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Are we not Reinventing the Wheel?: Reviewing Literature in Social Science Scholarship and the Imperatives of Aligning with Global Best Practices 我们不是在重新发明轮子吗?:回顾社会科学学术文献和与全球最佳实践保持一致的必要性

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Pub Date : 2020-06-01 DOI: 10.36108/njsa/0202/81(0110)

E. Nwokocha

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Determinants of Health Care Utilization among Retirees in Rural Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 尼日利亚阿夸伊博姆州农村退休人员医疗保健利用的决定因素

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Pub Date : 2020-06-01 DOI: 10.36108/njsa/0202/81(0150)

D. Ononokpono, Moses I. Peters, N. Usoro

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Types of Corruption in Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) in Ibadan, Nigeria 尼日利亚伊巴丹小微企业(SMEs)腐败类型

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Pub Date : 2019-11-01 DOI: 10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0290)

I. Onyeonoru, S. Omolawal, R. Okunola

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Infertility and Treatment Seeking Behaviour among Women in Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria 尼日利亚拉各斯州穆辛地方政府地区妇女的不孕症和寻求治疗行为

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Pub Date : 2019-11-01 DOI: 10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0210)

C. K. Okafor, J. L. Oyefara, Michael O N Kunnuji

{"title":"Infertility and Treatment Seeking Behaviour among Women in Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria","authors":"C. K. Okafor, J. L. Oyefara, Michael O N Kunnuji","doi":"10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0210)","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0210)","url":null,"abstract":"A paradox in the demographic and epidemiological transitions in sub-Saharan Africa is that as population growth has increased, the rates of infertility have also increased, due to higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and earlier age at initiation of sexual intercourse. The majority of married couples desire to have their own biological children, and if they are unable to have children, it is, in most cases, the result of their inability to reproduce. The objective of this study was to examine the social context of infertility treatment seeking behaviour among women in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Three theories were used to provide explanation for treatment seeking behaviour among women with unmet fertility needs. They include the Health Behaviour model (HBM), theory of stigma and Caldwell’s wealth flow theory of fertility. Mixed methods, including a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interview was adopted. The study revealed that nature of infertility and perceived cause of infertility have a significant influence on treatment seeking behaviour among women with unmet fertility needs. A significant number of the respondents visit traditional healers thus these traditional healers should be trained to aid them address the issue of infertility without complications.","PeriodicalId":265152,"journal":{"name":"The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126907818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Demography of Conflict and the Herders-Farmers Crisis in Nigeria 尼日利亚冲突人口统计和牧民-农民危机

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Pub Date : 2019-11-01 DOI: 10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0220)

Emmanuel Nwakanm, S. Boroh

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The Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Trans-Boundary Land Dispute: The Case of Ikot Idaha and Osuk Ediene Communities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 替代性争端解决在跨界土地争端中的作用:以尼日利亚阿夸伊博姆州Ikot Idaha和Osuk Ediene社区为例

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Pub Date : 2019-11-01 DOI: 10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0250)

R. Ukpong-Umo, I. U Udobia, A. Agwu

{"title":"The Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Trans-Boundary Land Dispute: The Case of Ikot Idaha and Osuk Ediene Communities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria","authors":"R. Ukpong-Umo, I. U Udobia, A. Agwu","doi":"10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0250)","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0250)","url":null,"abstract":"The perennial land dispute of Ibime Water Trench, a trans-boundary land area between Ikot Idaha and Osuk Ediene Communities in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has led to discord, hatred and dissonance over several years in the past. Despite repeated efforts by both parties to identify and resolve the underlying issues and contain the problem, it was found to have recurred after a period of seeming calm. This paper therefore aims at investigating and identifying the underlying factors that trigger recurrent trans-border conflicts between Ikot Idaha and Osuk Ediene Communities and the application of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), using the Mediation Technique in conflict resolution. Data were elicited through the indept interview method and analysed using the content analysis method. Result shows that through the Mediation process, both disputing parties were able to resolve their differences and have been living and sharing in the Ibime water resources together and peacefully for over thirty years. In line with the theory of Conflict Resolution, the development of Impact Sensitive Outcome Mapping as a form of monitoring and evaluation was adopted to serve as an intervention to proffer a lasting solution for a peaceful coexistence among the people of both communities.","PeriodicalId":265152,"journal":{"name":"The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126106883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Complicating Social Order in the Rural Areas of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria 尼日利亚阿夸伊博姆州农村地区复杂的社会秩序

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Pub Date : 2019-11-01 DOI: 10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0280)

Moses I. Peters, Aniekan E. Bassey

{"title":"Complicating Social Order in the Rural Areas of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria","authors":"Moses I. Peters, Aniekan E. Bassey","doi":"10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0280)","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0280)","url":null,"abstract":"In a typical traditional society in Nigeria laws, rules, norms, and taboos were used by community elders to enforce social order and curtail practices, behaviours, values and beliefs that were counter to the stability of the social structure. However, the contemporary rural communities have witnessed a shift within the social structures and institutions, in behaviours, cultural aspects which affect social relations, social interaction and the maintenance of the status quo by the traditional rulers. This qualitative study examined the roles of traditional rulers in complicating social order in Ikot Annang and Ikot Abasi communities in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria. In-depth interviews and participant observation were used to collect data on the subject under study. Ethnomethodology by Garfinkel was adopted as theoretical guide for the study. Findings of the study show that betrayal of community interest, mismanagement of community generated revenue, neglect of traditions, abuses of traditional power by some community elders, and youth groups are contributing to upheaval in some rural communities in Akwa Ibom State. Researchers concluded that the decisions by some of the rural community elders and youth groups to adopt western customs over their traditional customs have distorted the state of stability and consensus that existed in the traditional rural areas, thereby bringing about a shift that disrupts social order. Among other, the researchers recommended the need for culture check and rite of passage for youth groups in line with customs and traditions.","PeriodicalId":265152,"journal":{"name":"The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132935316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Social Capital and Cooperative Society Lending in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria 尼日利亚奥约州伊巴丹的社会资本和合作社贷款

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Pub Date : 2019-11-01 DOI: 10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0230)

O. Awofeso, A. O. Ademuson

{"title":"Social Capital and Cooperative Society Lending in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria","authors":"O. Awofeso, A. O. Ademuson","doi":"10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0230)","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0230)","url":null,"abstract":"Cooperatives societies are seen as dependable and quick financial bailout institutions which can be used by business owners to secure quick and minimum interest on loans. This ethnographic study provides an understanding of the lending activities and criteria of obtaining a loan from co-operative societies in Ibadan, Nigeria as well as the social factors influencing how people access these loans. This empirical study gathered data using unobtrusive observation by attending weekly meetings of the cooperative (comprising of 102 members), asking questions during discussion times in the meeting as well as interacting with members of the co-operative society for 18 months. Additionally, 10 key informant interviews were done. Findings show that a strong social capital is needed and vital in obtaining loans in a co-operative society. The study concluded that cooperative societies are effective in lending business loans and supporting entrepreneurship but intending members must plan to join alongside others who can stand as guarantors for them in order to access loans easily and quickly. It is recommended that cooperative societies should find a modality of assisting those with no social resource to stand for them as guarantor in order to be able to help more people to start or grow their business enterprise. Those with no social resources should mingle well with other members in order to build one.","PeriodicalId":265152,"journal":{"name":"The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology","volume":"606 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124217160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Single Motherhood: Experiences of Never Married Women in Lagos, Nigeria 单身母亲:尼日利亚拉各斯未婚妇女的经历

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Pub Date : 2019-11-01 DOI: 10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0270)

Samuel Ojima Adejoh, R. K. Kuteyi, V. Ogunsola, T. A. Adeoye

{"title":"Single Motherhood: Experiences of Never Married Women in Lagos, Nigeria","authors":"Samuel Ojima Adejoh, R. K. Kuteyi, V. Ogunsola, T. A. Adeoye","doi":"10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0270)","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0270)","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the benefits of marriage, there has been a rise in the number of single parent families, especially never married single mothers globally. This may bring about serious social problems as the consequences of children raised by single mother have been documented. Yet, little research has been conducted to find out why there is increase in the number of never married single mothers. Therefore, this study investigated and described the experiences of women who were never married but are bearing children and raising those children as single mothers. The study adopted the qualitative research method, utilizing in-depth interviews to collect data from consenting participants. The study location was Iwaya, Lagos, Nigeria, and the participants were selected using snowball sampling technique. Forty never-married single mothers were sampled and interviewed using an in-depth interview guide. The data were transcribed and content analysed. Some of the perceived reasons for the rise in the number of never married single mother identified include family background, sexual abuse, age, careless sexual behaviour and non-use of contraceptives, personal preference and perceived economic benefits. There is the need to educate women on how to prevent sexual abuse and also on proper use of contraceptive for those who may want to engage in sexual intercourse, but may not be ready to get married.","PeriodicalId":265152,"journal":{"name":"The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134467145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Imperative of Restructuring and Conflict Management in Nigeria 尼日利亚重组和冲突管理的必要性

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Pub Date : 2019-11-01 DOI: 10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0240)

C. Poroma, Dorka Godbless Deedam, Victor Owonaro Jerry-Abredi

{"title":"The Imperative of Restructuring and Conflict Management in Nigeria","authors":"C. Poroma, Dorka Godbless Deedam, Victor Owonaro Jerry-Abredi","doi":"10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0240)","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36108/njsa/9102/71(0240)","url":null,"abstract":"The study examines the Nigerian State and the imperative of restructuring as conflict management strategy towards peace-building. The study adopts an expository and descriptive analytical framework. It traces the persistent conflicts and agitations to the dysfunctional structure of the Federal system and argues that historically, Nigeria is fraught with conflicts, some of them life threatening, others minor and pedestrian. It maintains that the imperative of restructuring is a sine-quo-non to sustainable conflict management and peace-building that will develop constructive relationships across ethnic and national boundaries to resolve injustice and transform structural conditions that generates deadly conflict. It revealed that the challenge facing the Nigerian nation is how to make conflicts constructive rather than destructive, marginal rather than fundamental, peripheral rather than pivotal. The study suggests that the Nigerian State needs attitudinal restructuring and systemic framework that will guarantee economic and political freedom of the minorities and the marginalized within the sovereign State and built a pluralist democratic State where the rights of all citizens are respected. It also seek to blend power with principle and reconcile authority with freedom, and put a robust peace infrastructure in place to play a preventive and mitigating role.","PeriodicalId":265152,"journal":{"name":"The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121021435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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