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Research Article
Influence of Self-Efficacy on Social Withdrawal Among Secondary School Adolescents in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria
Ahmed Taiye Hassan*
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Lasisi Adekola Kamil,
Zakariyah Abdul-Hameed Akorede
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
43-50
Received:
10 March 2025
Accepted:
24 March 2025
Published:
2 September 2025
Abstract: Social withdrawal has been reported as a major factor responsible for students’ inactive participation in the school social activities. Research suggested that self-efficacy is capable of improving personal and social interpersonal relationship. This study was on the influence of self-efficacy on social withdrawal among secondary school adolescents in Ilorin, metropolis, Kwara State. Correlational research design of survey was used. The population was 92, 097 senior school adolescents in Kwara State from which 398 (230 male and 168 female) SSS Two adolescents were randomly selected from 15 public schools across the three were purposively selected Local Government Areas in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State. Data was collected using Social Self-efficacy Scale (SSES) and Social Withdrawal Frequency Scale (SWFS). The reliability of the (SWFS) showed (0.83, 0.63 and 0.83), while (SSES) has reliability score of 0.72. Mean and Standard Deviation was used to answered the research questions and Analysis of Variance was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Findings showed that there was low social withdrawal among adolescent students in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State (M= 60.23; SD=5.06). The study also showed that there was high self-efficacy among the majority of the secondary school adolescent students in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State (M=120.02, SD=5.44). It was found that there was a strong influence of self-efficacy and social withdrawal among secondary school adolescents in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State (F. Cal. 103.73, df.397, p.>0.05). The study concluded that there was low social withdrawal behaviour among Secondary School Adolescents in Ilorin Metropolis. The study also concluded that there was high self-efficacy among Secondary School Adolescents in Ilorin Metropolis. The study concluded that there was a strong influence of self-efficacy on social withdrawal among Secondary School Adolescents in Ilorin Metropolis. Based on the conclusions, the study recommended that: the school counsellors should ensure that frequent counselling training for at least two times in a week.
Abstract: Social withdrawal has been reported as a major factor responsible for students’ inactive participation in the school social activities. Research suggested that self-efficacy is capable of improving personal and social interpersonal relationship. This study was on the influence of self-efficacy on social withdrawal among secondary school adolescents...
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Research Article
Debunking Delusions That HBCU Students Cannot Learn Psychology Virtually: A Comparative Study of Online vs. In-person Learning
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
51-62
Received:
9 August 2025
Accepted:
18 August 2025
Published:
2 September 2025
Abstract: The exponential growth of online learning has drastically transformed the educational environment. Online learning platforms have allowed for more flexible, personalized, and accessible educational opportunities. However, traditional in-person classes are considered the standard academic format, especially in fields of study like psychology that focus on understanding interpersonal communication. The delusional belief that traditional classroom settings are the only format that facilitates the development of interpersonal skills and other learning objectives in a field like psychology hinders the growth and opportunities for students, academic institutions, and the overall field. This study aims to investigate learning outcome differences between online and in-person pedagogy for Historically Black College or University (HBCU) students studying psychology. Three different analysis tools were used to analyze four years of archival data, experimentation, and surveys collected from a private HBCU in New Orleans, Louisiana. The results indicated no significant difference in academic performance for students studying psychology in an online or in-person class. Research findings also suggest that subject matter interest, effective communication, instructor training on universal standards of practice in online learning, manageable class sizes, access to course resources, and technical support are contributing factors to overall programming success. The article also discussed current trends in teaching, advantages and barriers of online and in-person learning, limitations of the study, and recommendations for improving the educational experience.
Abstract: The exponential growth of online learning has drastically transformed the educational environment. Online learning platforms have allowed for more flexible, personalized, and accessible educational opportunities. However, traditional in-person classes are considered the standard academic format, especially in fields of study like psychology that fo...
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Research Article
Mental Health and Quality of Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Local Residents in San Isidro, Bohol
Sahra Zean Baloria Robles*
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
63-73
Received:
3 August 2024
Accepted:
27 December 2024
Published:
13 September 2025
Abstract: The coronavirus disease pandemic is a global pandemic affecting mental health and quality of life. This study aimed to determine the mental health and quality of life during the coronavirus disease pandemic among residents in San Isidro, Bohol. The study used a quantitative descriptive survey method and utilized a modified tool designed by Meo et al., Oli Ahmed, and the WHO Quality of Life Scale. A total of 365 respondents 18 years old and above were randomly selected from the 12 barangays of San Isidro, Bohol with a 5% margin of error at a 95% confidence level. Frequency and Percentage, Weighted Mean, Chi-square Test, Spearman's Rho, Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, and Friedman Test were used to analyze the data. It was found that the level of mental health of the respondents had a fair mental health status and good quality of life. There was a significant degree of relationship between the mental health status and the respondents' quality of life. Also, there was a significant degree of difference between the dimensions of mental health and the degree of variance among the different dimensions of quality of life. It implies that the mental health of the residents during the pandemic affects their quality of life.
Abstract: The coronavirus disease pandemic is a global pandemic affecting mental health and quality of life. This study aimed to determine the mental health and quality of life during the coronavirus disease pandemic among residents in San Isidro, Bohol. The study used a quantitative descriptive survey method and utilized a modified tool designed by Meo et a...
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Research Article
The Psychological Effect of Thermal Comfort in Curtain Wall Office Buildings: The Case of Addis Ababa City
Negeso Doti Bogi*,
Daniel Lirebo Sokido
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
74-85
Received:
26 December 2022
Accepted:
7 July 2025
Published:
23 September 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijps.20250503.14
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Abstract: This thesis is intended to identify psychological impacts of thermal comfort in curtain wall office buildings in A.A (Addis Ababa) city during summer and winter. A detail survey was conducted to identify individual perception of the thermal comfort level and its effect on their psychology in four curtain walled office buildings of CBE (Commercial Bank of Ethiopia) in Kality, kilinto, Adey Ababa and Saris woreda. Curtain wall in general tend to absorb high and low temperature in to the building, therefore the building users are exposed to more than average thermal comfort level, which leads to psychological effect and disturb the optimum thermal comfort level. The objective of the study was to evaluate the thermal comfort level of curtain wall office buildings in Addis Ababa and its psychological impact on the users. The assessment was conducted using methodologies such as subjective evaluation of psychological response of the survey participant to the thermal comfort level of the curtain wall office buildings and the objective study of analysing indoor microclimate thermal comfort level. The psychological effect had high differential effects, out of 80 participants 27% felt sad, 27% felt irritated, 23% felt depressed and only 23% felt happy during summer due to the thermal environment and in winter 40% felt happy, 20% felt depressed, 12% felt sad, 10% felt hesitant, 8% felt irritated, 5% felt motivated and 5% felt confident. Based on the thermal sensitivity vote (TSV) and thermal comfort vote (TCV) male participant were more comfortable during winter cold indoor temperature and female were comfortable with summer or warm indoor temperature, which indicated there is a gender thermal sensitivity and acceptability difference.
Abstract: This thesis is intended to identify psychological impacts of thermal comfort in curtain wall office buildings in A.A (Addis Ababa) city during summer and winter. A detail survey was conducted to identify individual perception of the thermal comfort level and its effect on their psychology in four curtain walled office buildings of CBE (Commercial B...
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