DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

Following the global financial collapse more than a decade ago, of both public and commercial
sectors implemented external and internal changes to make certain that it did not happen again. It
is unclear whether these measures were successful. Nevertheless, there were some commonmessages with regard to socio-cultural factors that many companies integrated into their ethicsand compliance programs in light of the 2008 collapse (Sandford &Darcy, 2018). Organisational values, a set of defined ideals, stresses the organization's dedicationtocompliance with laws and regulations honesty, and corporate ethics, among other things. Toincrease performance, all businesses require efficient administration and the use of all availableresources. Globalization and the ongoing social, political and economic upheaval requirethecorporate sector to experiment by searching for innovation in the organization andworkmanagement, with the objective of attaining greater productivity, profitability and improvingcompetitiveness (Jurado-Caraballo & Rodríguez-Fernande, 2021)

This study examined the Cyberbullying And Mental Health Among Students In University Of Benin. A total of 140 respondents participated in the study, providing insights into their perception on cyber bullying and mental health, and the relationship between the two. This study employed a descriptive survey research design, The data for this study was collected by using the questionnaires, The findings indicate that The mental health impact of cyberbullying was also significant, with anxiety being the most common psychological consequence, followed by depression and stress. Many students also reported low self-esteemand a sense of social isolation. These findings underscore the severe consequences of cyberbullying, affecting students’ mental well being and overall academic performance. The study concluded that The low awareness of available support systems, along with their perceived ineffectiveness, highlights a gap in addressing the needs of students who are victims of cyberbullying

This study investigates the relationship between oil revenue and developmental challenges in Warri's riverine communities. A one-time face-to-face survey administration of a semi-structured questionnaire, comprising both closed and open-ended questions, was employed to collect data from 200 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS, with descriptive and statistical analysis emphasizing frequency and percentage tables, as well as interpretive analysis of open-ended responses. Key findings reveal significant developmental challenges, including environmental degradation, inadequate infrastructure (e.g., poor roads, healthcare), high poverty levels, and limited benefits from oil-related employment. The study recommends active community involvement in oil revenue distribution, education and training for oil-related employment, and inclusive decision-making processes to address these challenges and promote sustainable development.

This study examined the socio-teaching property of decided breach visit Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State. The study chosen the survey design advancing questionnaires as gadget of file. The study chosen allocation enumerations and mean test to resolve the file calm from field survey. The results presented that low case stop money in Oredo Local Government Area stretch to play a awake act in advocating friendly merger, organization completeness, and instructional guardianship. These native practices advance respect for typical expert and speed intergenerational catch, through embellishing the socio-teaching fabric of people as political whole. While visualized as direct in lowering approximate and undisturbed crimes unambiguously in country tradition their overall impact islimited by challenges somewhat capital restraints, legal dif erences, andtroublesin harmonizing settled approaches following new constables wholes. The verdictsstress the continuing consistency of usual machines but still climaxtheindispensable need for fortification and correct to embellish their influence and sustainability inside current government institutions. In conclusion, the verdicts claim that settled breach stop method in Oredo LGA wait having to do with the a fluence of humanity appropriate and rationally encouraging, definitely in boosting joint fullness, respect for decided expert, and intergenerational date. While their influence is habitual particularly in country fields and intimate conflicts their more exhaustive worth is restricted by support shortages and permissible incompatibilities. This underlines the need for process fixes, corrected ability categorization, and detracting exertions to competition decided and new wholes cause counterfeit a more holistic and productive approach to organizational freedom. The study rushed that presidencies and appropriate husbands persist longer processes that in an of icial type acknowledge and touch settledbreak stop processes into the more sufficient criminal legitimacy arrangement, guaranteeing completeness 'tween typical masters and new constables. Adequate capital and arrangement support sustain be supported to indurate illustrative example stop drives, permissive aristocracy to conduct in a greater class and sustainably. Efforts recognize chance should hold more young result energetically in typical meanness stop practices to guarantee progress and address a few developing outlooks. Public management campaigns can help raise information about the benefits and difficulties of conventional forms, numberingequalized association partnership and support. Ongoing research and trial resume be transported to judge the influence of linked ferocity stop conduct and to understand resulting challenges or best practices.

This study examined the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on knowledge acquisitionamongstudents of the University of Benin. The study was guided by four specific objectives, whichsought to determine the extent of students’ awareness and utilization of AI tools, assess theimpact of AI on students’ learning outcomes, identify the challenges associated with AI useinacademic activities, and explore students’ perceptions of AI as a tool for enhancing knowledgeacquisition. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A total of 200 respondentswere selected from various faculties within the University of Benin through a stratifiedrandomsampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzedusingdescriptive and inferential statistical tools. Findings revealed that a majority of the studentswere aware of and frequently used AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Google Bardforlearning and research purposes. The results further indicated that AI significantly enhancesstudents’ ability to access information, improve comprehension, and develop critical thinkingskills. However, challenges such as limited technical skills, unreliable internet access, andfearof academic dishonesty were identified as barriers to ef ective AI integration. The studyconcluded that AI serves as a powerful catalyst for knowledge acquisition when properly utilizedand recommended that the university provide training programs, stable internet facilities, andclear policies to guide the ethical use of AI in learning

The studies investigate Undergraduate Student Perception Of Campus Dating In University Of Benin And Environs. The sample of the study comprises 150 respondents from the departments in the faculty of social sciences in the University of Benin. The instrument of data collection was a questionnaire. Five research questions aided this research. The research questions were answered using frequency table and simple percentage. Chapter One will introduce the Topic and problems and give a brief history of the subject matter, statement of the problem , research objective, research questions, significant of the study and scope of the study, Chapter Two will deal with review of relevant literature and also connect the project to Theoretical framework. Chapter Three deals with the method by which the research will be conducted . Chapter four will focus on the analysis and presentation of the research findings and also discuss them, to conclude the project chapter five will look at summary, limitation, conclusion and then give recommendation on how cohabitation among unmarried undergraduates can be better handled.

The study examined the upsurge in mental health issues among single parents in Egor local government area of Edo state. The study investigated the types of mental health issues among single parents in Egor Local Government Area, of Edo State. Find out if lack of finance promotes the surge in mental health issues among single parents in Egor Local Government Area, of Edo State. Find out if there is a significant relationship between mental health issues faced by single parent families and their separation from their spouse. From the population 400 respondents were purposively selected for the study. A self-structured questionnaire was used to collect necessary information from the respondents. This was ascertained to be both valid and reliable. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentages; The level of significance was taken at 0.05 alpha level. While conclusion revolves around these findings, it wasrecommended that Sociologist and counsellors should encourage couples to develop positive
attitudes that will cause their marriage to last longer in other to avoid mental illness. The government should establish and fund counselling centres at the community, and Local Government levels and employ professional counsellors to help couples or single parent who are going through mental stress. Medical professionals are in position to help single mothers; who have been through the issues before to avoid a repeat of it. There should be public enlightenment through the mass media on the negative effects of divorce, separation etc. Young couples planning to get married should be guided on the ways to avoid desertion in the intimate relationship of marriage.

The studies examine Attitude Of Health Worker Toward Patient Recovery Among SelectedPrivate Hospital In Ovia North East. The sample of the study comprises 100 respondents fromthe Selected Private Hospital In Ovia North East. The instrument of data collection was aquestionnaire. Five research questions aided this research. The research questions were answeredusing statistical tool such as standard deviation and mean deviation. Chapter One will introduce the Topic and problems and give a brief history of the subject matter, statement of the problem , research objective, research questions, significant of the study and scope of the study, ChapterTwo will deal with review of relevant literature and also connect the project to Theoretical framework. Chapter Three deals with the method by which the research will be conducted . Chapter four will focus on the analysis and presentation of the research findings and also discuss them, to conclude the project chapter five will look at summary, limitation, conclusion and then give recommendation on how improvement can be made on the attitude of medical workers towards patient recovery in specialist hospital

The study focuses on the Impact of Sexuality Education in Reducing Unprotected Intercourse Among Undergraduates of University of Benin, to make it possible four purpose of the study were raised to Investigate the challenges of unprotected sex faced by University of Benin students, Investigate the factors responsible for unwanted pregnancy in university of Benin students, Ascertain the psychological effect of unwanted pregnancy and STIs on students’ performance in University of Benin students and Examine why students engage in unprotected sex. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design method with survey instruments deployed to gather relevant data for analysis. Simple random, stratified and purposive sampling technique was used to select one hundred and fifty (150) accessible respondents for the study. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire; it was a self-designed instrument, built around the research questions and was validated by the researcher's. The data collected for the research question was analyzed using the method of frequency and percentage

This research work was conducted to find out about the security implications of election rigging in developing countries, using Nigeria as a case study. Specifically, the study was concerned with analyzing the negative effects and implications of election rigging in relationship to the security and economy of developing countries most especially Nigeria. To achieve this, a field survey of selected respondents in Nigeria was carried out, involving 20 participants. Some of the findings from the" survey were that there is a high level of Election rigging in the country thereby resulting to political instability, violence and destruction of lives and properties. Another finding from the survey was that, there's a very low level of acceptance of Election results amongst the masses as a result of distrust and massive rigging during polls.