Gender and Behaviour
Published in June and December since 2003, Gender and Behaviour grew from the Network of Psychological Studies of Women Issues at the Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan.
The journal presents interdisciplinary research on gender, human behaviour, society, and development, with contributions from scholars in Africa and across the world.
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Open this journal in the full catalogueExploring animal traits to decode masculinities: A critical conscientisation journey towards self-awareness and identity development
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24802-24811 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.1
Opinions on masculinities are varied. Some highlight the toxicity associated with certain expressions of masculinity,while others argue cultural considerations. It is crucial to understand how men, often at the centre of these debates,perceive and enact masculinity in both their personal identities and social interactions. This paper explores masculinitythro...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Unsafe spaces: Spatial hotspots of sexual assault against disabled female students at an institution of higher learning
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 25114-25021 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.31
Sexual assault remains a pervasive problem within institutions of higher learning, yet disabled female students are disproportionately affected and yet underrepresented in research. This paper examines the spatial hotspots where sexual assault occurs against disabled female students at the University of Limpopo using a qualitative phenomenological design. Th...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Exploring design and usability barriers limiting female condom use for HIV prevention among female students at a rural higher education institution in South Africa
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24956-24965 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.15
Adolescent girls and young women carry a disproportionate burden of HIV and AIDS worldwide, with South Africaamong the most affected countries. Even though it is the only female-initiated method providing dual protection againstHIV and unintended pregnancy, the female condom remains underused and inconsistently adopted, despite proveneffectiveness and availa...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Healthcare experiences of sexual and gender minorities in Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24882-24890 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.8
Healthcare experiences among sexual and gender minorities warrant close attention. Although these populationsface specific vulnerabilities, their experiences vary considerably across countries. This scoping review aimed to mapthe current state of knowledge on healthcare experiences of sexual and gender minorities in sub-Saharan Africa. Wesearched MEDLINE, CI...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Gender difference in sleep pattern and psychological disorders among undergraduate students
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24891-24901 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.9
Background: Sleep disturbances and psychological disorders are increasingly prevalent among undergraduate students, with implications for academic functioning and overall well-being. This study examined the prevalence of sleepdisturbances and psychological disorders, and the influence of gender and sleep patterns on psychological disorders among undergraduat...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Investigating gender-based violence perpetuated against men: Literature review
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 25076-25081 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.27
Apparently, gender dynamics are experiencing a paradigm shift that incrementally sees men as victims of gender-based violence, a phenomenon largely ignored in academic discourse and policy responses. This is perhaps giving the phenomenon an opportunity to thrive unabetted. Gender-based violence against men is examined in this review of the literature, with a...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Revisiting the death penalty in South Africa: Reassessing punishment and deterrence
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24865-24873 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.6
One of the earliest justifications for the death penalty is retribution, predicated on the premise that punishment ought to be equivalent to the offense committed. The appeal of retribution relies largely on the fact that numerous communities equate justice with proportional punishment. Since the death penalty guarantees that the offender faces the most seve...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Exploring the impact of Post-COVID-19 on women's livelihood: socio-economic challenges and well-being in Nigeria
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 25035-25043 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.23
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the economic livelihoods of women, exacerbating existing gender inequalities in Nigeria. This study explores the socio-economic challenges faced by women in both formal and informal sectors during and after the pandemic. In-depth interviews conducted with 60 women across six states in South-Western Nigeria reveal ...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Navigating the anthropological narrative of the Mkhambathini women “breadwinners” on the impact of COVID-19 on them and their households
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24921-24929 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.12
In this dispensation of dealing with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the global quest to advance the trajectory of women’s contribution to society, this paper presents the impact of COVID-19 on rural African women in Mkhambathini municipality, Pietermaritzburg South Africa. A survey of literature on the impacts of COVID-19 reveals a gap in studie...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Coping strategies used by undergraduate student nurses during clinical placement: Narrative review
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24844-24854 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.4
Introduction: Clinical teaching and learning are fundamental components of nursing education, equipping studentswith the skills required to provide safe and effective patient care. However, literature from global and local contextsreveals that nursing students often face stressors in a clinical environment that negatively impact their psychosocialwell-being....
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