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Direct linkAhn, Junhee; Yang, Youngran – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2023
This systematic review aimed to understand the effects of self-esteem on risky sexual behavior (RSB) among adolescents and young adults. We followed the procedures outlined in the Cooper's five-step approach, and used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 reporting requirements. Published studies were…
Descriptors: Self Esteem, Sexuality, Adolescents, Young Adults
Nwosu, Kingsley Chinaza; Nwasor, Victor Chekume; Onyebuchi, Geoffrey C.; Nwanguma, Victor C. – Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, 2020
Introduction: The increasing complex nature of academic dishonesty demands that empirical models are built to explain the psychosocial and motivational variables involved in the way examination malpractice is morally viewed by adolescents. This has been underexplored in Nigeria over the years given that available studies have not utilized designs…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Moral Values, Parenting Styles, Child Rearing
Download full textAdegboyega, Lateef Omotosho; Jacob, Olumayowa Ayorinde – Anatolian Journal of Education, 2017
Pre-marital sex is sexual intercourse engaged in by persons who are not married to each other. This study therefore investigated causes of premarital sex as expressed by adolescents in Yagba West, Kogi State. This study adopts descriptive survey research type. The population for the study was all the secondary school students (adolescents) in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sexuality, Adolescents, Secondary School Students
Titilope, Afolayan Oluyinka – International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education, 2014
Mobile phone addiction is now a common phenomenon in the 21st century, especially among teenagers due to the unusual cravings in the use of technological devices. In view of this phenomenon, the study examined the socio-psychological dimensions of mobile phone addiction and usage patterns amongst teenagers in three Higher Institutions of Learning…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Addictive Behavior
Sampson, Melodi – Advocates for Youth, 2010
Nearly one third of Nigeria's total population of 148.1 million is between the ages of 10 and 24. Nigerian adolescents' sizeable share of the population makes them integral to the country's social, political and economic development. Nigeria's development is compromised by the sexual and reproductive health issues afflicting its youth. Lack of…
Descriptors: Prevention, Pregnancy, Foreign Countries, Sexuality
Salami, Samuel O. – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2008
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the psychosocial factors that predict mentoring among nurses. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopted a survey research design. Questionnaires were used to collect data on self-esteem, locus of control, emotional intelligence and demographic factors from 480 nurses (males 230; females = 250)…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Psychological Patterns, Social Influences, Questionnaires
Peer reviewedOwuamanam, Donatus O. – Adolescence, 1982
Examined sexual activity of Nigerian high school youth. Students (N=240) responded to a questionnaire. Results indicated that boys and girls differed significantly in their sexual behavior. Found considerable differences in sexual behavior due to age. (RC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMaqsud, Muhammad – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1977
It was found that Muslim Hausa boys who live in a heterogeneous educational environment are more advanced in moral judgment than those who live in a homogeneous educational environment, and, that the sentimental credibility of actors with traditional Muslim names in Kohlberg-type moral dilemmas affects the generalization of moral reasoning of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences, Islamic Culture
