Mental Health Status Of Lecturers In Federal University Gusau Amidst Banditry In Zamfara State: Implications For Counselling And Psychotherapy

A. Haruna, M. L. Mayanchi
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In the context of ongoing banditry incidents in Zamfara State, Nigeria, this study aimed to assess the mental health status of lecturers in Federal University Gusau (FUGUS). The purpose was to examine whether banditry prevalence has negatively or positively impacted on the psychological well-being of the university teachers. Employing a descriptive survey design, data was collected from 86 lecturers using a Self-Reporting Mental Health Inventory (SMHI). The inventory demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89) and comprised dimensions reflecting positive mental health attributes. Data analysis involved the utilization of mean scores, one-sample and independent sample t-tests. The results of the analyses revealed that the mean scores for various dimensions of mental health were consistently below 3.0, suggesting a significant level of negative mental health experienced by the participants. This observation underscores concerns about the overall mental well-being of lecturers in the face of banditry-related challenges. Furthermore, an independent sample t-test indicated that gender did not exert a significant influence on the observed negative mental health outcomes. The lack of significant gender differences in mental health status suggests that both male and female lecturers are equally affected by the adverse impact of banditry on their psychological well-being. In conclusion, this study contributes to the understanding of the mental health challenges faced by university lecturers in the context of banditry in Zamfara State. The findings underscore the need for targeted counselling interventions and support strategies to address negative mental health outcomes among lecturers, irrespective of gender, and to cultivate a conducive academic environment that promotes their psychological well-being.
扎姆法拉州匪患中古绍联邦大学讲师的心理健康状况:对咨询和心理治疗的影响
在尼日利亚赞法拉州盗匪事件不断发生的背景下,本研究旨在评估古绍联邦大学(FUGUS)讲师的心理健康状况。目的是研究土匪活动对大学教师的心理健康是产生了消极影响还是积极影响。研究采用描述性调查设计,使用心理健康自评量表(SMHI)收集了 86 名讲师的数据。该量表具有较高的内部一致性(Cronbach's alpha = 0.89),由反映积极心理健康属性的维度组成。数据分析采用了平均分、单样本和独立样本 t 检验。分析结果表明,心理健康各维度的平均分一直低于 3.0,这表明参与者的心理健康水平显著偏低。这一观察结果凸显了人们对讲师在面对与盗匪有关的挑战时的整体心理健康的担忧。此外,独立样本 t 检验表明,性别对所观察到的负面心理健康结果没有显著影响。心理健康状况没有明显的性别差异表明,男性和女性讲师同样受到土匪活动对其心理健康的不利影响。总之,本研究有助于人们了解扎姆法拉州大学讲师在盗匪活动中面临的心理健康挑战。研究结果强调,有必要采取有针对性的咨询干预和支持策略,以解决讲师(不分男女)的负面心理健康问题,并营造一个有利于促进其心理健康的学术环境。
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