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The study investigated self-esteem as a correlate of shyness among students with disabilities in secondary schools in Oredo Local Government. Four research questions guided this study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, and 100 learners with disabilities in Oredo Local Government participated in the study.

The research instrument consisted of a shyness and self-e teem scale, which was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two other experts in the Department of Educational Evaluation and Counselling Psychology. The instrument was subjected to Cronbach’s alpha reliability testing, which showed a reliability coefficient of 0.71 and 0.73 for the shyness and self-esteem scales, respectively.

The findings revealed the prevalence of shyness among students with disabilities in public schools in Oredo Local Government. Furthermore, the study showed that shyness contributes to low self-esteem among these students. The study concluded that by addressing the psychological needs of learners with disabilities, educators and policymakers can create inclusive and supportive learning environments that promote the holistic development and well-being of students in secondary schools. The study recommended that school administrators and educators develop and implement targeted interventions within the school curriculum to address shyness among students with disabilities. Additionally, parents and caregivers should encourage and reinforce a positive self-image and sense of self-worth in children with disabilities.
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This study aims at examining the causes, effects and remediation strategics for curbing domestic violence against married women in Ovia North East Local Government in Edo State. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The design adopted for this study is the survey research design. The sample consisted of 200 respondents (married women) randomly selected from 1 church and 1 mosque in Ovia North East Local Government in Edo State. Questionnaires were used for collection of data from 200 (two hundred) respondents which were basically married women. The research instrument was validated by the researcher's supervisor and two experts in the Department of Educational Evaluation and Counselling Psychology. The test re-test method was adopted in testing reliability of the instrument after which the research instruments were administered by the researcher herself. The data obtained were analyzed using one sample t-test. Findings revealed that there is no significant difference in the respondent's response in the causes of domestic violence against married women in Ovia North East Local Government in Edo State based on religion. It was also revealed that there is no significant difference in the respondent's response to the effects of domestic violence against married women in Ovia North East Local Government in Edo State based on religion. There is no significant difference in the respondent's response regarding the remediating strategies in curbing domestic violence against married women in Ovia North East Local Government in Edo State based on the duration of marriage. Based on the findings it was recommended that law enforcement officers should keep proper document of all reported cases of domestic violence against women especially cultural and traditional practices that infringes on the right of women. It was also recommended that the judiciary also needs to put more efforts to nullify or declare customary laws that are repugnant as unconstitutional and should be repealed. Moreover the Civil Societies should intensify their efforts to enlightenment campaign against domestic violence domestic bearing in mind that domestic violence is not only against women but all members of the family