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Associating Basic Needs Insecurities with Academic Progress and Subjective Well-Being among Undergraduates
(Redeemer’s University Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 2024) Wellington Olubukola
Despite Nigeria's economic challenges, less research has been conducted on the several dimensions of students' Basic Needs Insecurities (BNI). Economic instability and uncertainty can worsen existing vulnerabilities, burden households, and hinder young individuals' ability to afford necessities such as food, shelter, and education. This study assessed the burden of university students' food, housing, and financial insecurity. Additionally, it investigated the relationship between these components of basic needs insecurity and self-reported academic progress, and subjective well-being. Cross-sectional data from 740 undergraduate students were acquired through an online survey in one public and one private university in Edo state, Nigeria. The findings reveal that 57.3% of participants experienced food insecurity, 42.8% reported housing insecurity, and 21% were financially insecure. Older age, male gender, enrolment in a public institution, living off-campus, dependents, lack of financial support from family, and a history of household food insecurity are all significant predictors of basic needs insecurity among surveyed students. Basic needs insecurities were inversely related to participants' academic success and subjective well-being. This study enhances comprehension of the intricacies of basic needs insecurities among undergraduates in Nigeria and emphasizes the significance of systemic interventions to tackle underlying inequities. To promote equitable access to education and support sustainable development in higher education, governments need to address the fundamental needs of students. These findings emphasize the significance of tackling systemic disparities and offering focused assistance to susceptible student populations.
Attitude towards Marriage among Young People in Selected Universities in Osun State: The Role of Family Structure and Perceived Parental Relationship Quality
(JOURNAL OF DEMOGRAPHY AND SOCIAL STATISTICS (JDSS); Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 2023-12) Wellington Olubukola
This study investigates the association between students' family structure, their perception of their parents' marital quality, and their attitudes toward marriage. The study included 575 unmarried students (345 female, 230 male) selected from two universities in Osun State. Two-way ANOVA and the hierarchical multiple linear regression method were used to analyse the data. Based on the findings, most participants indicated a future desire toward marriage, with females exhibiting a more pronounced preference. The results also suggest a negative relationship between inter-parental conflict and participants' support for marriage, whereas perceived parental marital quality was positively related to participants' support for marriage. The moderating effect of parental marital quality in the relationship between attitudes toward marriage and inter-parental conflict was not statistically supported. Surprisingly, there were no significant differences in support for marriage between individuals with married parents and those with divorced parents. We recommend further studies examining parent-child similarity in attitudes towards marriage as it is likely that young people may adopt marital attitudes similar to their parents as a result of passive internalisation of parental values.
Demography and Population Studies
(Integrity Publication, 2015) Wellington Olubukola
Exploration of Factors that Influence Divorce: Voices of Divorcees in Lagos, Nigeria.
(Social Work & Society International Online Journal, 2023) Wellington Olubukola
Globally, studies have identified different ideologies in explaining the risk factors for divorce. However, few studies have examined health-related factors in the termination of marital union. This study explored how health-related factors- of Sexual Transmitted Diseases (STDs), lack of sexual desires, genotype and domestic violence influence divorce in Lagos, Nigeria. The study was conducted in Lagos Island, Lagos. Data were collected from 30 consenting divorcees comprising males and females through in-depth interviews. Participants’ selection was achieved through a purposive sampling technique. Findings revealed that domestic violence, infertility and other health related factors, such as incompatible genotype, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and lack of sexual desires, are potential causes of divorce. Therefore, intending couples need to ascertain the compatibility of their genotype with their spouses through medical screening. Couples battling with any health challenge in their marital union should seek help from licensed health professionals to help mitigate the potential impact the challenge may have on their marital union as well as engage the services of social workers in finding solution to the problem of domestic violence.
Exploring Employee Perspectives of Workplace Health Promotion: A case Study of Selected Institutions in Nigeria
(Journal of Research in National Development, 2013-06) Wellington Olubukola
Financial Strain and Prenatal Depression among Pregnant Women in Nigeria.
(European Journal of Mental Health, 2023) Wellington Olubukola
Introduction: Although mothers’ mental health is receiving more attention, little remains known about the impact that financial strain may have on the mental health of expectant mothers. This is crucial in low- and middle income countries because vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by high rates of poverty, insufficient social safety nets, and unstable economies. Aims: This study examined the potential role that financial strain may play in prenatal depression while also taking into account the potential mediating roles of food insecurity, intimate relationship violence, and social support. Methods: To gather the data, a cross-sectional survey of 519 pregnant women in the second and third trimesters were selected methodically from a pool of women awaiting routine antenatal care from one primary health care center in each of the five urban local government areas of Ibadan metropolis. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale was used to measure prenatal depression. Using parallel and serial mediation models, the relationship between the variables – financial strain, intimate partner violence, food insecurity, social support, and prenatal depression – was examined. Results: Of the participants in this study, 28.1% reported having symptoms of depression during their pregnancy. The results also show that prenatal depression and financial strain are related, with each of the three mediators operating in a parallel and sequential causal order. The results of the mediation point to a causal chain with moderate effects. Conclusions: Interventions should evaluate the effects of integrating mental health services and social needs assessments into antenatal and primary health care.
Gender, Economic Reforms and Rural Poverty in Nigeria
(2009) Wellington Olubukola
Global Economic Crisis and its Implications on Industrial Relations Systems of Nigeria.
(Nigerian Journal of Labour and Development Studies, 2012-12) Wellington Olubukola
Influence of Job Stress on Psycho-Social Well-being of Medical Personnel in Selected Hospitals in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
(The Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists, 2019) Wellington Olubukola
Influence of Student Financial Behaviour and Financial Stress on Parental Financial Socialisation and Academic Engagement: A Sequential Mediation Analysis
(Redeemer’s University Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 2024) Wellington Olubukola
Financial well-being and academic engagement are integral facets of a student's holistic development. The principal objective of this research is to analyse the socio-demographic variables that impact the degree of parental financial socialisation among a sample of undergraduates enrolled in two universities in Ede, Osun State. An additional aim of this study was to investigate the potential mediating effect of financial stress and financial behaviour on the relationship between parental financial socialisation and students' academic engagement. The analysis comprised a sample of 387 undergraduates aged 15 to 24 (146 females and 241 males). The proposed models were assessed and data analyses were performed using quantitative approaches, specifically regression analyses using SPSS Hayes' PROCESS Model 6 with bootstrapping techniques. The results showed an indirect effect of parental financial socialisation on academic engagement via students’ financial behaviour and financial stress (β = 0.151, BootSE = 0.023, 95% CI = 0.101, 0.203). The study identified two significant mediation paths were: (1) financial behaviour (β = 0.170) and (2) a joint effect of financial behaviour and financial stress (β = -0.023). Specifically, students who had received more effective financial socialisation were more inclined to exhibit favourable financial behaviours, resulting in a reduced likelihood of experiencing financial stress and an increased likelihood of reporting higher academic engagement. This study's findings contribute to the existing empirical literature on financial socialisation and provide significant insights for policymakers, educators, and parents who aim to improve students' overall development in higher education.
Institutional Frameworks on Sexual Harassment in Nigeria: Perspective of Higher Education Students.
(2022) Wellington Olubukola
One of the early models for identifying and preventing sexual harassment is the availability of a clear legal framework for eradicating sexual harassment in academic settings. It is trite to say that sexual harassment is a violation or infringement of a victim’s rights. When such victims are students, it impedes their productivity level and attracts other grievous consequences. This study examines the Nigerian legal framework on sexual harassment, students’ experience of sexual harassment by gender, and institutional knowledge of internal policies on sexual harassment. In addressing these objectives, empirical methodology was adopted, which involves quantitative and qualitative research with simple mathematical arithmetic, chi Square test, Pearson correlation, graph and bar chart for measuring the data. Four Hundred and Seventeen (417) male and female respondents were drawn from the students studying in private and public Universities, polytechnics, and College of Education across the South-Western region of Nigeria. The sample was drawn in strata and data collected between the periods of January to March, 2020 via self-administered questionnaires. On the sole hypothesis raised that there is a significant difference in the need for national legislation and the possibility of the NICN to address sexual harassment without national legislation, the study found that the National Industrial Court of Nigeria is inadequate for handling sexual harassment matters in Nigerian Tertiary Institution. The result revealed that female students experienced more of sexual forms, while male students experienced more of gender harassment, indicating that a clear legal framework is urgently wanting in the academic settings. It was concluded that there appears to be fragmented legal framework on sexual harassment but there remains a need for unified legal framework on sexual harassment in Nigeria.
Investigating Fertility Health Knowledge and Lifestyle Risk Factors among Nigerian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
(International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2024) Wellington Olubukola
Objectives: Adolescents who are unaware of infertility risk factors and the long-term health effects of their lifestyle choices may participate in unsafe sexual and lifestyle behaviors. Their reproductive goals and health may be affected by such behaviors. Adolescents’ awareness of male and female infertility risk factors was assessed, along with lifestyle risk variables related to sexual behavior and psychoactive substance use. The causes of inconsistent condom use were also examined. Methods: In 2022, a cross-sectional survey was undertaken involving 598 sexually active university students from Nigeria (18.6 years±0.9), the majority of whom were female (57.2 %). Descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and binary logistic regression were utilized in the data analysis to determine the influence of lifestyle factors and levels of knowledge on fertility. Results: Most participants had a moderate understanding of male and female infertility risk factors. The results showed that female students were more informed. Multiple sexual partners and psychoactive substance use were common lifestyle variables. Younger female students, those with several partners, and participants who frequently used alcohol and narcotics used condoms inconsistently. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the need for fertility health and lifestyle risk education for Nigerian youth. Despite moderate knowledge, lifestyle implications on fertility are unclear. Fertility health education in schools could help students make informed reproductive choices and lower the risk of infertility and chronic diseases. Research is needed to confirm findings and inform nationwide targeted interventions.
Neurological Disorders: Perceived Causes, Effects and Coping Strategies among caregivers in Lagos, Nigeria.
(Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 2023) Wellington Olubukola
Despite high prevalence of neurological disorders among African children, efforts to highlight caregivers' lived experiences remain under-explored. This study investigates the perceived causes, impacts, and coping strategies among caregivers of children with paediatric neurological conditions (cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, jaundice, down syndrome, autism and epilepsy) in Lagos, Nigeria. The study utilizes a phenomenological research method to capture the experiences of caregivers and acquire insights into their shifting attitudes. A semi-structured in-depth interview guide was used to conduct face-to-face interviews with 21 caregivers in two facilities that provide care and treatment for children with neurological diseases. Three themes emerged from the thematic analysis. The study found that caregivers attributed neurological impairment to medical difficulties during pregnancy, labour, and delivery as well as the general attitude of medical personnel. The effects of caregiving on caregivers included frustration, conflicts, financial stress, mental and emotional strain, impacts on work schedule and family time. To deal with these issues, caregivers were able to cope with assistance from significant others and personal sacrifices by selling personal belongings to meet the financial demand of caring for children with neurological disorder. The study recommends the development of interventions and policies that can alleviate the burden on caregivers and improve the overall well-being of children with neurological disorders and their families.
Post-Traumatic Growth Following the Experience of Interpersonal Violence: The Roles of Perceived Stigma and Social Support
(GENEROS: Multidisciplinary Journal of Gender Studies (Hipatia Press), 2023-02-25) Wellington Olubukola
Post-Traumatic Growth is a term that refers to an individual's experience of considerable positive transformation following the occurrence of a traumatic event. This growth may be rapid, gradual, or non-existent, depending on the circumstances (such as social support or societal stigma) to which the victims are subjected during the process. However, the high prevalence of trauma among traumatized victims and the benefits of post-traumatic growth (PTG) discovered in increasing empirical research demonstrate the need of fostering PTG in victims of interpersonal violence. As a result, the current study analysed risk variables for PTG development. The study enrolled 200 women and men recruited through an organization that provides services to trauma victims. The data were gathered via an online survey that included the PTG inventory and an information sheet on demographic, social support, and stigma-related characteristics. Social stigma and support were found to be significant predictors of PTG, with stigma being associated with lower PTG and family and religious support being associated with higher PTG. The limitations and policy implications were highlighted, and recommendations for additional research were presented.
Postpartum Functioning of Mothers: An Examination of Social Support and Infant Characteristics
(Journal of Behavioural Studies, 2024) Wellington Olubukola
This research investigates the maternal functioning of postpartum women in Ijaiye, Lagos, Nigeria, emphasising the influences of social support, financial strain, and newborn characteristics. Data were collected from 327 postpartum moms, 1-12 months post-delivery, utilising a cross-sectional survey approach and standardised questionnaires. The results indicate that social support is positively associated with maternal functioning, hence improving psychological well-being and caregiving ability. In contrast, financial strain emerged as a substantial negative predictor of maternal functioning, associating economic difficulties with heightened maternal stress and diminished caregiving effectiveness. The analysis highlights the impact of infant temperament, indicating that more difficult features correlate with diminished maternal confidence and increased emotional distress. Multiple regression analysis indicates that social support, financial hardship, and infant temperament all account for 36.7% of the variance in maternal functioning. These findings correspond with empirical literature regarding the protective function of social support and the detrimental impact of economic and caregiving burdens on postpartum experiences. This study underscores the urgent necessity for holistic interventions that tackle financial difficulties, enhance social support networks, and provide specialised resources for moms with temperamentally difficult infants. Recommendations encompass community-oriented programs, improved access to prenatal and postnatal care, and specific legislation targeting maternal mental health. These techniques are crucial for enhancing maternal well-being and child developmental outcomes, especially in socioeconomically disadvantaged environments.
Social Norms or Socioeconomic Dynamics: Determinants of Gender‑Equal Intra‑Household Decision‑Making.
(2022-10-22) Wellington Olubukola
While much of the empirical literature on intra-household decision-making has focused more on the factors associated with women’s agency in autonomous decisions, this current study is concerned with the conditions supporting relative autonomy or joint decision-making. Literature suggests that only about 40% took sole or joint decisions about major household purchases. The ability of women to express agency as decision-makers at home has been attributed mainly to their socioeconomic characteristics. The central hypothesis of this study is that the style of decision-making within households will be strongly associated with sociocultural norms owing to the dominant patriarchal structure of Nigerian society. Therefore, this study examines household decision-making dynamics through structured interviews of 320 married individuals selected in Lagos State, Nigeria. The leading independent variables were gender role attitudes and religiosity. The other explanatory variables were the couple’s relative differentials in age, educational levels, earnings, and asset ownership. Multinomial logistic regression was employed to predict the proxy variables of decision-making styles from the explanatory variables. The study finds that 25% of participants reported that decisions were joint, while 57.5% reported a male-dominant style concerning financial decision-making. The factors that most influenced household styles were gender role attitudes and religiosity. These findings suggest that policy interventions addressing social norms to tilt the gender balance of power would achieve much-desired outcomes beyond improving female access to resources.
The Determinants of Female Autonomy and Its Influence on Fertility in Ibadan, Oyo State
(Ife Psychologia (Ife Centre for Psychological Studies/Services, 2009) Wellington Olubukola
Two-way Interaction Effects of Psychosocial Factors during Pregnancy on Maternal Quality of Life in Ibadan, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional study.
(Journal of Public Health and Development, 2023) Wellington Olubukola
During pregnancy, women are exposed to various psychosocial stressors that affect their quality of life, but few studies have looked at them additively in non-western contexts. This study aimed to assess the shared and unique contributions of perceived stress, financial strain, intimate partner violence, food insecurity, and social support to maternal quality of life. Data were gathered from a cross-sectional sample of 519 pregnant women who received antenatal care at various primary health care centers in Ibadan, Nigeria. Independent effects of and two-way interactions between psychosocial stressors in predicting maternal quality of life were explored using hierarchical linear regression. Higher scores for the main effects of food insecurity (β = -0.52, p < 0.01) and social support (β = 0.11, p < 0.01) were most strongly linked to a lower and better quality of life, respectively. Further, the two-way interaction effects were significant for financial strain in combination with intimate partner violence (β = -0.18, p < 0.01) and food insecurity in combination with social support (β = 0.18, p < 0.01) contributing to lower quality of life. The findings of this study were supported by the social determinants of health model, which recognizes that a person’s socioeconomic environment and psychosocial state affect his or her health and life experiences. It is recommended that health care practitioners should incorporate assessments of clinical factors of gestation with those of psychosocial needs as part of routine antenatal care in order to develop appropriate womencentered interventions.
Women, Gender Equality and Health in the Context of Climate Change
(International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Review (Ebonyi State University), 2011) Wellington Olubukola
Women’s Political Rights and Electronic Voting: the Perspective of Nigerian Women and the Law
(Global Journal of Comparative Law, 2025-04-16) Wellington Olubukola
The Beijing Fourth International Conference on Women appropriately sets a standard of 30% of women in elective and appointive positions (Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, 1995). The National Gender Policy (NGP) of Nigeria advocates 35% affirmative action for more inclusive representation of women in elective and appointive positions. Additionally, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria makes provisions for women’s political rights. Other international legal instruments also protect and promote Nigerian women’s political rights. However, the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics remains an issue, due to low participation, even though they have been enfranchised. Thus, this study examines the reasons for the low level of participation of women in Nigerian politics. A socio-legal research methodology was used to gain empirical evidence on the research questions raised. Specifically, the study argues that a number of women do not participate in politics because of the traditional paper ballot electoral system adopted by Nigeria, that if the manual system is substituted for an electronic one, more women are likely to participate in Nigerian politics. Premised on that, the study recommends that the Nigerian Government adopt the electronic voting system to enhance women's participation in politics. The study concludes that a legal framework for viable electronic voting is highly needed.

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