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 catalogueAttachment styles as correlate of conflict resolution in close relationship among undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 23960-23969 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.11
The study examined the relationship between attachment styles and conflict resolution strategies among undergraduates in close relationships at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The objectives were to assess the levels of attachment styles and conflict resolution strategies, investigate gender differences, and explore the relationship between att...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Human development, gender inequality, and corruption dynamics: Implications for achieving SDG 5 in Sub-Saharan Africa
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 24142-24155 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.27
The paper will discuss the interaction between human development and gender inequality and corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa and their implications to realizing Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5: Gender Equality). The human development, through indicators like health, education and standard of living is not equal in the region and also the gender disparit...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Interventions for improving the uptake of HIV testing among men who have sex with men in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23615-23652 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.23
HIV testing is the foundation of the HIV cascade, informing treatment initiation and viral load sup-pression. It is particularly critical for key populations such as men who have sex with men (MSM), who face a disproportionate burden of HIV due to systemic barriers including stigma, discrimination, and legal hindrances. These challenges limit access to HIV t...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Admission matrix as predictor of students’ enrolment in southwest education colleges, Nigeria
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 23994-24009 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.14
Given the challenges facing Colleges of Education in Nigeria in the 21st century and their crucial role in enhancing the country's global educational recognition, scholars have sought to examine the factors contributing to low student enrollment in these institutions. To address these concerns, this study examines the admission matrix as a predictor of stude...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)The relationship between adult attachment, perceived discrimination based on sexual orientation, and depression among lesbian students, and the mediating effects of perceived discrimination
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 24162-24172 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.29
Seventy- eight participants were conveniently recruited and through referral, participants completed an online questionnaire. The study used cross-sectional, correlational research design was used within the quantitative research method. Convenience and snow-ball sampling were used. Bivariate analysis was conducted to investigate the correlation between stud...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Exploring local community beliefs: Stakeholder perceptions of LGBTQI+ acceptance in Nigeria
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 23860-23876 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.1
In the past few decades, the world has seen progressive and regressive movements in the acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons as well as the acknowledgment of their rights. This study explores the perceptions of various stakeholders regarding LGBTQI+ acceptance in Nigeria. This study employs a descriptive research ...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Intersectionality in the humanities: Teaching at the crossroads of race, gender, and class in Africa
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.26
The concept of intersectionality has emerged as a critical framework for examining the interconnected nature of race, gender, and class in shaping human experiences, identities, and systems of power. Within the African humanities, teaching at the intersection of these categories presents both theoretical and pedagogical challenges, as well as opportunities f...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Factors influencing the use of family planning methods for prevention of pregnancy among undergraduate students: A scoping review
Volume 23 / Issue 1 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i1.22
Background: The number of unwanted pregnancies among students in institutions of higher learning around the world continues toincrease each year, despite the accessibility of family planning methods, highlighting persistent gaps in knowledge and use. Previous studies have examined specific factors influencing contraceptive use, but few have comprehensively a...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Role of hair in the perception of beauty among black women in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.40
Black women face societal pressure of being expected to be beautiful. Beauty has been found to be subjective, contextual, personal, (a) political and perceptive. In the quest to be or enhance their beauty, one area many black women constantly navigate is between their own natural hair and other hair types, which include weaves. The media and other beauty hou...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Governance, institutions and community resilience in rural Uganda and South Africa: A comparative analysis
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.33
This comparative study examines how governance structures, institutional dynamics, and community engagement shape rural resilience in Uganda and South Africa. The study drew on qualitative data collected from Alfred Nzo District (South Africa) and Isingiro and Kisoro Districts (Uganda). It employed institutional theory and network governance theory, in conju...
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