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 catalogueSex differences and correlations of cognitive performance with physical activity and obesity indices among healthy young adults in Kano, Nigeria
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 24010-24020 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.15
Understanding sex differences in cognition, physical activity and obesity measures among young and middle-aged adults in Sub-Saharan Africa, which has been inconsistently reported, may provide insight into early cognitive decline and inform gender-specific preventive strategies. This has served as the justification for this study. A descriptive cross-section...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Factors influencing parent-adolescent communication regarding HIV related issues: Scoping review
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 24021-24035 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.16
Background: Effective parent-adolescent communication plays a crucial role in preventing HIV, especially during adolescence, a stage marked by heightened curiosity, risk-taking behaviour, and exploration of sexual activity. Even though many adolescents are sexually active, research indicates that communication between parents and adolescents about HIV-relate...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Gender representation and multi-partner fertility: A social constructivist view of 'A tribe called Judah'
Volume 23 / Issue 1 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i1.7
In international relations, films have become mirrors through which we view the world and examine social narratives or phenomena in the global arena. While polygamy and polyandry are common in some parts of Africa, Multi-Partner Fertility (MPF) was linked to widowhood and remarriage; the practice of unmarried females having children by different men was unco...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Navigating ethical considerations in educational action research: A systematic review
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.30
Action research is an increasingly popular method in educational inquiry but presents unique ethical challenges due to its participatory and context-specific nature. This systematic review aims to identify key ethical principles, guidelines, and best practices for conducting action research in high school and higher education settings. A comprehensive search...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Influence of Tshikona traditional dance on youth behaviour at Mukumbani village, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23380-23394 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.7
The change in times has been affecting various aspects of life which include culture and tradition. Tshi-kona traditional dance has been a part of the Vhavenda cultural identity thus having an impact on the lives of young men who take part in the dance and the community at large. As the world becomes more modernised, the traditional aspect of life is likely ...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Factors contributing to inequality and gender-based violence in South Africa: a comprehensive post COVID-19 analysis
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23320-23334 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.3
The prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa remains a critical challenge that the country is faced with. Recent data highlights that despite interventions, GBV rates continue to rise, par-ticularly in marginalized communities. This mixed model desktop study sought to conduct a post Covid-19 comprehensive analysis to find out the factors con...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Mental health nurses: Relapse of mental health care users post rehabilitation
Volume 23 / Issue 1 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i1.18
Background: Mental health care users (MHCUs) are usually admitted to mental health care facilities when they relapse. MHCUs who abuse illicit substances get admitted to a special ward in the hospital specifically for drug detoxification for six weeks. Despite thorough recovery programs, there is still rapid post-discharge relapse among MHCUs with high access...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Naming power: Patriarchy, gender inequality and development in Tshivenḓa personal names
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 24107-24113 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.24
This study explores how patriarchal ideologies are embedded and perpetuated through Tshivenḓa naming practices and how these practices negatively impact productivity. The study examines how socialisation through names perpetuate patriarchy to individuals, families and the society at large and how it subsequently infiltrates broader societal sectors such as t...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Family support needs for people living with hypertension
Volume 23 / Issue 1 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i1.23
Hypertension, a non-communicable disease (NCD), poses a public health threat globally, especially in low-middleincome countries, including Ghana. Family members contribute immensely to the management of chronic diseases such as hypertension. To achieve optimal control of hypertension, a Psychoeducational programme may be adopted as a non-pharmacological stra...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)The dissimilarities of the underachieving secondary schools: A critical evaluation
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.18
This paper investigates if what removes underachievement in one secondary school could do the same in another irrespective of the gender of learners at the school. The paper was motivated by diverse discourses about learner-underachievement being uniquely institutional instead of being multi-institutional. This paper is conceptual and empirical in nature wit...
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