmes meant to enable offenders to have smooth transitions from correctional centers to their society. Offenders and the various stakeholders including the family, community and correctional centers should be involved to develop plans, including housing, employment and participation in postrelease programmes. This will help offenders to successfully reenter their society since members of the family and the community would have been involved in the process

Child neglect and abuse are wide spread phenomenon impeding on the overall academic performance of children in schools globally. The level of assimilation of any student, reflects the primary environment of growth and the internalized motive of that child. According to Osigwe (2014), although principals and teachers’ essential concern is on how students attain high standard academic success in the school environment, good performance in school is greatly determined by the social environment of children outside of the classroom. Just as the home and neighborhood environments of children can enrich their school experiences, negative environments can also have a detrimental impact on both students’ academic performance and their classroom behavior. One of the most potentially damaging of these environmental factors is child abuse.

This study focuses on the study of the roles of social welfare services on broken homes Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The idea of this investigation is to expose the form of social welfare services in the Local Government, the utilization of the available services and the awareness of the people on the available social welfare service in the Local Government. A total of one hundred (150) in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State were used for the study. Questionnaires was the instrument used to collect data, the research instrument used for collecting the data were subjected to both reliability and validity test before it was administered to the residents. A self-completion questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using tables, pie and bar charts. From the findings of the study, it was discovered that when social welfare services is improved that is when it better meet the needs of the community and its members and that improved social welfare service can help people from broken home with support and access to necessary resources both financially and otherwise as it can influence the economic stability of individuals and families living in broken homes. Though many people are aware of social welfare services in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, they often encounter challenges while utilizing these services.

Divorce, defined as the legal dissolution of marriage, represents the formal termination of a marital union, marking its official end just as a wedding ceremony signifies its beginning. The causes of divorce are multifaceted and include factors such as abuse, financial mismanagement, infidelity, infertility, poor communication, early marriage, prolonged hardship, substance abuse, external family influence, and other marital conflicts. As a significant life crisis, divorce has increasingly attracted global attention due to its psychological, social, and economic implications for couples, their children, and society at large. Available literature indicates that marriage breakdown is on the rise worldwide. Statistics from developed countries reveal steady increases in divorce rates over the past decades, with notable figures recorded in the United States, Australia, and Sweden. Although accurate statistical data in Nigeria remain limited due to the tendency to handle divorce matters privately outside formal legal systems, existing studies and societal observations suggest a growing incidence of marital dissolution. Factors contributing to this increase in Nigeria include economic pressures, changing family structures, post-war societal shifts, women’s increasing independence, and broader processes of social liberalization. Overall, divorce continues to pose significant emotional and social challenges, highlighting the need for deeper understanding and intervention strategies.

This study examined factors responsible for child abuse and neglect by parents in Egor Local Government Area, Edo State, with detailed objectives that identify the factors that are responsible for child abuse and neglect among parents; determine the consequences of child abuse and neglect in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State and examine the factors that protect a child from risk of abuse or neglect in the study area. The study population for the research comprised individuals residing in Egor Local Government Area, which has a total population of over five hundred and two thousand, seven hundred (502,700) people (Citypopulation.de, 2022). To select a representative sample, a stratified random sampling method was employed, and 150 respondents was chosen from the population of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State. The method employed for the research was the simple statistical method such as the simple percentage to deduce the effective and interpret the further necessary discussions. When data are collected and put in numerical form they do not seem meaningful until they are summarized in tables, percentages grouped into frequencies and so on. The findings note a level of awareness and recognition of the factors contributing to child abuse and neglect, the consequences of such maltreatment, and the importance of preventive measures. However, there is some diversity in perspectives, particularly in terms of preventive strategies, highlighting the need for comprehensive awareness campaigns and community education. The findings underscore the importance of continued efforts to prevent child abuse and protect children in the study area.