Locus of control, self-esteem and depression in a sample of school going adolescents in two Nigerian rural communities

Okwaraji, Friday E.; Nduanya, Callista U; Obiechina, Kenechukwu I; Onyebueke, Godwin C.; Okorie, Augustine N.

doi:10.31254/jmr.2018.4211

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“…The scourge of HIV and AIDS is one of the most disconcerting social challenges faced in Nigerian societies (Odu, 2003). Nigeria is ranked the second country in the world with the highest HIV infections and the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa; the category of people most affected are prostitutes, homosexual partners, and chronic drug users (Okwaraji et al, 2018). Contracting HIV may lead to difficulties related to self-esteem, coping, social isolation, and poor psychological well-being (Al-Khatib, 2013).…”

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“…According to Okwaraji et al (2018) self-esteem play significant role in the extent to which women were able to perceive and receive support efforts from friends and families. Self-esteem has been shown to have an influence on interpersonal relationships because individuals' feelings of self-worth have a bearing on both their beliefs and social behaviors (Okwaraji et al, 2019).…”

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Social Support and Gender Differences as Correlates of Self-Esteem: Implications for Improving Health among Patients Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria

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Kayode²,

Job³

2020

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This study examined social support and gender differences as correlates of self-esteem: Implications for improving health among patients living with HIV/AIDS in Ondo State, Nigeria. Using accidental sampling technique, one hundred and ninety-eight patients were tested. The dimensions of social support were measured using scale of Perceived Social Support Assessment and self-esteem was measured using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. In order to determine the extent and direction of associations among the study variables, Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) analysis was conducted. Multiple Regression analysis was then used to test hypothesis 1, 2, and 3. The study revealed that social support had a significant positive relationship with self-esteem The result indicated that gender significantly predicted influence on self-esteem [β = .23; t = .27; p > 0.05]. The result also revealed that social support significantly predicted self-esteem [β = .31; t = .27; p > 0.05]. On the contribution of all the independent variables (gender differences and social support) to the prediction of self-esteem, the outcome of the summary in Table 4.2 signify that all the independent variables when pulled together yield a multiple R of .21 and R2 of .045 [ F (2, 198) = 18.19*, p < 0.01]. Based on the result of the study, it was recommended that government organizations, non-governmental organization, religious organization and communities should all take part in giving the PLWH a holistic support and encouragement needed pending the time they spend in recovery until they begin full adult functional life.

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confidence: 99%