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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ACADEMIC ADVISING PRACTICE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIABYREGINA ARUORIWO TOBI-DAVIDMAT. NO. 15PBD01260A Dissertation Submitted to the Department of Psychology, College of Leadership and Development Studies in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of Masters of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Counselling Psychology.Covenant University, OtaJune, 20181DECLARATIONI, Tobi-David, Aruoriwo Regina (15PBD01260) hereby do declare that this research work was carried out by me under the supervision of Dr. Adedayo Odukoya of the Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Ota. I attest that dissertation has not been presented  either wholly or partly for the any of  degree elsewhere.  All the source of data and scholarly information used in this dissertation are duly acknowledged.___________________________Tobi-David Regina                   Signature and Date2ACCEPTANCEThis is to attest that this dissertation is accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the degree of Masters of Arts (M.A.) in Counselling  Psychology  in the department of Psychology, College of Leadership Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota.Mr. Phillip John Ainwokhai______________________(Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies)        Signature/DateProfessor Abiodun H. Adebayo            ______________________(Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies)Signature/Date3CERTIFICATIONI certify that this Study was carried  out by Tobi-David, Aruoriwo Regina with matriculation number 15PBD01260 of the Department of  Psychology certified by me in  partial fulfillment of the award of Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Counselling  Psychology , College of Leadership Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.Dr.  Jonathan Adedayo Odukoya------------------------------------Supervisor Signature and DateDr. Gbadebo Adejumo                     --------------------------------------Head of Department Signature and Date4-------------------------------------------------------------------------------External Examiner Signature and DateDEDICATIONThis project work is dedicated to the Almighty God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, the Giver and Sustainer of life who enabled me to commence and finish this programme.I also dedicate the work to my caring and supportive husband, Mr. Oluwatobi David for his understanding and endurance throughout the period of this programme.5ACKNOWLEDGEMENTFirst and foremost, I acknowledge my heavenly father, God Almighty for His loving kindness, mercies and divine enablement throughout the period of this programme.I acknowledge the Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo,  my supervisor, Dr. Jonathan Adedayo Odukoya for his guidance and valuable contributions.  I also wish to acknowledge my dearest husband, Mr. Oluwatobi David for being there for me all the time, his moral and financial support.  My gratitude goes to my lovely children, Oluwadarasimi, Temilayo and Yondafoluwa for their prayers and support.I also want to acknowledge all the faculty in the Department of Psychology, the HOD, Dr. Gbadebo Adejumo, Prof. Aize Obayan, Prof. Olujide  Adekeye, Prof. Gesinde, Dr. Adeusi, Dr. Elegbeye, Dr. Olowokere, Dr. Ben Agoha, Dr. David Igbokwe and Dr. Evuboma for their support and assistance. 6I wish also to specially thank my brothers and sisters, Chief James Omovre, David Omovre, Victor Eruewo, Mrs. Racheal Osibi, and Helen Itoje for their support.I wish to acknowledge my Boss the Vice-Chancellor, Prof AAA. Atayero, DVCO, Prof. Omole, Prof. Adetiba, Director, CSIS, Dr. Anake, Dean, Student Affairs, SAR-VCO, Mr. Joshua Ogaga-oghene, Mr. Samuel Akinwale and all the staff of the Vice-Chancellor’s office for their support.TABLE OF CONTENTTitle PageiDeclarationiiAcceptanceiiiCertificationivDedicationviAcknowledgementsviiTable of ContentviiList of Tablesix7AbstractxCHAPTER ONE:  INTRODUCTION1⦁ Background to the Study1⦁ Statement of Problem3⦁ Objectives5⦁ Research Questions5⦁ Research Hypothesis6⦁ Significance of the Study6⦁ Scope of the Study6⦁ Operational Definition of Terms7CHAPTER TWO:  REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE82.1  Empirical Review of Literature on Academic Advising82.2  Theories that support Academic Advising1382.3  Definition and Description of Academic Advising152.4 Academic Advising process172.5 Models of Academic Advising182.6 Developmental Advising182.7 Prescriptive Advising192.8 Intrusive Advising192.9. Strength Based Advising202.10. History of Academic Advising 202.11. NACADA Concept of Academic Advising 212.12. Organizational Model for Advising232.13.  The Goals and Role of the Academic Adviser23CHAPTER THREE:  RESEARCH METHODOLOGY263.1 Research Design263.2 Population of the Study263.3. Sample and Sampling Techniques273.4. Sample Distribution273.5  Instrumentation                                                 283.6  Procedure for Data Collection9303.7  Data Analysis31CHAPTER FOUR:  DATA ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS334.1 Results334.2 Research Question One334.3 Research Questions Two344.4 Hypothesis Testing and Analysis of Empirical Results354.5. Focused Group Discussion and Interview Results414.6. Summary of Focused Group Interviews and Discussions47CHAPTER FIVE:  SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS485.1 Summary of Findings485.2 Discussions495.3 Recommendations535.4  Limitation of  Study545.5  Suggestions for Further Research555.6. Conclusion55105.6  Contribution to Knowledge55 References             56Appendix59List of f Tables                                                                                                                        6011LISTS OF TABLESTable 1:  Sample distribution ………………………………………………………………..27Table 2: Faculty advisers’ distribution …………………………………………….…….…. 27Table 3: Faculty by Gender distribution ………………………………………………...…. 28Table 4: Data Analysis ……………………………………………………………….….…. 32Table 5: Students perception of the quality of Academic advising practice      (Covenant University) ……………………………………………………………….33Table 6: Student perception of the quality of Academic advising practice(University of Lagos) ……………………………………………………………….34Table 7:  Rating of Advisers’ skills (Covenant)……………………….…………………….34Table 8:  Rating of Advising skills (University of Lagos) ...………………………………  35Table 9:  Knowledge of University requirements (Covenant………………………………  35Table 10: Knowledge of University requirements (University of 12Lagos).…………………..35Table 11: Knowledge of university’s requirement for 2 universities ……………………….37Table 12: Faculty Advisers possession of advising skills (Covenant)……………………... 37Table 13: Faculty Advisers possession of advising skills (University of Lagos…………….37Table 14. Faculty Advisers possession of advising skills for 2 universities……………..….38Table 15: Faculty Advisers possession of advising skills ……………….……..…………...39Table 16:Impact of formal training on academic advising(Covenant……………………….38Table 17: :Impact of formal training on academic advising (University of Lagos …………39Table 18: Gender difference………………………………………………………………….40Table 19: University type ……………………………………………………………..……..40Table 20: Summary of  Focused  group discussions and interviews …………………..….....47Abstract13Academic advising is an important component of a university’s structure that assist students to realize their potentials and fulfill their educational, career and professional goals.  This study investigated academic advising practice in public and private universities in Nigeria.  It sought to determine students’ and faculty advisers’ perception of academic advising practice. Survey research design was used.  Questionnaire and focused group discussions were used to collect data. Students from two universities participated in focus group discussions of 10 students per group.   Faculty advisers participated in individual in-depth interview. Random and split sampling techniques were used to select students and faculty advisers. A total of 560 undergraduate students (296 males and 264 females) and 85 faculty advisers (49 males and 36 females) completed the questionnaire to examined academic advising practice (AAP) in Nigerian universities. The data collected were analysed using regression and multi-variance to test the hypotheses while content analysis was used to explore the narratives of the focused group discussions. Some of the findings were that: Academic advising is at the developing stage and majority of the students 389 (85%) were of the opinion that academic advising practice in Nigerian universities was moderate. Advisers knowledge of university’s requirements [F(1,518) = 91.804, P<0.01]. Faculty Advisers’ skills [F(1,203) = 199.984, P<0.01)], and  university type(t=4.76) all have significant impact on the academic advising practice. Gender effect was only significant in the use of advising skills (t = 2.088).  This study concludes that Advisers’ skills and knowledge are essential in academic advising practice. It was recommended that universities should establish Academic Advising centers because of its inherent benefits to students. 14

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