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    Assessment of Creative and interpersonal intelligence of lower basic school pupils in Osun State
    (Department of Arts in Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2022) EGBETUNDE, Funmilayo
    The study examined the level of creative ability of lower basic schools’ pupils in Osun State, assessed the level of interpersonal intelligence of lower basic schools’ pupils in the study area; and determined the relationship between creative ability and interpersonal intelligence of lower basic schools’ pupils in the study area. These were with a view to providing Information for improving the creative ability and interpersonal intelligence of the lower basic school pupils in Osun State. The study adopted a correlational survey research design. The population for this study comprised all the primary school pupils in Osun State. The sample size for the study comprised 720 pupils from Primary One. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select the sample for the study. From each of the three senatorial districts in Osun State, two Local Government Areas (LGAs) were selected using simple random sampling technique. Six primary schools (3 public and 3 private) were randomly selected from each Local Government Area (LGA) making a total of 36 schools. From the selected schools, twenty pupils were randomly selected from primary one. Two research instruments were employed to collect data for the study namely; Teachers Interpersonal Intelligence Ability Rating Scale (TIARS), and Pupils Creative Ability Rating Scale (PCARS). Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of the study showed that the creative ability of learners was very high; learner love to arrange the classroom (𝑥̅ =1.55); learners love to read (𝑥̅ =1.57), music is very important to their daily lives (𝑥̅ =1.63). On the interpersonal intelligence assessment result showed that respondents demonstrated positive attitude of greeting people (𝑥̅ =1.33), always happy and joyous (𝑥̅ =1.36), keeping good relationship with members in the class (𝑥̅ =1.37), learners like their class teachers (𝑥̅ =1.37). Result further showed that there was significant relationshipbetween the creative ability and interpersonal intelligence of lower basic schools’ pupils (F=9.842, p<0.05). The study concluded that creative ability and interpersonal intelligence of lower basic school pupils in Osun State were high and significantly related.
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    Perceive Effect of Organically Formulated And Energy Drinks Supplements on Physiological And Performance Characteristic of Obafemi Awolowo University Athletes.
    (Department of kinesiology, health education and recreation ,faculty of education ,Obafemi Awolowo Univesity Ile -Ife ,Nigeria., 2024) IBRAHIM,Divine onoge
    The study investigated the level of awareness and perceived effects of organically formulated and energy drinks among Obafemi Awolowo University athletes. It investigated the perceived effects of organically formulated and energy drinks on the physiological and performance characteristics of Obafemi Awolowo University athletes. The study also compared the relationship between the perceived effects of organically formulated drinks and energy drinks consumption on Obafemi Awolowo University athletes' performance and physiological characteristics. This was with the aim of establishing knowledge and awareness level of Obafemi Awolowo University athletes on the organically formulated and energy drinks supplementation, in order to further inform the choice of healthier performance supplementation alternatives for athletes. The study employed a descriptive survey research method using a sample population of 330 collegiate athletes in 11 of the 16 NUGA-accredited sports at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria. The test was carried out using the Self-designed, organically formulated energy drinks questionnaire (OFEDQ) which was tested reliability using a test-retest of 50 athletes. The data collected was subjected to descriptive analysis of simple frequency counts, percentages, means and standard deviation and chi-square test, using Statistical Packages of the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results of the study showed that there was a significantly high level of awareness of organically formulated drinks among Obafemi Awolowo University athletes. Athletes perceive effects of energy drinks on their physiological and performance characteristics However, there was no significant perception of effects of organically formulated drinks on the performance characteristics of Obafemi Awolowo University athletes. The study also showed that there was a significant relationship between the perceived effects of organically for drinks on the physiological and performance characteristics of Obafemi Awolowo University athletes. The study concluded that Obafemi Awolowo University athletes were well aware of organically formulated drinks, however they did not have knowledge of the ergogenic capabilities of these organically formulated drinks although energy drinks consumption presented some ergogenic capabilities. The study further recommended that Obafemi Awolowo University athletes, explore the effects of organically formulated drinks, in comparison with commercially available energy drinks, in order to compare the relationship between organically formulated and energy drinks on their physiological and performance characteristics to enable them identify the healthier supplementation option.
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    Institutional policies and postgraduate programme dichotomy in Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
    (Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria., 2025) Atinuke, Aminat Olawuni.
    This study identified the dichotomy factors of the postgraduate programmes in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and investigated the influence of institutional policies on the postgraduate programmes. It further examined the differences between research and professional postgraduate programmes; and the challenges faced by students on research-based programmes in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. These were with the view to impact the institutional policies on the dichotomy of postgraduate programmes at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The study employed a mixed method of qualitative and quantitative research design. The population consisted of 1,088 postgraduate students and 91 postgraduate programme coordinators in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria during the period under study. The sample for the study comprised 243 postgraduate students and 11 postgraduate coordinators which were arrived at using research advisor at the level of 0.05 level of confidence. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select the sample. Nine faculties were selected from the thirteen faculties using simple random sampling techniques: Three departments were selected from each Faculty making a total of 27 departments using simple random sampling procedure. Nine students were selected randomly from each of the 27 departments, making a total of 243 postgraduate students. However, total enumeration sampling technique was used to select one postgraduate coordinator from 11 departments. Two sets of instruments were designed by the researcher titled Institutional Policy and Postgraduate Programme Dichotomy Questionnaire (IPPPDQ) was used to collect data from postgraduate students while Institutional Policy and Postgraduate Programme Dichotomy Interview Guide (IPPPD-IG) was used to collect data from the postgraduate programme coordinators. Research questions 1,2 and 3 were analysed using descriptive statistics such as percentage and frequency count while hypothesis was tested using simple regression analysis. The findings revealed notable dichotomy factors in the postgraduate programmes at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, particularly in terms of admission requirements, tuition fees, and expected completion time between research-based and professional programmes. A majority of respondents (61.3%) affirmed the existence of these distinctions. The study further found that institutional policies significantly influenced the postgraduate programmes. A one-way ANOVA yielded F = 7.911 with P > 0.05, indicating that such policies have a statistically negative effect on the effectiveness and quality of the postgraduate experience at the University. The findings revealed a clear dichotomy between research-based and professional postgraduate programmes at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. This distinction was confirmed by 61.3% of respondents, who acknowledged significant differences in the structure and expectations of both programme types. The study also found that students enrolled in research-based programmes reported significant challenges. Difficulties in processing administrative forms were acknowledged by 44.4% of respondents, with an additional 27.6% strongly agreeing. Moreover, changes in research intent during the processing of Form A were affirmed by 33.7% of respondents, while 27.6% strongly agreed, suggesting instability and procedural setbacks. The issue of inadequate resources for research was also widely recognized, with 39.4% agreeing and 44.1% strongly agreeing. Similarly, 50.5% agreed and 32.7% strongly agreed that the process of data collection is time-intensive. The rigour of postgraduate training was highlighted, as 39.1% agreed and 38.4% strongly agreed that their experience was highly demanding. The study concluded that the structural and policy-driven disparities between postgraduate programme have significant implications for student outcomes and satisfaction. Research students face more challenges, intensified by institutional inefficiencies. Policy reforms are needed to improve equity and support.
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    Predictors of self-harm behaviour of secondary school students in Osun state, Nigeria
    (Department of Educational Foundations and Counselling, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 2024) Anuoluwapo, Rebecca Bamitale.
    The study determined the prevalence and various forms of self-harm behaviour among secondary school students in Osun State and investigated the predictive contribution of personality traits to their self-harm behaviours. It further examined the predictive contribution of childhood trauma as well as socio-demographic factors of age, parent’s education, family wealth status, place of residence and religion to the self-harm behaviours of the students. These were with a view to providing empirical evidence on the factors that could predict self-harm behaviours among secondary school students in Osun State, Nigeria. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey research design. The study population comprised all secondary school students in Osun State. A sample of 1,440 students was selected using multi-stage sampling procedure. Two Local Governments Areas (one rural, one urban) were selected in each of the three senatorial districts in Osun State using simple random sampling technique. In each Local Government Area, purposive sampling technique was used to select four secondary schools based on school ownership (two private, two public). From each secondary school, 10 students were randomly selected from each class making a total of 60 students in each school. An adapted instrument titled “Personality Traits, Childhood Trauma and Self-Harm Questionnaire (PTTSQ)” was used to collect data for the study. Data collected were analysed using frequency, percentage counts and Ordinal Logistics Regression. The results showed that the prevalence of self-harm behaviour among secondary school students in Osun state was low as 78.3% of the secondary school students exhibited low self-harm behaviour, 21.3% exhibited moderate self-harm behaviour, and 0.4% of the students exhibited high self-harm behaviour. The results also showed that the forms of self-harm behaviours commonly exhibited by the secondary school students in Osun State were: avoiding social interactions (RSI = 0.468), suppressing difficult emotion (RSI = 0.385), negative self-talk (RSI = 0.360) and burning with lighter or match (RSI = 0.385). There was a statistically significant predictive contribution of personality traits to self-harm behaviours; at a 0.05 level of significance. Specifically, Extraversion (OR= 1.21; p = 0.000), Openness (OR= 1.11; p = 0.000) and Conscientiousness (OR= 0.95; p = 0.000) were statistically significant while Agreeableness (OR= 1.06; p= 0.467) and Neuroticism (OR= 1.02; p= 0.177) were not significant. Again, the results showed significant predictive contribution of childhood trauma to self-harm behaviours of students (OR= 1.05; p= 0.000). Furthermore, the result showed that socio-demographic factors of age (p= 0.074), parental educational attainment (p=0.667, p=0.199), family wealth status (p= 0.840), place of residence (p=0.595) and religion (p=0.474) were not found to significantly predict self-harm behaviour of students (p=0.0785). The study concluded that there was a low prevalence of self-harm behaviour among secondary school students in Osun State. The study also concluded that personality traits and childhood trauma are factors that predicted self-harm behaviours among secondary school students. However, extraversion, openness and conscientiousness were more potent than other factors in predicting self-harm behaviour among students as socio-demographic factors were not found to significantly predict the self-harm behaviour of students.
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    Traditional practices of female genital mutilation as determinants of married female teachers emotional health in osun state secondary schools, Osun state.
    (Department of Kinesiology, Health Education and Recreation, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo, University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria., 2024) Ann, Olayemi Aruna.
    This study investigated the prevalence of female genital mutilation among married female teachers in public secondary schools in Osun State; examined the perceptions of the married female teachers towards Female Genital Mutilation, determined the level of emotional health of the married female teachers and investigated the relationship between Female Genital Mutilation and emotional health of married female teachers in public secondary schools in the study area. These were with a view to providing information on the traditional practices of Female Genital Mutilation as determinants of the emotional health of married female teachers in Osun State. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised all married female teachers in public secondary schools in Osun State. Sample size consisted of 360 married female teachers. The multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted for the study. Four Local Government Areas (LGA) were selected from the three senatorial districts using convenience sampling technique. From each LGA, five schools (making 20) were selected using convenience sampling technique. From each school, 18 respondents were selected using simple sampling technique. A self-designed questionnaire titled Female Genital Mutilation on Emotional Health-Questionnaire (FGM-EH-Q) was used to elicit information from the respondents. Data collected was analysed using frequency, percentage and bar chart representative, mean and standard deviation scores. Results indicated that there was a high prevalence of the traditional practice of Female Genital Mutilation, majority 328 (91.1%) of the married female teachers in the study area had undergone the traditional practice of female genital mutilation. The study also found out that the rate of clitoridectomy done was high 153 (46.6%), infibulation 71 (21.7%), excision 59 (18.0%) while low in other harmful procedures to the female genitals, including piercing, burning, tattooing or applying corrosive substances to the female external genitalia 45 (13.7%). Result further showed that 289 (88.1%) of the respondents who had undergone the traditional practice of Female Genital Mutilation had a low emotional health, 26 (7.9%) had a moderate emotional health, while 13(4.0%) had a high emotional health status. Finally, result revealed that there was a significant relationship between female genital mutilation and emotional health of married female teachers (β=106.842, t = 142.398. p<0.05) in public secondary schools in Osun State, Nigeria. The study concluded that the traditional practices of Female Genital Mutilation contributed to the low level of emotional health of married female teachers in public secondary schools in Osun State, Nigeria