AFRICAN JOURNAL FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES OF SOCIAL ISSUES

INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN ADEOYO HOSPITAL IBADAN, OYO STATE

Shyngle K. Balogun, Lydia Jesutofunmi ADELADAN , Adebisi M. ADEYEMO — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

For women, being pregnant and waiting for the birth of their child are fascinating times. It has also been demonstrated that this is a sensitive period when women may be more vulnerable to psychological problems. Therefore, this study examines the influence of psychosocial factors on psychological well-being among pregnant women n Adeoyo hospital Ibadan, Oyo state. Nigeria

The study utilized cross-sectional survey design and one hundred and forty-five participants were purposively selected from a government hospital in Ibadan south-west local government. Data were collected using a 51-item structured questionnaire with five scales.

One hypothesis was tested using multiple regression analysis at p<0.05 level of significance. The result revealed that there was significant joint influence of social support, marital satisfaction , job satisfaction and psychological wellbeing [F(4,145) =6.50, R² = .12; p<.05] with the variables accounting for 12% of the variance in psychological wellbeing Further results show that marital satisfaction (?=-.45; p<.01) significantly independently predicted psychological wellbeing.

The result showed that women who are not martially satisfied, who lacks social support and who are not satisfied with their job will experience psychological distress and this result revealed how these factors predicted psychological wellbeing. Therefore, psychologist, and other professionals should put measures in place to reduce marital dissatisfaction among couples in order to have a healthy psychological wellbeing during pregnancy so that their mental health will preserved to avoid peripartum depression.

Key words: pregnant women, psychological well-being, marital satisfaction, psychosocial factors and psychological distress.

DETERMINANTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ANXIETY : IMPACT OF SOME PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ORGANISATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS AMONG STAFF OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NASARAWA, NIGERIA

Akeem A. KENKU, Tobechi L. UZOIGWE — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Over the years, both psychological and organisational factors has assumed great importance in determining attitude towards new technology. This study investigates the impact of psychological and organisational factors as predictors of artificial intelligence (AI) anxiety among staff of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa. The study adopted cross-sectional survey design. Eighty-four (84) workers were sample randomly from among the workers in the tertiary institution. Four standardized instruments were used to measure both the independent and dependent variables. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested using multiple regression analysis. Result showed that 15.5% of the participants showed high AI anxiety. The researchers found that resilience, resistance to change and organizational ethical climate jointly predicted artificial intelligence anxiety. Result, further indicates a significant independent prediction of predictors variables on criterion variable, while ethical climate did not predict on artificial intelligence anxiety among staff. Based these results, the study recommend that human resources managers should consider enrollment of workers that shows high resilience and low resistance to change during recruitment, Moreover, management should organize interventions to improve resilience and encourage positive attitude towards change should be carried out before introducing AI to the organisation

COVID-19 PANDEMIC AS A THREAT TO AFRICAN SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT: INSIGHTS FROM NIGERIA

Idowu JOHNSON — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Disease outbreak or any form of pandemic is not strange to the global community. However, it is the management techniques and control that mostly concern the international community, especially the World Health Organization (WHO). The coronavirus (COVID-19) which began in the city of Wuhan, Hubei, China in late 2019 spread to every continent on the globe. The pandemic did not just cause disruption in the global order, it also had a profound impact on economy, peace and security across the globe. This paper seeks to examine the impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s security and development, with Nigeria as a case study. The paper argues that the outbreak of the pandemic exposed Africa’s unpreparedness in managing emergencies, which the pandemic exemplified. While most of the developed countries had in place policy measures to control the spread of the virus, Africa as a vulnerable continent with poor health sector and limited economic resources was unable to roll out effective preventive measures. Africa was initially presumed to be immune to the COVID-19, but the upsurge in the number of those who tested positive and the number of casualties became worrisome. For Nigeria, the pandemic has impacted negatively leading to criminal activities, insecurity, economic crisis, unemployment, job cuttings, food crisis and high cost of living. The lockdown measures imposed by Nigeria further disrupted the educational system where access to virtual learning is really non-existent. The paper concludes that the COVID-19 pandemic should be a lesson for Africa, including Nigeria. Therefore, Africa needs to promote local research initiative, home grown management strategy and investment in local technology in order to combat or control future outbreak of global pandemics.

Key words: Nigeria, Covid-19 Pandemic, Africa, Security, Development

HEALTH ANXIETY AND STRESS AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS DURING COVID-19 IN CAPE COAST, GHANA.

BAABA NZIMA-MENSAH BRIDGETTE , ANTHONY K NKYI — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The aim of this study was to investigate experiences of Health Anxiety and Stress during the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare professionals in selected hospitals in the Cape Coast Metropolis. This study adopted the Descriptive survey design. The Multistage Sampling technique was used to select 322 health professionals. The health professionals included Medical Officers, Physician Assistants and Nurses. Data analyses were gathered using the Health Anxiety Inventory (HAI-SF) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Analyses were done using mean and standard deviation, ANOVA and Pearson Correlation Coefficient. The findings showed that healthcare professionals in the Cape Coast Metropolis experienced low levels of health anxiety and stress during the current COVID-19 pandemic. There were no significant differences in the experiences of health anxiety and stress with regard to the categories of health professionals. The results revealed that health anxiety and stress were not significantly correlated. Further empirical studies are needed to understand why anxiety may not necessarily be related to stress. The findings of the study provide insight into the impact of COVID-19 on the psychological wellbeing of health professionals involved in the care of patients with COVID-19. The current study provides new knowledge for health professioanls and other stakeholders.

Keywords: Health anxiety, stress, health professionals, COVID-19

BURNOUT OF TRAFFIC MANAGERS AND ITS EFFECT ON ROAD SAFETY: EVIDENCE FROM LAGOS STATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

Olayinka Yusuf SHOLESI, Ibraheem Forson ABDUL-AZEEZ, Ifeoluwa Oluwaseyi DOPAMU — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Chronic work place stress which is caused by the burnout syndrome, has become one of the most psychological occupational hazard affecting traffic managers in a highly populated city like Lagos state. The study examined Burnout of traffic managers and its effect on road safety. The study adapted the descriptive survey research design, convenient sampling technique was used to sleeted fifty respondents for the study Google form questionnaire were sent to fifty traffic managers in strategic location in Lagos State. Three hypotheses were tested using Pearson product moment correlation and multiple regression using S.P.S.S 27.0 version. The findings revealed that there is a 50-2% moderate relationship between exhaustion and road safety, and 68.4% strong relationship between mental distance and road safety. The findings further reveled that exhaustion and mental distance account for 47.3% of road safety which is the combined effect of the indicators of burnout on road safety. The study concluded that increased mental distance of traffic managers caused by energy depletion, exhaustion and distraction is having a negative effect on safety of lifes and properties on Lagos roads. However the study recommended among others that the traffic management authority should adopt flexible work practices and work life balance options such as self roistering (exchange shifts, shift picking) also they should organize regular fitness exercise, medical and psychological check up for their staffs to ensure they are fit and healthy for the job.

Keyboards: Burnout, Road Safety, Exhaustion, Mental distance, Traffic Managers.

PERCEIVED OCCUPATIONAL RISK AND CORRUPTION TOLERANCE IN HEALTHCARE WORKERS: MEDIATORY ROLES OF PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

Adepeju OGUNGBAMILA, Bolanle OGUNGBAMILA, Tolulope Abraham AJILEYE — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Corruption and its tolerance may worsen the negative consequences of the mass exodus of healthcare workers on the remaining employees and the recipients of their services, especially in the face of inadequate organizational support. This study, therefore, investigated how perceived occupational risk (perceived work safety risk and work-related abuse and threats) predict corruption tolerance; and whether perceived organizational support mediated the relationships. This cross-sectional survey was conducted among 388 healthcare workers (168 males; 220 females) of three large public healthcare facilities in southwestern Nigeria. The participants responded to measures of perceived work safety, work-related abuse and threats, perceived organizational support, and corruption tolerance. Results of the 3-step hierarchical multiple regression showed that corruption tolerance significantly increased as healthcare workers felt unsafe and were abused and threatened at work. However, healthcare workers became significantly intolerant of corruption as the level at which they felt that the organization supported and was concerned about their well-being increased. As indicated in the results of Baron and Kenny’s mediation test, perceived organizational support significantly mediated the relationships of perceived work safety risk and work-related abuse and threats with corruption tolerance in such a way that when healthcare workers felt supported and appreciated at work, they tended to be less tolerant of corruption despite the perceived unsafe, abusive and threatening work environment. Consequently, managers of healthcare facilities should, engage in deliberate and overt efforts that reduce perceived occupational risk and discourage behaviors that threaten the physical and psychological well-being of healthcare workers in order to reduce corruption tolerance among healthcare workers.

Key words: corruption, perceived support, work safety risk, threat, health worker, Nigeria

PROMOTING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IN ADULT LEARNING: THE COUNSELLOR’S PERSPECTIVE

Moruf Adebayo ABIDOGUN, Malik Adekunle MUMUNI — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This abstract explores the vital role of counsellors in enhancing emotional well-being among adult learners. Investigating various dimensions of the counsellor’s perspective, the paper addresses mindfulness practices as tools for stress management, strategies for creating supportive learning communities, and the facilitation of peer support networks. The importance of personalized counselling sessions to address individual challenges was emphasized. Furthermore, the paper delves into common emotional challenges faced by adult learners, highlighting the counsellor’s role in alleviating issues like anxiety and self-doubt. The emphasis on emotional well-being and academic success, alongside the incorporation of positive psychology principles and cultural sensitivity in counselling. The paper concludes by exploring the emotional adjustment of adults transitioning from work to learning, acknowledging the impact of technology on emotional well-being. In essence, it underscores the counsellor’s pivotal role in cultivating a nurturing and emotionally supportive environment for adult learners.

Keywords: Emotional well-being, Adult Learning, and Counsellor’s Perspective

INLAND DRY PORTS: MECHANISMS FOR IMPROVED INLAND FREIGHT DISTRIBUTION IN NIGERIA

Gabriel M ETO, Eric. B. EYO — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study focuses on inland dry ports as mechanisms for enhancing inland freight distribution in Nigeria. It examines how a well thought-out and functional IDP would facilitate improved logistics solutions for shippers in the port’s hinterland and serve as mechanisms through which inland freight distribution could be facilitated in Nigeria. The concept of Distance Decay provides the framework for this paper, which used descriptive survey approach and simple random sampling to produce a sample of 343 out of a population of 1412. The data was analyzed using simple percentage. The findings show that for IDPs to play their role effectively, they must be directly linked with multimodal transport system to seaports. This would enable them to improve the efficiency of seaports, reduce transport costs and transit time for shippers, attract more investment to the hinterland, relieve seaports from congestion, alleviate pressure on storage space and reduce handling operations. The findings confirmed the role of IDPs as mechanisms through which inland freight distribution could be facilitated in Nigeria. The study shows the three most pressing challenges facing the IDP operation in Nigeria as the absence of rail freight services, lack of regulatory framework for inland dry port development and security challenges on the highway. Therefore the paper concludes that the Federal Government of Nigeria has to address the imbalance in modal split in order to resolve the difficulty in inland freight distribution to IDPs, provide adequate security and rehabilitate the major roads to assure the safe and seamless transportation of freight-ladened vehicles on the highways and institute the regulatory framework that encourages shipping companies to issue Through Bill of Lading to shippers in order address the challenges faced by hinterland-based shippers who incur heavy cost and endure hardship while taking delivery or sending their cargoes through the seaports.

Key words: loading units, investment, Intermodal Transportation, friction, decay

ARTICLE 9 OF THE MAPUTO PROTOCOL AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF POLITICAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN IN NIGERIA

Olubukola S. ADESINA — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Despite numerous commitments by African States to eliminate gender inequality, women continue to be discriminated against in all spheres of life. Women dominate the poverty, illiteracy and unemployment indicators as well as being under-represented in governance. They are also subjected to a lot of harmful cultural practices. Consequently, the African Union adopted one of the world’s most comprehensive and progressive women’s human rights instruments, the Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Women in Africa (‘the Maputo Protocol’) in Maputo, Mozambique on 11 July 2003. The Protocol guarantees extensive rights to African women and girls and includes a number of progressive provisions. It details wide-ranging and substantive human rights for women, covering the entire spectrum of civil, political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights. Nigeria ratified the Maputo Protocol on December 16, 2004, but it is yet to be domesticated. Thus, there have been calls from many quarters, especially civil society organizations, for the country to domesticate and start the implementation of the provisions of the Maputo Protocol. With the aid of Feminist Legal Theory, this study examined the provisions of Article 9 of the Maputo Protocol in light of women's political rights in Nigeria. The study employed a qualitative research approach that incorporates desk research, case studies, and comparative analysis. Two African countries, Rwanda and South Africa, where the protocol has been successfully domesticated, were examined to underscore the importance of domesticating the instrument in ensuring the protection of women's political rights in Nigeria.

Keywords: African Union, Maputo Protocol, Rights of Women, Women and Politics, Nigeria

APATHY TOWARDS COUNSELLING SERVICES AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVEMENT AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA.

Obiageli J. MODEBELU, Catherine N. NWAOBA — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study investigated undergraduates’ apathy towards counselling services and the strategies for improving the counselling services the university of Lagos. Descriptive survey was adopted as the design for the study. The population of the study were all the undergraduate students in the 12 faculties of the university. The sample for the study were 144 (50 male and 94 female) students who were willing to participate in the study using google form. A 30-item questionnaire was designed by the researchers and deployed to the students through their WhatsApp accounts. Data collected were analyzed using frequency, percentages and mean score for the research questions. While the t-test statistics was used in testing the hypotheses stated. The result of the study revealed students are aware that counselling services exist in the university. They however have varied reasons why they do not attend the centre. The respondents suggested establishing counselling units in all the faculties, employing younger counsellors among other strategies for improvement. The test of hypothesis one stated showed a significant difference in the perception of the respondents’ apathy towards counselling based on gender, with a T-test value of -2.7057, P=0.0468 which was significant at 0.05 level of probability (p<0.05). While the test of hypothesis two showed significance influence of religion on students’ apathy towards counselling with a T-test value of 5.3057, P=0.8345, which was significant at 0.05 level of probability (p<0.05). Based on the findings of the study, recommendations were made which include enlightenment programmes, introduction of online counselling, and establishment of counselling units in all the faculties.

Keywords: Apathy, Counselling services, Undergraduates, Strategies, University

ARE ADOLESCENTS’ NEIGHBOURHOOD AREAS AND PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS ACCOUNTABLE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

Olusegun, A. MAYUNGBO — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The issue of substance abuse among the youth population is a global challenge which is dangerous to the lives of young people. However, existing evidence revealed that research emphasis has been on prevalence and the new trends in the substances being abused, to the neglect of the effects of residential neighbourhoods and some other personal factors of victims, which are important for a comprehensive and effective prevention and intervention. This study examined whether neighbourhood effects and other personal factors are capable of predicting substance abuse among adolescents in Nigeria. A sample size of 240 adolescents were randomly selected from private and public schools in Ibadan. A questionnaire on socio-demographic profile, neighbourhood scale, drug abuse scale and Big Five Personality Inventory was administered to the participants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, t-test analysis and regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. Four hypotheses were tested. The results revealed that neighbourhood effects independently predicted substance abuse. Also, participants who scored high on the neighbouhood satisfaction scale reported lower engagement in substance abuse compared to those who scored low on the scale. This outcome is necessary to determine the needed intervention to curb the menace of substance abuse among the youth population. Therefore, counseling centres should be made available in every community and Local Government Areas to assist the youths who are already addicted to drugs.

Keywords : Substance abuse, Neighbourhood effects, Personality Factors, Adolescents.

NON-INVASIVE BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING: A NEW APPROACH FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS

NKEM. A OPARAJI — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

INTRODUCTION

Description: What is Diabetes?

Currently, four main non-communicable diseases (cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes) are becoming global public health concern. The probability of dying from any one of four of them between the ages of 30 and 70 decreased by 22% globally 2000 and 2019 (World Health Organization [WHO] (2023).

Briefly, diabetes is a chronic (long lasting) health condition that affects how our bodies turn food we have eaten into energy (Center for Disease Control [CDC] (2023). The World Health Organization describes it is a chronic condition, which is diagnosed and monitored with blood glucose testing. Ordinarily, our bodies break down the food we eat into sugar (glucose) which is released into our blood stream. When the blood sugar rises, it signals one’s pancreas to release insulin (hormones that regulates blood glucose) which acts like a key to let the blood sugar into our body’s cells for use as energy.

On the other hand, diabetes disease occurs when one’s body does not make enough insulin or can’t even use the insulin released as it should. When there isn’t enough insulin or the cells have stopped responding, too much blood sugar remain in one’s bloodstream. That is, diabetes occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. The common effect of uncontrolled diabetes is hyperglycemia which is also called raised blood or raised blood sugar (CDC & WHO, 2023).

ECHOES OF RESILIENCE: RETELLING THE MEMORIES OF TRAUMA AMONG SURVIVORS OF BOKO HARAM’S VIOLENCE AT THE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTER, EDO-STATE (NIGERIA)

Emmanuel Uchenna CHIDOZIE, Silvana MANDOLESSI, Patrick DEVLIEGER — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The impact of Boko Haram's violence on the general populace has been extensively studied, yet there is a paucity of research addressing the traumas experienced by young women and children within the context of the International Christian Centre. This study aims to fill this gap by conducting in-depth interviews with survivors of Boko Haram's violence and the managers of the Christian Centre to investigate the psychosocial effects of traumatic memories on young women and children. Additionally, it examines the coping mechanisms employed by survivors to deal with these traumatic memories. The study argues for a nuanced understanding of traumatic impacts, drawing on both Freudian psychoanalysis and cultural-specific perspectives. It concludes by proposing a framework that combines elements of Freudian psychoanalysis with Christian reconfigurations of sociocultural contexts, emphasizing attachment to God as a source of resilience for survivors. Through this interdisciplinary approach, the research aims to offer valuable insights into the complexities of trauma and resilience, thereby contributing to the advancement and practical interventions in the field of trauma psychology.

Keywords: Boko Haram, Trauma (“act out”, “work through”), International Christian Centre, Survivors, Resilience (coping abilities/strategies).

EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY OF CHILDHOOD MALTREATMENT ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCES AND CHARACTER STRENGTHS AMONG IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

Adebunmi Oyebisi OYEKOLA, Bukola Deborah OLALEKAN — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study aimed to explore the correlation between childhood maltreatment and the development of social-emotional competence and character strengths among in-school adolescents in Ibadan. A descriptive survey design was employed, and a sample of 350 participants (163 male and 187 female, aged between 12 and 20) was randomly selected from five public secondary schools in Ibadan metropolis. Data were collected using the Social Emotional Competence Questionnaire (SECQ), Childhood Maltreatment Questionnaire (CMQ), and VIA Character Strengths (Youth Version). Descriptive statistics, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC), and Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) were utilized for data analysis. The findings revealed a significant direct causal effect of childhood maltreatment on social-emotional competence (SEC) and character strengths among in-school adolescents in Ibadan metropolis. The recommendations based on these results include promoting parental education to reduce childhood maltreatment and implementing character strengths building interventions in schools to enhance the development of social-emotional competence among adolescents.

Keywords: Childhood Maltreatment, Character Strengths, and Social Emotional Competence.

THE INFLUENCE OF INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEES’ ATTITUDE AMONG NURSES IN OAUTH, OSUN STATE.

S. T. ELEGBEDE, M. GBAJUMO-SHERIFF, A. O. GBADAMOSI, I.O KOLAWOLE , O. OMOTOYE — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study looked at the influence of industrial health and safety on workers' attitudes among nurses in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC). Specifically, the purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of industrial health and safety on employee engagement, employee performance, and job satisfaction among nurses in the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex. A cross-sectional survey was adopted for the study using quantitative approaches to determine industrial health and safety influence on workers' attitudes among nurses in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC). The target population was 809 nurses from OAUTHC. Purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling techniques were used to sample 267 respondents comprising all the units and the nurses from OAUTHC. Data was collected through drop and drop-and-pick questionnaire and analyzed with the aid of descriptive and inferential statistics. Linear regression models and ANOVA were used in determining the significant influence of independent variables on industrial health and safety. The formulated hypotheses were tested. The study found that industrial health and safety significantly influence job satisfaction, employee performance, and employee commitment among nurses in OAUTHC Ile-Ife Osun State. The conclusion from the findings of this study is that industrial health and safety contribute to workers' attitudes when perceived as threatening to their well-being. The frequency of industrial health and safety was observed to be the leading cause of workers' attitudes and low commitment to work, and it affects both the life of the employee and their performance level. The study recommended creating and implementing a policy that sensitizes and allows for good welfare services such as drinking water facilities, toilet facilities, canteen services, and parking spaces in the work environment to improve employees' job satisfaction levels.

Keywords: Industrial Health and Safety, Workers’ Attitude, Employee Performance, Job Satisfaction, Employee Commitment, Nurse.

PERSONALITY FACTORS AND FORGIVENESS AS PREDICTORS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Solomon A. AGU, Martins I. AMADI, James I ANAELE — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study investigated personality factors and forgiveness as predictors of psychological well being among undergraduate students. A total of 284 participants comprising 144 females (51%) and 140 males (49%), within the age range of 19 to 26 years, (M=22.18; SD= 1.79). They were selected making use of simple random sampling techniques, from the population of undergraduate students from the Faculty of Management Sciences (N= 131; 46%) and Faculty of Education (N=153; 54%), Enugu State University of Science and technology (ESUT). A 44-items Big Five Inventory (Costa & McCrae, 1992); 18 items Heartland Forgiveness Scale (Thompson et al., 2005) and 18-item psychological wellbeing scale (Ryff, 1989) were used in the study. Correlational design was adopted while Hierarchical Multiple Regression result revealed that personality factors (Opennes, ? = .57, t = 8.43, at P > .01; Conscientiousness, ? = .39, t = 3.53, at P > .01; Agreeableness, ? = .21, t = 1.90, at P > .05; Neuroticism, ? = -.37, t = -8.01, at P > .01) significantly predicted psychological wellbeing. While Extraversion (? = .08, t = .70, at P < .05) did not significantly predict psychological wellbeing among undergraduate students. Also, forgiveness (self, ? = .26, t = 3.00, at P > .01); others (? = .36, t = 3.80, at P > .01); and situations (? = .37, t = 3.22, at P > .05) significantly predicted psychological wellbeing among undergraduate students. The findings were discussed in view of literature reviewed and recommendations were made.

Keywords: Personality, Forgiveness, Psychological wellbeing, Undergraduate, Students