Nigerian Journal of Social Psychology

Parental Stress, Resilience and Mental Wellbeing during the COVID-19 Nationwide Lockdown in Enugu Southeast Nigeria

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 09:42:39 +0000

This study explored how parental stress, gender, and resilience played roles in parental mental wellbeing during the nationwide lockdown in Nigeria. Participants were parents, 118 (57.6%) females and 87 (42.4%) males who reside in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. They were recruited online through social media platforms using Respondent-Driven Sampling (RDS) method. They responded to questions on socio-demographic information and measures of parental stress, resilience and mental wellbeing. Hayes' regression-based PROCESS macro was used to analyze the data. Parental stress was negatively associated with mental wellbeing, while resilience was positively associated with mental wellbeing. Gender was not independently significantly associated with mental wellbeing, but it moderated the relationship between resilience and mental wellbeing. The positive relationship between resilience and mental wellbeing was strongest for male parents than female parents. This study has brought to the fore the negative relationship between lockdown and parental stress and their effect on parental wellbeing.

Workplace Flexibility and E-Payment Acceptance as Predictors of Engagement Behaviour among Employees of Online Financial Institution in Anambra State, Nigeria

Chiamaka O Joe-Akunne, Ifenna Demian Ezeanya, Alli O Bello — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 09:42:59 +0000

The study examined the role of workplace flexibility and e-payment acceptance as predictors of work engagement. The participants in this study were 200 staff of online financial institutions in Awka, Anambra state. They comprised 77 male students (38.5%) and 123 female students (61.5%). The age range is 17 to 53 years, with a mean age of 21.62 and a standard deviation of 2.16. Three instruments were used for the study, which include the Workplace Flexibility Scale, Technological Acceptance Scale and Employee Engagement Scale. A cross-sectional survey was used for the study, and multiple regression analysis was used for data analysis to test the hypotheses. The results indicated that work flexibility predicted employee engagement (β =.15, t = 2.12, p <.05). In contrast, e-payment acceptance did not predict employee engagement (β = .07, t = .98, p > .05). The findings of the study will have implications for employers who want to maximise employee engagement. The results will provide employers insight into the most effective ways to promote employee engagement through workplace flexibility and e-payment acceptance. The results may also spur further research into the interplay between technology, workplace flexibility, and employee engagement

The Role of Resilience and Gender in Predicting Spirituality among Nigerian Students.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:51:57 +0000

The study examined the role of resilience and Gender in predicting spirituality among Nigerian students. Two hundred and eighteen (218) students participated in the study. They included 93 males and 125 females aged 18-30 years (mean age: 21.90; std: 2.03). A mixed sampling design involving simple random and incidental samplings was used to select the departments and students that participated in the study. Two instruments (spirituality scale and resilience scale) and demography were used to collect data for the study. The study adopted a correlational design and simple linear regression statistics for data analysis. The result of the first finding showed that resilience positively correlated with spirituality but was not significant (r = .070, P<.153). The result further showed that resilience did not significantly predict spirituality (ß =.070, p = .313). The second finding revealed also that gender positively correlated with spirituality but was not significant(r = .011, P =.433 ). The result further showed that gender did not significantly predict spirituality (ß =.001, P = .984). This indicated that spirituality is culturally sensitive when it comes to gender and resilience. This cultural sensitivity may be the reason for the differences in findings between this present study and previous studies. The results may instigate understanding, planning and designing programmes for further studies in understanding spirituality.

Effects of Gender, Occupational Level and Industry Type on the Health Status of Some Nigerian Manufacturing Employees

Andrew A MOGAJI — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:52:18 +0000

This study examined the effects of gender, occupational level and industry type on the health status of employees in some Nigerian manufacturing industries. Data were collected from 600 employees sampled from shoe, textile and food industries. The sample included 150 junior workers (120 males and 30 females), 30 supervisors (27 males and 3 females) and 20 managers (18 males and 2 females) totaling 200 employees from each industry. The result of the t-statistics shows no significant gender difference in their health status. The result of the One-way ANOVA shows a significant difference due to occupational level. Moreover, the results of the Two-way (3 X 3) ANOVA show the significantly separate and interaction effects of occupational level and industry type on their health status. The results have implications for developing good health promotion programmes based on the needs of employees accordingly. The paper concludes by suggesting that work should be designed and organized to enhance the psychological well-being and health of workers in the future.

Communication, Social Support and Psychological Well-being of Military Spouses in Kaduna State

H S Abdulahi, Hauwa Mary Aigboje, C C Mgbeanuli, S C Oloke — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:52:37 +0000

This study explores the vital concept of psychological well-being in military spouses, focusing on the influences of communication and social support. Amidst the unique challenges faced by military families, including deployments and separations, maintaining healthy psychological states becomes paramount for marital harmony and familial stability. Drawing on a cross-sectional study of 120 military spouses in Kaduna-Nigeria, this research investigates the correlations between communication, social support, and psychological well-being. The findings reveal significant positive relationships between communication (r = 0.842, p = 0.001), social support (r = 0.757, p = 0.021), and psychological well-being among military spouses. Enhanced communication is associated with improved psychological well-being, facilitating emotional expression, constructive conflict resolution, and heightened emotional support within marital relationships. Similarly, higher levels of social support contribute to enhanced psychological well-being, offering comfort, encouragement, and a sense of belonging during challenging times. This study underscores the importance of interventions aimed at enhancing communication skills and strengthening social support networks within military communities. Recommendations are proposed for military leadership, spouses, family support organizations, and healthcare providers to develop and implement programs that could promote mental resilience, foster stronger relationships, and enhance overall psychological well-being among military spouses.