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 catalogueBeing a male student-parent in an institution of higher learning in South Africa: Experience from the University of Venda
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.6
This study used the case of ten male undergraduate students at the University of Venda, to interrogate the experiences of male students parenting in South Africa’s institutions of higher learning. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews. Three main questions guided the study: What are the challenges faced by male student parents parenting their...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Literature and gender in the 21<sup>st</sup> century: A womanist reading of Mariama Ba’s <i>So Long a Letter</i> and Razinat Talatu Mohammed’s <i>The Travails of a First Wife</i>
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22984-22989 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.11
The call for an Afrocentric feminist theory that will consider both gender and cultural issues, as it relates to the African woman came to be the impetus that led to the evolution of Womanism. Thus, this paper explores gender issues in the 21st century Nigerian literature. Mariama Ba’s So Long a Letter and Razinat T Mohammed’s The Travails of a First Wife ar...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Assessing HR processes and practices in Ghanaian Technical Universities as a precursor to HRIS adoption
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.27
This study investigates the readiness of Ghanaian technical universities for Human Resource Information System (HRIS) adoption, focusing on how existing human resource processes and practices shape digital transformation. Guided by the pragmatist research philosophy, a mixed-methods design was employed to capture both measurable trends and in-depth instituti...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Gender and forced migration in the Horn of Africa. Issues and needed action
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23681-23696 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.26
Forced migration in the Horn of Africa continues to disproportionately affect women and girls, subject-ing them to specific vulnerabilities such as gender-based violence, economic marginalization, and re-stricted access to health, education, and legal services. Despite increased humanitarian attention, there remains overwhelming evidence of the systemic negl...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Intimate partner violence and academic performance in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions within the context of Federal University Oye Ekiti
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22906-22915 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.4
The intimate partner violence is so rife in and around the universities that it has tremendous public health and academic implications worldwide. This study investigated the occurrence and involvement of IPV on academic performance in the ambit of Federal University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria. The study uses an explorative research design which integrates both quali...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Pronunciation challenges of English vowels among South African foundation students: Phonological interference and pedagogical implications
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.14
The accurate pronunciation of English vowels is central to intelligible speech and academic success in multilingual higher education environments. This study examines the pronunciation challenges faced by foundation students at a South African university, focusing on how first language interference and limited phonetic training affect the production of Engli...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Modern contraception: unmet needs and barrier to access among women of reproductive age in an IDP camp, North Central Nigeria
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 23922-23931 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.7
Introduction: Family planning is one of the most proven and cost-effective way to reduce unsafe abortions and maternal mortality. In times of humanitarian crisis, women are at risk of unwanted pregnancies and pregnancy related deaths due to lack of access to adequate family planning services in addition to other health care services Methodology: A descriptiv...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Re-enfranchising the arts into the mission of human wellness
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23799-23809 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.34
The battle among epochs, generations and world views orchestrated by the inevitable intraspecific com-petition among humans has resulted in fewer scientific solutions regarding what is and what should be allowed into modern approaches to health and wellness. In this qualitative study, the researchers inves-tigated the role of the Arts among humans and their ...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)The duality of constitutional democracy and traditional authority: Implications on rural south african women
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.12
Since the end of apartheid, land redistribution in South Africa has remained one of the most contested and complex policy arenas. Efforts to redistribute land are shaped by two parallel forces: the constitutional commitment to democratic principles and human rights, and the enduring authority of traditional leadership structures. While the Constitution often...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors among young men living in Soweto
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23718-23729 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.29
The global high prevalence of depression among males often goes undiagnosed and untreated, which may explain the high suicide rates among men. Despite this, not adequate attention is paid to this public health challenge, thus, this study was aimed at determining the prevalence and associated fac-tors of depression among young men living in Soweto. A cross-se...
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