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    A Review of the Book Entitled "Is your boss Difficult?"
    (2008) Akinbobola, Olusola Iyabode
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    Socio-economic Correlates and Public Transport Use in Lagos Metropolitan Area of Nigeria
    (State and Nation. Journal of Nigerian Sociological Society, 2009) Olajire, Oluyinka Olutola
    The socio-economic characteristics are a very important factor of public transport use in the urban environment. The planning of public transport typologies need to consider the socio-characteristics of users. The urban trips have its components in the socio-economic characteristics of the urban population whose understanding would help achieve efficient, effective and reliable urban public transport planning. It is in this light that this study examines the socio-economic characteristic and a public transport typology use in Lagos metropolitan area of Nigeria. The methodology used in this study is self-completion survey method: data were collected on variables of socio-economic characteristics of urban trips maker, as well as, the trip patterns characteristics. the correlation, one sample t-test were use for the hypothesis testing, univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) for subjects interactions effects and stepwise multiple regression analysis were tested on the dependent and the independent variables datasets. The study revealed that socio-economic variables as income, educational background and household size among other influence more the use of BRT for public transport in Lagos metropolis.
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    Political Corruption and Poverty in Nigeria
    (African Journal for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, 2009) Olajire, Oluyinka Olutola
    The rate of political corruption in Nigeria is progressively increasing with an upsurge in the number of cases where apparatus of government has become an instrument for the enrichment of members of political elites. From pre-independence era to date, political corruption and its attendant problems in forms of vote buying, election rigging and manipulation, outright embezzlement by politicians have negatively affected the lives of Nigerians. this has led to increased political apathy and distrust in the country's fledging democratic ideals. In view of the foregoing, the paper examines the extent of political corruption in Nigeria, with its implications on poverty eradication. Poverty eradication programme has not achieved desired results due to endemic political corruption. Therefore, to reduce poverty, immunities of politicians should be removed, law courts should be strengthened to adjudicate without fear and favour and public annual declaration of assets of political officeholders should be made compulsory.
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    For the Protégé: Growing up means Stepping Out
    (2009) Akinbobola, Olusola Iyabode
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    Reform Option and Corruption Management in Nigeria
    (Lapai Sociological Review, 2009) Olajire, Oluyinka Olutola
    The paper underscores the fact that corruption in Nigeria has been universally acknowledged as a malaise that has assumed an alarming proportion. The authors attributed that corruption is a product of institutional failures and not an individual moral failures. In counteracting the menace frontally in Nigeria, the authors claimed that most of the anti-corruption measures of the government are yet provide the reliable and effective means necessary to manage corruption in the country. Consequently, the paper recommends that various governmental reforms (socio-economic, political and judicial) should be reinvigorated to enthrone good governance, accountability, and transparency to reduce the harmful and debilitating effects of corruption in the country.
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    The Family and Corruption Management in Nigeria
    (Journal of Social and Policy Issues, 2010) Olajire, Oluyinka Olutola
    Fight against corruption is emerging as one of the key concerns in Nigeria in recent times. More than ever, efforts to control corruption have risen considerably among actors like the government, civil society groups, academics and the general public as part of the process of ensuring broader good governance agenda. In a bid to curb this menace, several steps have been taken by past and present administrations towards institutionalization and enthronement of accountability and transparency and transparency through policies formulated and agencies established to combat various forms of corruption in Nigeria. No doubt, this overwhelming recognition of corruption as a problem and the expressed commitment to control is, is an indicator that the acceptance of corruption as normal way of life in Nigeria is unacceptable. But in spite of governments' anti-corruption measures and incessant claim of "zero-tolerance" for corruption and several other anti-corruption measures of civil society advocacy groups. Nigerians and other keen watchers of unfolding activities in the polity are still agitating for enduring panacea to a menace which has constrained development of the national economy, and inhibited good governance with adverse effect on, trust and ethos of democracy in the country. To ordinary Nigerians, events before the recent democratic rule and preceding eras, have shown that the 'monster' called corruption has grown uncanny resistance to several efforts made to tackle it in the country; hence the urgent need for enduring panacea to the problem. Corroborating the broad consensus that corruption is a problem that requires crosscutting task to prevent its spread, this article examines definitional consideration of corruption, negative impacts of corruption on the populace, economy and finally recommended re-affirmation and strengthening of institution of the family (a bedrock or foundation on which other anti-corruption measures should rest) as a pathway towards corruption reduction in Nigeria.
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    Risk Factors on Escalation Of Commitment Behaviour
    (2010) Akinbobola, Olusola Iyabode
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    Social Networks and Livelihood of Street Children in Ibadan, Nigeria
    (The Journal of International Social Research, 2010) Olajire, Oluyinka Olutola
    In Nigeria, in spite of remarkable natural and human resources, most people have tasted the bitter pills of poverty; however, children in Nigeria experience poverty differently. This is particularly noteworthy in the way most children are deprived of nutrition, water, sanitation facilities, access to basic health-care services, shelter, education, and protection. Hence, poverty makes them unable to enjoy their rights, participate as full members of the society. Based on the foregoing, this paper presents the results of a study conducted on social networks and livelihood of street children in Ibadan, Nigeria. It investigates the causes, incidence of poverty among street children and the relevance of their social networks to their survival on the streets. Data were collected through triangulation of in-depth interviews (IDIs), case studies, structured questionnaire and focus group discussions. A sample of two hundred and seventy-five respondents was selected for the survey. The results indicate a strong relationship between poverty and living on the street. To address the problems of street children, it is suggested that governments should adhere strictly to Millileum Development Goals (MDGs) in Nigeria. Essentially, the gaps between the promises made and the actions taken should be bridged by the government.
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    Organisational Factors affecting Intent to Escalate Commitment
    (2010) Akinbobola, Olusola Iyabode
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    Sustainable Community Development Programmes in Socially Diverse Nigerian Communities
    (Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 2010) Akpunne, Bede
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    Retirement: A Psychological Instrument for Maintaining Social Order in the Labour Market
    (Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, 2011) Olajire, Oluyinka Olutola
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    Poverty Discourse in Nigeria: A Review of Causes, Consequences and Alleviation Strategies
    (Legaltext Publishing Coy, Ikeja, Lagos., 2011) Olajire, Oluyinka Olutola
    Worldwide, poverty is unarguably a key determining factor of underdevelopment. poverty is present everywhere in the world, though its magnitude, extent and severity differ from one society to another. it is regarded as a complicated social phenomenon because of the problem associated with ascertaining the causes of the problem. in spite of enormity of natural and material resources that the world is endowed with, m ore than half of the countries in the world are poor. official statistics in developed worlds like United States and United Kingdom in the 21st century show a rise in poverty although many were skeptical about this finding. Nigeria as a country is not free from the claws of poverty, like many other states in Africa, the country is still neck deep in the quagmire of poverty. The choice of highlighting factors influencing poverty in different societies of the world has been the subject of an extensive literature and a variety of measures have been proposed. in Nigeria, policies for poverty reduction have been severally enacted in the country, yet the problem is far from being over. In relation to the above, this paper re-examines causes, consequences and past poverty alleviation strategies adopted in Nigeria.
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    Costs and Treatment of Drug Abuse, and Addiction in Nigeria
    (International Journal of social of social Sciences and Humanities Review, 2011) Olajire, Oluyinka Olutola
    Drug abuse and addiction is treatable, preventable disease yet millions are suffering from effects of the problem. No doubt, drug abuse and addiction is a major burden to society. Substance abuse and drug addiction is an epidemic that impacts the entire society in a variety of ways, including the cost of treatment; every member of the society is affected either directly or indirectly by substance abuse. The harmful effects of drug abuse and addiction on human lives and economic development especially in developed countries of the world are widely acknowledged in the literature. Using formal as well as empirical approaches several researchers have shown that effects and problems associated with drug and addiction are rife in developing countries, and that not much have been done to remedy this malaise. In this light, however, this study reviewed the nature and costs of drug abuse and addiction in Nigeria Costs of abuse and addiction in terms of indebtedness for addicts, costs for family members, costs for the workplace, costs for the society, illegal activities, and physical and psychological costs are examined. The interaction of drug abuse and addiction with other serious infectious diseases such as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis, and tuberculosis as well as violence, are noted. in addition, various means and methods of treatment for drug dependence people in Nigeria were examined.
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    Climate Change and Food Security in the Nigeria's Niger Delta
    (Ilorin Journal of Sociology, 2011) Olajire, Oluyinka Olutola
    This paper examines climate change and food security in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. the study focused on the Niger Delta because of the peculiarity of the region in the area of oil exploration related activities. causing emission of green house gases. The study provides background information on the interrelationship between climate change and food security in Niger Delta of Nigeria, and ways to deal with the new threat. It also highlighted the way forward for the agriculture sector in the area, as well as describing how all stakeholders can contribute to reduce the climate challenge and ensure sustainable food production in the area.
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    Maternal and Environmental Factors Influencing Infant Birth Weight in Ibadan, Nigeria
    (African Population Studies, 2011-12) Oke, Olubukola Abimbola
    Fetal weight at birth is a major determinant of survival, physical growth and mental development of an infant. About 14 percent of all births in Nigeria are born with low birth weight. Studies on birth weight in Nigeria have focused mainly on the biomedical risk factors and have largely ignored the influence the socio-cultural environment which encompasses maternal knowledge, beliefs, and practices during the prenatal period. With the premise that birth weight shows a reverse social gradient, this study examined the effects of maternal, sociocultural and environmental factors on the birth weight of infants in Ibadan. The research adopted a prospective survey design method involving multistage sampling procedure to select 1,138 pregnant women accessing antenatal care services from both orthodox and community health providers. The instrument comprised structured questionnaire, and secondary data were generated from the patients’ files retrieved from the antenatal care centres. The study identified a number of maternal, socioeconomic and environmental factors that significantly influence low birth weight and suggested actions that would help reduce the risk factors of low birth weight and promote care-seeking and demand for skilled care at all stages of pregnancy.
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    Violence against Women in the Workplace
    (2012) Akinbobola, Olusola Iyabode
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    Wife-Mother-in-Law Relationship and Violence among Yoruba Women of Southwestern Nigeria
    (American Journal of sociological Research, 2012) Olajire, Oluyinka Olutola
    Policies that discourage violence against women and girls abound in Nigeria but have not been effectively implemented. Recorded history, recent events and happenings have shown that Nigerians still experience the occurrence of the most prevalent yet relatively hidden and ignored form of violence against women and girls. In Nigeria in recent times, findings from social research have shown that violence against women and girls is present in every ethnic group, cutting across boundaries of culture, class, education, income and age. However, significant percentage of all the social research findings, write ups and activities of the feminists in Nigeria identify male-induced violence as central to the perpetuation of women’s oppression, thereby downplaying the incessant strained relationships existing between wives and mother-in-laws in Nigeria and therefore are yet to offer concrete and enduring explanations to the ever present violence between wives and their mothers-in-law. Building on cultural feminism, with a focus on women agencies the study examines causes, intensity and frequency of family violence which is rife among daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law of Yoruba extraction of south-western, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data were gathered for the study. Primary data were obtained through questionnaire administered among 180 women (90 wives and 90 mothers-in-law) who were selected purposively from three communities in south-western Nigeria. In addition, three Focus Group Discussion sessions were conducted among wives, mothers-in-law and unmarried girls in 2010 for the study. The findings show common factors causing friction in relationship between daughters-in-law and their mothers-in-law especially among Yorubas of southwest, Nigeria. Multi-level analysis revealed that violence is common among educated daughters-in-law than their semi-literate and illiterate counterparts, though physical abuse is not very common. The results also showed that most unmarried girls wish to marry men whose mothers are dead. The study also reveals that mothers-in-law with excessive psychological and emotional attachment to their sons are over-protective of their sons. To reduce or contain this problem, it is suggested that both parties needed to be educated on how to play their different roles with the son or the husband as the case may be without resulting to violence. In addition, it is recommended that mothers-in-laws should develop the good sense of letting go in order to give the new couple enough space to establish themselves at the same time remain supportive to the couple and that daughters-in-law should be loving, tolerant, and respectful because they are going to become a mother-in-law one day.
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    Drug Addiction and Rehabilitation in Nigeria: Insights from Sociological Theories
    (Global Journal of Medical Research, 2012) Olajire, Oluyinka Olutola
    In recent times, discourse on drug abuse and addiction has taken an upward trend globally; and this might not be unconnected with the phenomenal increase in the rate of drug dependence and its associated problems. As a matter of fact in recent years, the problem of drug abuse and addiction has received a considerable attention especially among Governments, Non Governmental Organizations, International Agencies, Health Workers, Academics and Researchers just to mention few. More recent scholarship has shown that studies on drug abuse and addiction have yielded important insights into both the causes and consequences of drug dependence. Often, the works in the addiction field usually use the pharmacological/medical model, psychological theories of behavior, or operate within the confines of a criminal justice perspective. Perusal of literature has shown that contributions from the field of sociology are not only scarce but also limited to the use of methods of sociological Investigations.