Neurobiology and Physical Abuse on The Neglect of Emotional Wellbeing of Students of Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta State
Abstract
The study investigated the influence of child abuse and neglect on the emotional well-being of students of Federal Polytechnic Orogun. Two research questions with corresponding hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted an Expo-factor research design. The population of this study comprised 136 undergraduate students of Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta State. All the 136 respondents served as sample size. A census sampling technique was used to select undergraduate students. Instrument title: “Influence of Child Abuse and Neglect on the Emotional Well-Being of Students Questionnaire (ICANEWBSQ)” was used for data collection. Two experts validated the instrument designed. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient method established a reliability index of 0.86. Out of 136 copies of the instrument administered, 130 copies were retrieved. Simple percentage answered research questions while Chi-Square tested hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that respondents are of opinion that prevalent types of child abuse and neglect experienced by students include physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, parental neglect and verbal abuse and also, respondents are of opinion that how child abuse and neglect impact the mental health outcomes of students at Federal Polytechnic Orogun include; increased depression, higher anxiety level, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), difficulty in emotional regulation, and impaired academic performance. The study recommended among others that administration at Federal Polytechnic Orogun should be proactive in implementing mandatory training for faculty, staff, and students to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect and also to build awareness and equip the campus community with the knowledge to identify and report abuse.
Keywords
Influence of Child Abuse, Neglect on the Emotional Well-Being of Students.
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IRE Journals:
EKEVWO, Precious Ogheneruona , ARIENMUGHARE, Emmanuel
"Neurobiology and Physical Abuse on The Neglect of Emotional Wellbeing of Students of Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 1 2025 Page 1177-1186
IEEE:
EKEVWO, Precious Ogheneruona , ARIENMUGHARE, Emmanuel
"Neurobiology and Physical Abuse on The Neglect of Emotional Wellbeing of Students of Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(1)
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