Internet Addiction among University Students: Causes, Consequences, and the Role of Cyber Counseling

This study explores the prevalence of internet addiction among undergraduate students in Kwara State and examines the potential effectiveness of cyber counselling in addressing this issue. The paper commences by providing a precise definition of internet addiction, proceeds to assess its prevalence among undergraduates in Kwara State, conducts an in-depth review of existing research on the factors contributing to internet addiction, and outlines the adverse consequences associated with excessive internet use among students. Based on this thorough analysis, the research emphasizes the crucial role that cyber counsellors, professionals trained to offer therapeutic guidance and support for individuals struggling with internet addiction, can play in helping individuals manage their addiction and improve their overall well-being. Furthermore, the study advocates for a collaborative approach, bringing together cyber counsellors, educational institutions, and other relevant organizations, to raise awareness about the risks of internet addiction and to develop initiatives and policies that promote a healthier and more balanced internet usage among student population

A CORRELATIONAL STUDY ON SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-HARM BEHAVIOR AMONG UNDREGRADUATES IN KWARA STATE, Nigeria

Self as become a Para- suicidal act among undergraduates in Nigeria Universities. Despite the enormous efforts of the government and the other educational stakeholders to eradicate this scourge, this challenge skyrockets day in and out. In order to proffer solution to this problem in a subjective manner, this study aimed at viewing self-esteem as a predictor of self-harm behaviour among undergraduates in Kwara State. Descriptive survey of correlational type was adopted for this research. Multistage random sampling technique was used to select 382 undergraduates from public and private universities in Kwara State. Two research instruments were used for data collection. They are Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Assessment Tool (NSSI-AT). Research questions were raised; main and operational hypotheses were formulated to guide this study. Descriptive statistics of frequency counts mean and percentages were used to answer the research questions while inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to test the generated research hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Results showed that there was significant relationship between self-esteem and self-harm behaviour among undergraduates in Kwara State (calculated r-value of 0. 657 critical value of .000).there was relative contributions of the dependent variables on self halm behaviour. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Government as well as other educational stakeholders should work harmoniously and supportive in boosting undergraduates self-esteem.               KEYWORDS: self-esteem, self –harm, behaviour, undergraduates

Stress level and academic performance of university students in Kwara State, Nigeria

This study examined the relationship between level of stress and students’ academic performance in Universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Proportional stratified random sampling was used to select 300 students for the study. A “Students’ Stress Level Questionnaire (SSLQ)” and “Students’ Academic Performance proforma (SAPP)” was used to collect data. The instruments were validated by experts in educational management and counselling and a test-re-test reliability procedure was used to determine their reliability. Descriptive statistics were used to answer the research questions while Pearson product-moment correlation statistic was used to test the research hypotheses stated. The findings were that a significant relationship exists between the stress level and academic performance of the students. There is also a significant relationship between level of personal stress, interpersonal stress, environmental stress, achievement stress and academic performance. Therefore, it was recommended that the universities organize stress management seminars and workshops in collaboration with the Counselling and Human Development department. It is also recommended that university administrators make the learning environment conducive to boost academic performance and reduce stress.Keywords: Stress; Academic performance; Student affair