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Social Support, Self-esteem And Religiosity As Predictors Of Depression Control Among Youths In Nigeria
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1.2 Statement of the problem
Depression is the
condition that has regrettably been on the increase in the sub-Saharan
part of Africa precisely the West African Sub Region. The negative
implication of depression has taken its toll on the nation (Nigeria),
this may be as a result of present harsh economic condition which has
led to death of several people most especially the Nigerian youths who
happen to be the leaders of tomorrow. The constant lack of social
support to ensure their growth and development which precipitates to low
self-esteem has led the youths to diverse crimes in other to survive
which in most cases are not self-sustaining, this leads to depression.
Hence, this study intends to find out how social support, self-esteem
and religiosity can serve as a predictors of depression control among
youths in Nigeria.
1.3 Aim and Objectives of the study
The
major aim of the study is to examine the impact of social support,
self-esteem and religiosity as predictors to depression among youths in
Nigeria.
Other specific objectives of the study include
i. To examine the rate of depression occurrences among youth in Nigeria.
ii. To examine the impact of Social support on depression control among Youths in Nigeria
iii. To examine the impact of Self-Esteem on Depression Control among Youths in Nigeria
vi. To assess the Impact of Religiosity on Depression Control among Youths in Nigeria
1.4 Research Questions
The following research questions will be answered in the course of the study:
i. What is the rate of Depression Control among Youths in Nigeria?
ii. What are the impact of Social support on depression control among Youths in Nigeria?
iii. To what extent can Self-Esteem help in Depression Control among Youths in Nigeria?
iv. What are the impact of Religiosity on Depression Control among Youths in Nigeria?
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The study examined social support, self-esteem and religiosity as predictors of depression control among youths in Nigeria, a case study of babcock university, ilishan-remo, ogun stateThe study employed the survey design and the purposive sampling technique to select 450 students across all faculties. A well-constructed questionnaire, which was adjudged valid and reliable, was used for collection of data from the respondents. The data obtained through the administration of the questionnaires was ... Continue reading---
