Problems and Counselling Needs of Unemployed Youths in Nigeria

Abstract

Unemployment is an issue that has bedeviled Nigeria for quite some time now. Unemployment has a negative multiplier effect not only on the individual involved but on the society as well. Toward this end, this study is designed to explore the problems and counselling needs of unemployed youths in Nigeria. A multi-staged sampling technique was used to select 1,750 unemployed youths from the six geo-political zones of the country including Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. A research instrument titled "Problems and Counselling Needs of Unemployed Youths Questionnaire"[PACNUYQ] was used to gather relevant data for the study. In each of the sampled states, research assistants, who were acquainted with the nature and modalities of their assignment, were employed. Data collected was analysed through the use of mean ratings, ranks and the t-test statistical method. Unemployed youths in Nigeria have problems in clusters of finance, family-related, health-related and socio-psychological and their most counselling need is how to develop skills that will make them to be marketable in the world of work. Implications of the findings and recommendations are discussed.

The state of psychological wellbeing of unemployed distinction graduates and the factors contributory to their wellbeing

“…Similarly, Omoniyi (2016) and Omotosho et al (2009) revealed that unemployed youths in Nigeria suffer from an array of problems ranging from health related issues to psychosocial issues. There is no known study that sheds light on the psychological wellbeing of unemployed distinction graduates, which is the main concern of this study.…”

UNEMPLOYMENT CHALLENGE IN NIGERIA: VOCATIONAL EDUCATION THROUGH OPEN & DISTANCE LEARNING MODEL TO THE RESCUE

“…This unemployment problem as maintained a steady rise over the years. Nigeria's current economic under-performance is erratic and short of expectations, such that 66% of Nigeria's citizens, educated youths especially, live below the international poverty line, at just $1.00 a day or $300.00 a year (Omotosho, 2009). This is an indication that the Nigeria over the years has gradually disintegrated from its highly buoyant and respected position among developing nations of the south (Obumneke, 2012).…”

“…Nigeria is economically under-productive, relative to its potential for significant development (Omotosho, 2009). From the mid 90's, the employment opportunities in Nigeria has been declining though the economy was still much better compared to the present situation where the country is battling with economic recession as a result of dwindling revenue from the main source of income-petrol.…”