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 catalogueManaging the deliberate bias towards advancing the female gender through schooling: a sustainable development decision
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23708-23717 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.28
The paper reflects on whether deliberately advancing the female gender through schooling could not massively and uniquely contribute to the sustainable development agenda. The paper is conceptual and empirical in nature within the qualitative research paradigm. The question guiding the paper is: to what extent can the futuristic decision of deliberately bein...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Building resilience through gender-equitable climate action in sub-Saharan Africa: issues and options
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23564-23575 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.20
The consequences of climate change are far-reaching, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where liveli-hoods largely rely on rain-fed agriculture. This situation presents significant threats to the region's de-velopment and intensifies existing gender inequalities. The varying impacts of climate change on women and men stem from their distinct roles, societal e...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Experiences and coping strategies of caregivers of people with mental illness in Emfuleni Local Municipality, South Africa
Volume 23 / Issue 1 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i1.2
Despite advancements in mental health services, caregivers of individuals with mental illness in South Africa face increasing burdens. This study aimed to describe the experiences and coping strategies of caregivers of people living with mental illness in Emfuleni Local Municipality. A qualitative research approach with a descriptive design was employed. Twe...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)South African university students’ knowledge attitudes and practices of a substance use prevention system: A decolonial feminist critical health psychology approach
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 23902-23910 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.5
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of final-year undergraduate students in critical health psychology regarding substance use and its prevention, within the framework of a critical health psychology curriculum. The research question was: What are the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of South African uni...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Navigating the digital double bind: Gendered self-directed learning and technology-facilitated violence at rural South African Universities
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.32
This conceptual paper examines the ‘digital double bind’ confronting rural learners in South Africa: Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies are promoted as engines of inclusion and self-directed learning, yet they operate within unequal, gendered digital ecologies where technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) is pervasive. Drawing on a ...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)The silent suffering: A theoretical exploration of unacknowledged physical abuse by wives against Nigerian husbands
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 23942-23951 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.9
This paper examines the often overlooked issue of physical abuse by wives against Nigerian husbands, highlighting the widespread silence and underreporting surrounding such experiences. Using Gender Role Theory, Stigma Theory, and the Power and Control Framework, the study explores how cultural expectations, institutional neglect, and societal stigma deter m...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Unleashing the power of proverbs: the impact of traditional wisdom used in “Emahemuhemu” (rummers) Siswati short stories.
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23455-23465 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.12
The usage of proverbs in J.J. Ncongwane et al.'s 1987 Siswati short tale anthology Emahemuhemu is critically examined in this article. The goal is to investigate how proverbs are employed as narrative devices to communicate traditional wisdom, cultural values, and behaviours. Selected proverbs were identified and interpreted using a textual analysis approach...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Realizing the South African multilingualism dream through Kwaito music
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23576-23596 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.21
The multilingual nature of the lyrics in Kwaito music, the popularity of this genre among young South Africans of all races and tribes, the universality and value of music throughout human history provides this genre with the potency for realizing the unitary effort envisaged in the constitution of South Africa. Despite its origin as an art-form invented by ...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Prevalence of mental health disorders among adults in Africa: A scoping review
Volume 23 / Issue 1 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i1.11
The burden of mental health disorders, though a major public health concern globally, is disproportionately high in low- and middle-income countries, including those in Africa. In addition, despite the increased awareness regarding the crisis in mental health, comprehensive data regarding the prevalence and determinants of mental health disorders among adult...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)The rising global threat of sextortion and those originating from Nigeria: Gender and behavioral perspectives
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 24099-24106 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.23
Sextortion, a blend of sexual abuse and extortion, is an emerging cybercrime exploiting digital platforms. This article examines the rising incidence of cyber sextortion in Nigeria, emphasizing its gender-specific impacts and behavioral consequences. Increasingly, cases reported in developed countries have been traced to perpetrators operating from Nigeria l...
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